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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Korea’s Seo Jungmin pushes the boundaries between traditional and contemporary music with her exceptional skills on the 25-string Gayageum. A member of the renowned Korean music duo, Su:m, and acclaimed internationally for her innovative solo releases, Jungmin makes her...
A titan of American modern dance, the Limón Dance Company performs The Traitor , one of the most significant works of the 1950s that explores betrayal through vibrant movement, lush musicality and haunting images. This iconic work is paired with two Philadelphia premieres...
An indie superstar makes his Penn Live Arts debut! Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of his generation, singer/songwriter and pianist Ben Folds has created an enormous body of work that spans pop albums with Ben Folds Five, solo releases, compositions for...
Called “South Africa’s Mozart” by Nelson Mandela, Cape Town-born icon and 2019 NEA Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim brings his “spell-binding trio” to our stage on the heels of his latest release, 3 . With over 50 wide-ranging albums, this pianist, composer and outspoken chronicler...
Award-winning British vocal ensemble The Gesualdo Six, acclaimed for its flawless intonation, “precision and fluency” ( The Guardian ), makes its Philadelphia debut in a performance of English Renaissance masterpieces spanning 200 years. Encompassing florid medieval-sounding...
Tabla superstar Zakir Hussain is “a fearsome technician but also a whimsical inventor, devoted to exuberant play.” ( The New York Times ) The 2023 Percussionist of the Year winner for both the DownBeat Critics Poll and Jazz Journalist Association, Hussain mesmerizes audiences...
Beloved a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock returns to our stage in celebration of its milestone 50th anniversary. Internationally renowned for a musical landscape blending gospel, R&B, jazz and lively ASL interpretation, this powerhouse ensemble is rooted in uplifting...
A stunning show with a downright smashing title, Canada’s FLIP Fabrique returns with SLAM! , an electric Philadelphia premiere that amplifies the theatrical and exuberant nature of wrestling, taking inspiration from the sport in its many forms from around the world. Known for...
Led by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, “hailed as two of the greatest virtuosos ever to emerge from [Alvin] Ailey” ( The New York Times ), Complexions is known for high-octane movement, an evocative style and a penchant for pushing the boundaries of ballet. This “matchless...
Penn Live Arts opens its 2024-25 season with Pilobolus, showcasing their latest work, re:CREATION, on September 27 and 28. This dynamic collection features a blend of daring experiments and classics that push the boundaries of contemporary dance. With a history of innovative...
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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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Be Here Now Old Academy Players (1/08-1/24) |
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Mamma Mia! Ensemble Arts [Academy Of Music] (9/29-10/04) |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) Forrest Theatre (1/26-1/31) |
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These Shining Lives The Stagecrafters Theater (9/18-10/04) |
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Bristol Riverside Theatre (10/06-10/25) |
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The Enchanted Nutcracker Miller Theater (12/05-12/06) |
