Kimmel Center to Feature Feinstein, Hamlisch, Minnelli, et al. in '10-'11

Kimmel Center President and CEO Anne Ewers and Vice President of Theatrical Presentations and Programming Matthew Wolf announced today the 2010-11 season, which includes five distinct series of performances spanning a wide range of musical genres, key programming instrumental to the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts 2011 (PIFA), along with a new subscription option that provides flexible packaging and payment methods.

The upcoming season of Kimmel Center programming includes 50 performances and runs from October 17, 2010 through June 20, 2011.  The season kicks off with cello virtuoso Yo-Yo Ma, continues with the first-ever collaboration between the Philadelphia Orchestra and Pennsylvania Ballet of Pulcinella Alive, which launches PIFA 2011. As always, the season concludes with the annual Summer Solstice Celebration.  New this year: subscribers now have the option to "Create Your Own" subscription with savings of up to 15 percent off single ticket prices.  Subscriptions to
the Kimmel Center's four series (Great Orchestras, Jazz Up Close, Organ Recitals and Keyboard Conversations) remain available with additional choices from a mosaic of popular entertainment options.  The new flexible payment plan features a three installment option.

To view the full schedule, visit: http://www.kimmelcenter.org.

Kimmel Center, Inc., a charitable, not-for-profit organization, owns, manages, supports and maintains The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which includes Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, Innovation Studio and the Merck Arts Education Center.  Kimmel Center, Inc. also manages the Academy of Music, owned by the Philadelphia Orchestra Association, and the Merriam Theater.  The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Academy of Music serve as home to eight Resident Company performing arts organizations, including The Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, American Theater Arts for Youth, PHILADANCO, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and Peter Nero and the Philly Pops.  Kimmel Center, Inc.s mission also includes arts in education, community outreach and a rich diversity of programming through its Kimmel Center Presents and Broadway Series of performances.

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