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DATES PRODUCTION 11/23/2012 - 11/25/2012 Mummenschanz (2012) 9/22/1986 - 9/22/1986 The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1986) 9/18/1986 - 9/18/1986 Queenie Pie (1986)
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The Crossing to Present 12 World Premieres in CAROLS AFTER A PLAGUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2021
Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing, led by conductor Donald Nally, is continuing its 2021-2022 season with their annual Jeffrey Dinsmore Memorial Concerts, The Crossing @ Christmas.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2021
Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing, led by conductor Donald Nally, is continuing its 2021-2022 season with their annual Jeffrey Dinsmore Memorial Concerts, The Crossing @ Christmas.
The Annenberg Center Concludes Spring 2021 Film Series With CALLE DE LA RESISTENCIA, May 8
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2021
The Annenberg Center concludes its spring 2021 film series with a spotlight on Puerto Rico via the film Calle de la Resistencia, guest curated by Marángeli Mejía-Rabell, director of the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival (PHLAFF).
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2021
The Annenberg Center concludes its spring 2021 film series with a spotlight on Puerto Rico via the film Calle de la Resistencia, guest curated by Marángeli Mejía-Rabell, director of the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival (PHLAFF).
The Annenberg Center Presents Virtual Magic Academy With The Amazing Max
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2021
The Annenberg Center presents some amazing abracadabra action with the Virtual Magic Academy with The Amazing Max, Saturday May 1 at 3 PM. This is a live, interactive event that will occur via Zoom. Visit AnnenbergCenter.org for details.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2021
The Annenberg Center presents some amazing abracadabra action with the Virtual Magic Academy with The Amazing Max, Saturday May 1 at 3 PM. This is a live, interactive event that will occur via Zoom. Visit AnnenbergCenter.org for details.
Immanuel Wilkins Replaces Keyon Harrold for Annenberg Center Livestream Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2021
Acclaimed alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins will perform on April 15 in place of originally scheduled trumpeter Keyon Harrold, who is unable to perform. Those who purchased the Keyon Harrold performance have automatically been given access to the Immanuel Wilkins show instead.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2021
Acclaimed alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins will perform on April 15 in place of originally scheduled trumpeter Keyon Harrold, who is unable to perform. Those who purchased the Keyon Harrold performance have automatically been given access to the Immanuel Wilkins show instead.
The Annenberg Center Announces Spring Film Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2021
The Annenberg Center has announced its spring film series, curated by recently appointed Curator-at-Large for Film Maori Karmael Holmes. The KINOWATT micro-festival in March explores the connections between music, technology and culture.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2021
The Annenberg Center has announced its spring film series, curated by recently appointed Curator-at-Large for Film Maori Karmael Holmes. The KINOWATT micro-festival in March explores the connections between music, technology and culture.
Annenberg Center Presents Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers and World Premiere of THE WIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2020
The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, streamed live from the Harold Prince Theatre, on Thursday, November 19 at 7 PM, in a program of works that features the world premiere of The Wind, performed by Kun-Yang Lin himself.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2020
The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, streamed live from the Harold Prince Theatre, on Thursday, November 19 at 7 PM, in a program of works that features the world premiere of The Wind, performed by Kun-Yang Lin himself.
The Annenberg Center to Present Three Online Events as Part of Penn's Virtual Homecoming Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2020
azz singer Veronica Swift will be streamed live Thursday, November 12 at 7 PM; the film Aviva will be available for streaming beginning on Friday, November 13 at 7 PM; and mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle and lutenist Richard Stone will be livestreamed Sunday, November 15 at 7 PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2020
azz singer Veronica Swift will be streamed live Thursday, November 12 at 7 PM; the film Aviva will be available for streaming beginning on Friday, November 13 at 7 PM; and mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle and lutenist Richard Stone will be livestreamed Sunday, November 15 at 7 PM.
The Crossing to Premiere Michael Gordon's TRAVEL GUIDE TO NICARAGUA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2020
Grammya"?-winning new-music choir The Crossing, led by Donald Nally, gives the world premiere performances of Michael Gordon's Travel Guide to Nicaragua with cellist Maya Beiser in presentations by co-commissioners, the Annenberg Center on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 7:00pm in Philadelphia and Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 7:30pm in New York City. Before the Carnegie Hall performance on March 25, Donald Nally and Michael Gordon will have a 6:30pm pre-concert conversation with John Schaefer, host of WNYC's New Sounds and Soundcheck.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2020
Grammya"?-winning new-music choir The Crossing, led by Donald Nally, gives the world premiere performances of Michael Gordon's Travel Guide to Nicaragua with cellist Maya Beiser in presentations by co-commissioners, the Annenberg Center on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 7:00pm in Philadelphia and Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 7:30pm in New York City. Before the Carnegie Hall performance on March 25, Donald Nally and Michael Gordon will have a 6:30pm pre-concert conversation with John Schaefer, host of WNYC's New Sounds and Soundcheck.
