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
MOMIX: Alice (12/12/25-12/14/25)
Irish Christmas In America (12/19/25-12/19/25)
Dance Theatre of Harlem (1/16/26-1/18/26)
Alcoléa & cie: Right in the Eye (1/23/26-1/23/26)
Isaiah Collier & Keyon Harrold (1/24/26-1/24/26)
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.
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)
Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace (10/4/25-10/4/25)
Branford Marsalis Quartet (9/28/25-9/28/25)
Bria Skonberg: Jingle Bell Swing (12/8/24-12/8/24)
Videos
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Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet
Keswick Theatre (12/2 - 1/2) | |
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Penn Live Arts (4/11 - 4/11) | |
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Arden Children’s Theatre Presents: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
The Arden Theatre Company (4/8 - 5/31) | |
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Donner and Blitzen Holiday Edition
The Proscenium at The Drake (12/10 - 1/4) | |
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The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women
Temple Theaters (2/19 - 2/23) | |
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Arden Theatre Company Presents: The Mountaintop
The Arden Theatre Company (10/30 - 12/14) | |
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Danielle Schwartz ♦ Renowned Psychic Medium
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (12/14 - 12/14) | |
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Tyshawn Sorey: Members, Don't Git Weary
Zellerbach Theatre (2/6 - 2/6) | |
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