The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, regarded as one of the greatest folkloric dance ensembles in the world, makes their debut at the KimMel Center tonight, November 3 at 3 p.m.in Verizon Hall.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Philadelphia as part of the BROADWAY PHILADELPHIA season presented by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Shubert Organization. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Academy of Music for November 26 through December 1. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com. The official press opening is Tuesday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m.
What is Jazz? Steeped in the American heritage, this original art form has seized artists' imaginations through the years. Locally, jazz legends have passed through Philadelphia's storied history of jazz clubs and smoky bars to perform this great American art form since its birth. Today, the genre continues as a reincarnation of a legendary past and a creative canvas for young and established artists to take it into daring, uncharted territories.
Pace University presents EDITH performed by Jil Aigrot, the voice of Edith Piaf in the Award-winning film La Vie en Rose. Remembering the 50th anniversary of the passing of Piaf, the concert is set for today, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia's second concert of the 2013-2014 season features famed conductor James Judd and world-renowned classical guitarist Pablo Sainz Villegas taking the stage in the Perelman Theater. Set between Elgar's popular Serenade and the melodic Swiss Symphony by Mendelssohn, Villa-Lobos' Concerto for Guitar and Small Orchestra brings a delightful Euro-Latin flavor to the program.
ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play the Academy of Music for a limited engagement from tonight, October 29- Sunday, November 10. The press opening is tonight, October 29 at 8 p.m.
HANDS ACROSS VERONICA, a biting comedy about women and their relationships to men, food and their bodies by Philadelphia playwright, Gin Hobbs, will have a newly staged production, November 6 - 30, 2013 at Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia PA. Ticket prices are $20.00 and can be purchased through the Walking Fish website
Tickets are now on sale for the Philadelphia engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre on December 11 through January 5, part of the new BROADWAY PHILADELPHIA season presented collaboratively by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Shubert Organization. The official press opening is Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for the national tour of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history. America's favorite foursome - Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel - are live on stage and in color for the very first time! The National Tour of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE is part of BROADWAY PHILADELPHIA, presented by the Kimmel Center and the Shubert Organization. The press opening is Thurs. Dec. 26 at 8 p.m.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ On November 2, 2013, MSC Divina sets sail to her new year-round home in the Caribbean, bringing along some of the best of the region to share with guests onboard. Born in the Mediterranean and drawing inspiration from its roots, MSCCruises continues to capture the essence of a Mediterranean way of life with a series of exclusive partnerships nowon board MSC Divina.
On Saturday, November 23 2013, Pace Presents THE BLACK ROCK COALITION ORCHESTRA'S Deep Roots of Rock and Roll with TOSHI REAGON (Musical and Design Director), featuring COREY GLOVER, CARL HANCOCK RUX, CHOCOLATE GENIUS, NONA HENDRYX, TAMAR-KALI and more. Curated by LiveSounds.org at The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts. Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7:30pm. Tickets: $35.
FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will perform at the Acacdemy of Music on Nov. 19 - 24 as part of the new BROADWAY PHILADELPHIA season presented collaboratively by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Shubert Organization. The official press opening is Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The official press opening is Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Kimmel Center hosts a Master Class with mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile of The Punch Brothers. The workshop provides 25+ students of Philadelphia area schools the opportunity to learn alongside 2012 MacArthur Fellowship 'Genius' award winner Chris Thile. The master class is set for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23, 5pm-6pm in the Innovation Studio at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.
Torn Ranch, a leading manufacturer and purveyor of gourmet specialty foods, is excited to introduce Dark Chocolate Covered Figs and their Limited Edition Holiday Caramels to their line of sweet and savory snacks already available online and at gourmet and specialty retail stores.
Grammy-nominated mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton, one of the greatest operatic artists of this generation, will kick off Pace's concert series VOCE AT PACE: Rising Opera Stars. At age 32, Ms. Barton has already gained international attention since winning the 2013 Cardiff Singer of the World competition and Cardiff Singer of the World Song Prize, in addition to a slew of other honors and prizes.
The J.M. Smucker Company, makers of Dunkin' Donuts packaged coffee, is bringing the flavors of everyone's favorite bake shop treats to the grocery store coffee aisle! Whether a mid-morning treat or an afternoon pick-me-up, new Dunkin' Donuts Bakery Series Coffees offer bakery shop flavors that can be made right at home.
Pace University presents EDITH performed by Jil Aigrot, the voice of Edith Piaf in the Award-winning film La Vie en Rose. Remembering the 50th anniversary of the passing of Piaf, the concert is set for Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos returns to Philadelphia October 17 for a two-week residency with The Philadelphia Orchestra that includes his 150th performance with the ensemble in the city on October 24.
After a decade of touring, song writing, storytelling, and evolution, Citizen Cope presents an evening of solo, acoustic work in Philadelphia at the Merriam Theater tonight, October 18 at 8 p.m. A self-realized musical, poetic and production entity over past nine years, Citizen Cope has released four albums-Rain Water, Every Waking Moment, and The Clarence Greenwood Recordings, to name a few- each of remarkable depth and distinction that paints an auditory American landscape in which despair wars with hope and hope, tied to love, is elusive.
92Y presents an evening with the creative team behind the new Broadway musical Big Fish, onSunday, November 24 at 7:30 pm. John August (screenwriter and book of the musical); Kate Baldwin (lead actress); Bruce Cohen(film and Broadway producer); Dan Jinks (film and Broadway producer); Andrew Lippa (music and lyrics); Bobby Steggert (lead actor); Susan Stroman (Broadway director and choreographer) and Daniel Wallace (novelist) discuss the production's journey from novel to film to stage, with performances from the Broadway musical Big Fish by Baldwin and Steggert.
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