In a highly anticipated Philadelphia debut, international dance star Aakash Odedra performs Songs of the Bulbul, a full-length work inspired by the ancient Sufi myth of a bulbul, or nightingale, held in captivity that sings a final, heartbreaking tune before perishing from despair. Serving as a haunting metaphor for the fleeting nature of dance and life itself, “Odedra perfects the art of dramatic storytelling with such sensual emotion and flowing, freespirited, balletic grace.” (Edinburgh Guide) Winner of the prestigious Best Show of the Edinburgh International Festival and celebrated with an array of five-star reviews abroad, this physically ambitious solo is rooted in the rich traditions of Sufi music, poetry and movement. “A work of exquisite beauty and sadness,” this “is the kind of theatrical moment that stays with you forever.” (The Scotsman) “His dancing combines classical rigour with a mercurial, adventurous lightness” - The Guardian
“Memorable? Beyond words, yes - absolutely.” - The Herald
Loudon Wainwright III & Chris Smither: WXPN Welcomes (2/1/26-2/1/26)
Tyshawn Sorey: Members, Don't Git Weary (2/6/26-2/6/26)
Cirque Mechanics (2/14/26-2/14/26)
Compagnie Virginie Brunelle: Fables (2/20/26-2/21/26)
Naturally 7 (3/6/26-3/6/26)
Kayhan Kalhor (3/8/26-3/8/26)
Alarm Will Sound with Bora Yoon: American Stories (3/13/26-3/13/26)
The Peking Acrobats (3/15/26-3/15/26)
Rennie Harris Puremovement: Losing My Religion (3/19/26-3/21/26)
Zellerbach Theatre is at 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Isaiah Collier & Keyon Harrold (1/24/26-1/24/26)
Alcoléa & cie: Right in the Eye (1/23/26-1/23/26)
Dance Theatre of Harlem (1/16/26-1/18/26)
Irish Christmas In America (12/19/25-12/19/25)
MOMIX: Alice (12/12/25-12/14/25)
Dianne Reeves: Christmas Time is Here (12/7/25-12/7/25)
DakhaBrakha (11/16/25-11/16/25)
Ephrat Asherie Dance with Arturo O'Farrill: Shadow Cities (11/14/25-11/15/25)
Choir! Choir! Choir! - Hallelujah: An Epic Anthems Sing-Along (11/8/25-11/8/25)
Cécile McLorin Salvant (11/2/25-11/2/25)
Videos
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Magic Show at Camelback Resort: Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic | Feb 15, 2026
Valley View Showroom (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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The Moth Storyslam: I Got It From My Mama
Punch Line Philly (5/12 - 5/12) | |
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The Crossing: Grammy-Award Winning Chamber Choir Conducted by Donald Nally
Derry Presbyterian Church (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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International Women's Day Showcase
Equilibrium Dance Academy (3/7 - 3/7) | |
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Technicolor: Inspired by Justin Timberlake
Equilibrium Dance Academy (3/28 - 3/28) | |
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Play: Murder on the Orient Express
Milford Theater (10/30 - 11/8) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Philadelphia (2/28 - 2/28) | |
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