Jesse Cook Adds More Shows To His 'Follow The Road' Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 9, 2019
Jesse Cook-the internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer and producer-has announced his fall tour will extend through January 2020 with the addition of 15 shows including stops in Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, and Orlando, FL, in addition to others. Cook is about to follow the road across America as his now 48-date 'Follow The Road' U.S. tour kicks off tonight in Pittsburgh, PA at the Byham Theatre. The headlining trek will take Cook and his vibrant band across the country with stops in Cleveland, OH, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Denver, CO, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA and Sacramento, CA, among many others. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 9, 2019
Jesse Cook-the internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer and producer-has announced his fall tour will extend through January 2020 with the addition of 15 shows including stops in Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, and Orlando, FL, in addition to others. Cook is about to follow the road across America as his now 48-date 'Follow The Road' U.S. tour kicks off tonight in Pittsburgh, PA at the Byham Theatre. The headlining trek will take Cook and his vibrant band across the country with stops in Cleveland, OH, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Denver, CO, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA and Sacramento, CA, among many others. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Jesse Cook Announces 'Follow The Road' U.S. Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 10, 2019
Jesse Cook—the internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer and producer—has announced fall dates for his “Follow The Road” U.S. tour. Kicking off on October 9 in Pittsburgh, PA at the Byham Theatre, the 33-date headlining trek will take Cook and his vibrant band across the country with stops in New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Denver, CO, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and Sacramento, CA, among many others. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 10, 2019
Jesse Cook—the internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer and producer—has announced fall dates for his “Follow The Road” U.S. tour. Kicking off on October 9 in Pittsburgh, PA at the Byham Theatre, the 33-date headlining trek will take Cook and his vibrant band across the country with stops in New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Denver, CO, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and Sacramento, CA, among many others. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Jessica Lang Dance Announces its Final Season in 2018-19
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018
Jessica Lang Dance (JLD) and Selby Artists Management (SAM) announce today that after the incredible success of the last seven years, Jessica Lang Dance has decided to close on April 30, 2019, which is the end of its 19-city, 2018-19 season. Ms. Lang will continue her creative work as a choreographer, working with companies around the world.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018
Jessica Lang Dance (JLD) and Selby Artists Management (SAM) announce today that after the incredible success of the last seven years, Jessica Lang Dance has decided to close on April 30, 2019, which is the end of its 19-city, 2018-19 season. Ms. Lang will continue her creative work as a choreographer, working with companies around the world.
Annenberg Center Live Presents Jordi Savall And The Routes Of Slavery
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2018
Grammy Award-winning early music interpreter Jordi Savall makes his Philadelphia debut with the acclaimed program, The Routes of Slavery, November 1 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at AnnenbergCenter.org or 215.898.3900.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2018
Grammy Award-winning early music interpreter Jordi Savall makes his Philadelphia debut with the acclaimed program, The Routes of Slavery, November 1 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at AnnenbergCenter.org or 215.898.3900.
Pig Iron Theatre Company to Premiere A PERIOD OF ANIMATE EXISTENCE at Philadelphia Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017
Pig Iron Theatre Company, the internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based organization, has announced that the world premiere of its ambitious, timely production A Period of Animate Existence will take place September 22-24 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania in the 2017 Fringe Festival, co-presented by FringeArts and Annenberg Center Live.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017
Pig Iron Theatre Company, the internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based organization, has announced that the world premiere of its ambitious, timely production A Period of Animate Existence will take place September 22-24 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania in the 2017 Fringe Festival, co-presented by FringeArts and Annenberg Center Live.
Pig Iron Theatre Company to Premiere A PERIOD OF ANIMATE EXISTENCE at Philadelphia Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2017
Pig Iron Theatre Company, the internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based organization, has announced that the world premiere of its ambitious, timely production A Period of Animate Existence will take place September 22-24 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania in the 2017 Fringe Festival, co-presented by FringeArts and Annenberg Center Live.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2017
Pig Iron Theatre Company, the internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based organization, has announced that the world premiere of its ambitious, timely production A Period of Animate Existence will take place September 22-24 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania in the 2017 Fringe Festival, co-presented by FringeArts and Annenberg Center Live.
