The stunning Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs in Philadelphia for the very first time. Praised for “gripping, urgently beautiful choreography” by “one of the few bona fide visionaries in the ballet world” ( San Francisco Chronicle ), the company’s program includes Ode to Alice...
As the group Straight No Chaser sings, 'Five hundred twenty five thousand choirs have sung this... thanks to the writer, we all leave sad.' Without detail - yes, true. Jonathan Larson died before opening night of his own show about death and dying and drugs and rent strikes, leaving a show that fe…
The forests of Scotland in the lush foliage of Longwood Gardens is the best possible set…
Blurb: Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved South Pacific sails into Bucks County Playhouse with soaring performances, standout choreography, and a Broadway-caliber cast led by Ryan Silverman, Alexandra Socha, Ann Sanders, and Mike Schwitter. Director Denis Jones delivers a vibrant revival that proves …
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…
Tony nominee Elizabeth Davis takes on Liz Taylor’s role as Maggie the Cat and proves to have her own claws…
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…
Philadelphia Ballet's Holiday Staple The Nutcracker Returns to the Academy of Music in Center City Through New Year's Eve.…
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Rennie Harris, “the most brilliant hip-hop choreographer in America” ( The New Yorke r) and our 24/25 season artist-in-residence , returns with the world premiere of a commissioned work, American Street Dancer , honoring the impact of street dance on the arts world. From the...
Co-presented with World Cafe Live Called a wunderkind by blues legend Taj Mahal, Grammy®-nominated guitarist and singer Jontavious Willis makes his Penn Live Arts debut. Performing music from West Georgia Blues , his new album and a testament to his love of songwriting, Willis’...
With “a wonderfully full yet transparent sound” and “expressive detail that [is] wholly absorbing,” ( Gramophone ) Belgium’s Ricercar Consort performs in Philadelphia for the very first time. The ensemble is known for its profound and rigorous exploration of Baroque repertoire...
“An intimidatingly strong guitar player,” Rafiq Bhatia is “one of the most intriguing figures in music today." Making his Penn Live Arts debut alongside pianist Chris Pattishall, Bhatia marries emotional intensity with musical virtuosity in his embrace of jazz, rock, electronica...
With an “exciting, seemingly improbable fusion of hip hop, ballet and modern dance,” ( Los Angeles Times ) RUBBERBAND performs its new work, Reckless Underdog , a dazzling, three-act masterpiece. Ranging in choreographic style, scenography and music, each part establishes its...
“Arguably the most successful Black theatre group in the world,” ( American Theatre ) the Negro Ensemble Company performs a new production of Douglas Turner Ward’s Day of Absence , marking the 60th anniversary of when the group premiered the work off-Broadway. Described as a...
Hailed as “the greatest blues singer of her generation” ( The Washington Post ) and “a powerhouse vocalist,” ( Rolling Stone ) Shemekia Copeland makes her Penn Live Arts debut with incomparable vocals, hard-hitting musical truths and pure star power. This award-winning blues and...
Conceived by Monique Martin Journey through time and space to explore themes of freedom and survival in the early Black American experience. Named in tribute to Harriet Tubman (whose childhood nickname was Minty), this world premiere co-commission is a raucous, playful...
Renowned early music artist Benjamin Bagby returns on the heels of his sold-out performance of Beowulf back in 2023. Joined by Sequentia, one of the world’s most respected and innovative ensembles for medieval music, Bagby brings to life Hartmann von Aue’s Gregorius – The Holy...
Making their Philadelphia debut, Mali Obomsawin is a bassist and singer/songwriter from Odanak First Nation. Infused with American roots, indie rock and jazz, Obomsawin’s internationally acclaimed album, Sweet Tooth , was named in “best of 2023” lists by Grammy.com, The Guardian...
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Brian Henson's Puppet Up! Ensemble Arts Philly - Miller Theatre (9/29-9/29) |
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Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary The Keswick Theatre (9/25-9/25) |
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THE WIZ Appell Center for the Performing Arts (10/21-10/21) |
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The Vampire Circus Keswick Theatre (10/10-10/10) |
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Ghostbusters In Concert Keswick Theatre (10/19-10/19) |
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The Untitled Court Show Asian Arts Initiative Black Box Theatre (9/11-9/27) |
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These Shining Lives The Stagecrafters Theater (9/18-10/04) |
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An American Christmas Songbook Bristol Riverside Theatre (12/15-12/22) |
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Echoes of Renewal Performance Garage (9/27-9/27) |
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Walnut Street Theatre''s COME FROM AWAY The Musical Walnut Street Theatre (4/13-5/30) |
