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Academy of Music

240 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19102
Philadelphia , PA 19104



Previews: PHILADELPHIA BALLET'S 7TH ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL at Red Rose Farm


by Scott Serio - May 29, 2026

In what has become a much-anticipated event to close each season, the Philadelphia Ballet returned to Board Chairman David F. Hoffman’s lovely Red Rose Farm for the seventh time in a celebration of dance and volunteers, and a chance for benefactors to enjoy fabulous dance in a pastoral setting and...

Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF sizzles at Bucks County Playhouse


by Marakay Rogers - May 03, 2026

Tony nominee Elizabeth Davis takes on Liz Taylor’s role as Maggie the Cat and proves to have her own claws...

Review: EVERYTHING I KNOW: MANDY GONZALEZ SINGS LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA at Marian Anderson Hall


by Sebastian Cherry - April 30, 2026

I knew Mandy Gonzalez could sing, even belt, but I was unprepared for the power house she truly is. Mixing elements from her own life, insight on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s background and his influences, the Philly Pops with conductor Chris Dragon, special guest José Mendez, humour, great music, and am...

Review: Philadelphia Ballet's Holiday Staple The Nutcracker Returns to the Academy of Music


by Scott Serio - December 07, 2025

Philadelphia Ballet's Holiday Staple The Nutcracker Returns to the Academy of Music in Center City Through New Year's Eve....

Past Shows

Sleepers Awake

Sleepers Awake

Apr 22 – Apr 26, 2026

Sleepers AwakeWorld PremiereAn opera by Gregory SpearsInspired by the writings of Robert Walser and othersDirected by Jenny KoonsPerformed in English with English supertitlesIn this opera,...

Complications in Sue

Complications in Sue

Feb 4 – Feb 8, 2026

Complications in SueWorld PremiereLibretto by Michael R. Jacksonbased on an idea by Justin Vivian BondMusic by Andy Akiho, Alistair Coleman, Nathalie Joachim, Missy Mazzoli, Nico...

Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker

Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker

Dec 5 – Dec 31, 2025

As one of the premier ballet companies in the country, Philadelphia Ballet (formerly known as Pennsylvania Ballet) has been bringing quality ballet shows for nearly...

Il viaggio a Reims

Il viaggio a Reims

Sep 19 – Sep 28, 2025

Il viaggio a ReimsCompany PremiereMusic by Gioachino RossiniLibretto by Luigi BalocchiPerformed in Italian with English supertitlesExactly 200 years ago, Rossini dared to celebrate the coronation...

MJ the Musical

MJ the Musical

Jan 8 – Jan 19, 2025

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Philadelphia in MJ, the multiple Tony...

The Listeners

The Listeners

Sep 25 – Sep 29, 2024

A psychological thriller from composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek about social rejection, suburban loneliness, and the seductive power of cults and charismatic leaders.

Madame Butterfly

Madame Butterfly

Apr 26 – May 5, 2024

Fri, Apr 26 8:00 p.m.Sun, Apr 28 2:00 p.m.Fri, May 3 8:00 p.m.Sun, May 5 2:00 p.m.Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes including one 20-minute...

Simon Boccanegra

Simon Boccanegra

Sep 22 – Oct 1, 2023

Fri, Sep 22 8:00pmSun, Sep 24 2:00pmFri, Sep 28 8:00pmSun, Oct 1 2:00pmApproximately 3 hours including one 20-minute intermissionNew ProductionMusic by Giuseppe VerdiLibretto by Francesco...

Come From Away

Come From Away

Feb 7 – Feb 12, 2023

This New York Times Critics Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in...

Jagged Little Pill

Jagged Little Pill

Jan 3 – Jan 15, 2023

Joy, rage, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE: everything weve been waiting to see on a Broadway stage is back, in this exhilarating, fearless new...

Tina- The Tina Turner Muscial

Tina- The Tina Turner Muscial

Nov 22 – Dec 4, 2022

This new musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to...

Les Miserables

Les Miserables

Nov 2 – Nov 13, 2022

Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schnbergs Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misrables. This brilliant new staging has taken the world by...

Otello

Otello

Sep 23 – Oct 2, 2022

Rossini's rarely performed version of Shakespeare's tragedy comes to Opera Philadelphia for the first time in a critically acclaimed production by Spanish director Emilio Sagi...

Videos


Seussical in Philadelphia Seussical
Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance (6/12-6/27) PHOTOS
Forever Simon & Garfunkel in Philadelphia Forever Simon & Garfunkel
Bristol Riverside Theatre (5/12-5/16)
Matt Donnelly ♦ The Mind Noodler - June 26th & 27th 2026 - 8PM in Philadelphia Matt Donnelly ♦ The Mind Noodler - June 26th & 27th 2026 - 8PM
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (6/26-6/27)
Magic Show - Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic | Camelback Resort, June 2026 in Philadelphia Magic Show - Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic | Camelback Resort, June 2026
309 Resort Dr (6/28-6/28)
Magic Show - Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic | Camelback Resort, July 2026 in Philadelphia Magic Show - Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic | Camelback Resort, July 2026
309 Resort Dr (7/18-7/18)
The Buccaneer Classic - A Drum and Bugle Corps Competition in Philadelphia The Buccaneer Classic - A Drum and Bugle Corps Competition
Georgelis Law Firm Stadium (7/18-7/18)
Lethan Candlish: Who Am I, Again? in Philadelphia Lethan Candlish: Who Am I, Again?
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (8/15-8/15)
August Wilson's Fences in Philadelphia August Wilson's Fences
Bristol Riverside Theatre (6/01-6/20)
Liberation in Philadelphia Liberation
Philadelphia Theatre Company (10/09-10/25)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Philadelphia The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Philadelphia (8/08-8/08)