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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Ave Maria by Academy Concerts
First United Methodist of Greensburg (12/17 - 12/17) | |
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The Nursery by Clifford Odets
The Sam Theater at The Flea (9/24 - 9/24) | |
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Much Ado About Nothing
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (12/20 - 12/21) | |
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Donner and Blitzen Holiday Edition
The Proscenium at The Drake (12/10 - 1/4) | |
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Gino Mozzarella ♦ The Godfather of Magic
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (2/6 - 2/7) | |
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Paul Taylor Dance Company
Penn Live Arts (4/17 - 4/18) | |
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Finding a theatrical stage play writer. By Lisa Montalto
Dixon Place (9/24 - 9/24) | ||
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