Annenberg Center Welcomes African Children's Choir Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2015
The African Children's Choir uses music and dance to give survivors of the devastation of war, famine, and disease a new lease on life and new hope. Tonight, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. these inspirational youngsters take center stage at Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre for an uplifting evening of children's songs, traditional spirituals and contemporary tunes. Tickets cost $20-$60 and are available online at www.annenbergcenter.org or by phone at 215.898.3900. The Annenberg Center is located at 3680 Walnut Street.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2015
The African Children's Choir uses music and dance to give survivors of the devastation of war, famine, and disease a new lease on life and new hope. Tonight, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. these inspirational youngsters take center stage at Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre for an uplifting evening of children's songs, traditional spirituals and contemporary tunes. Tickets cost $20-$60 and are available online at www.annenbergcenter.org or by phone at 215.898.3900. The Annenberg Center is located at 3680 Walnut Street.
Annenberg Center to Welcome African Children's Choir, 3/27
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2015
The African Children's Choir uses music and dance to give survivors of the devastation of war, famine, and disease a new lease on life and new hope. On Friday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. these inspirational youngsters take center stage at Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre for an uplifting evening of children's songs, traditional spirituals and contemporary tunes. Tickets cost $20-$60 and are available online at www.annenbergcenter.org or by phone at 215.898.3900. The Annenberg Center is located at 3680 Walnut Street.
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2015
The African Children's Choir uses music and dance to give survivors of the devastation of war, famine, and disease a new lease on life and new hope. On Friday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. these inspirational youngsters take center stage at Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre for an uplifting evening of children's songs, traditional spirituals and contemporary tunes. Tickets cost $20-$60 and are available online at www.annenbergcenter.org or by phone at 215.898.3900. The Annenberg Center is located at 3680 Walnut Street.
2011 Philadelphia Live Arts Festival Line-up Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 31, 2011
From September 2 - 17, the annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival will celebrate its 15th Festival year with 16-days of nonstop groundbreaking performances and wild creativity.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 31, 2011
From September 2 - 17, the annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival will celebrate its 15th Festival year with 16-days of nonstop groundbreaking performances and wild creativity.
2011 Philadelphia Live Arts Festival Line-up Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2011
From September 2 - 17, the annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival will celebrate its 15th Festival year with 16-days of nonstop groundbreaking performances and wild creativity.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2011
From September 2 - 17, the annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival will celebrate its 15th Festival year with 16-days of nonstop groundbreaking performances and wild creativity.
Tectonic Theatre Project Presents LARAMIE PROJECT, 11/11-13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2010
The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Tectonic Theater Project's groundbreaking play The Laramie Project and the new companion piece The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, November 11-13, 2010. Now more relevant than ever, these two plays explore the impact that the murder of Matthew Shephard (12 years ago this month) had not only on the town of Laramie, Wyoming but also on our nation, and how the effect of that impact continues to be felt today. According to the Boston Herald, 'Tectonic's production of The Laramie Project and Ten Years Later is a rare wonder indeed. This is theater that's more than just powerful; it's elemental.' Performances take place in the Zellerbach Theatre and are part of a limited seven city national tour by Tectonic Theater Project. For tickets or for more information, please visit AnnenbergCenter.org or call 215.898.3900. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Annenberg Center Box Office.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2010
The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Tectonic Theater Project's groundbreaking play The Laramie Project and the new companion piece The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, November 11-13, 2010. Now more relevant than ever, these two plays explore the impact that the murder of Matthew Shephard (12 years ago this month) had not only on the town of Laramie, Wyoming but also on our nation, and how the effect of that impact continues to be felt today. According to the Boston Herald, 'Tectonic's production of The Laramie Project and Ten Years Later is a rare wonder indeed. This is theater that's more than just powerful; it's elemental.' Performances take place in the Zellerbach Theatre and are part of a limited seven city national tour by Tectonic Theater Project. For tickets or for more information, please visit AnnenbergCenter.org or call 215.898.3900. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Annenberg Center Box Office.
Tectonic Theatre Project Presents LARAMIE PROJECT, 11/11-13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2010
The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Tectonic Theater Project's groundbreaking play The Laramie Project and the new companion piece The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, November 11-13, 2010. Now more relevant than ever, these two plays explore the impact that the murder of Matthew Shephard (12 years ago this month) had not only on the town of Laramie, Wyoming but also on our nation, and how the effect of that impact continues to be felt today. According to the Boston Herald, 'Tectonic's production of The Laramie Project and Ten Years Later is a rare wonder indeed. This is theater that's more than just powerful; it's elemental.' Performances take place in the Zellerbach Theatre and are part of a limited seven city national tour by Tectonic Theater Project. For tickets or for more information, please visit AnnenbergCenter.org or call 215.898.3900. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Annenberg Center Box Office.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2010
The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Tectonic Theater Project's groundbreaking play The Laramie Project and the new companion piece The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, November 11-13, 2010. Now more relevant than ever, these two plays explore the impact that the murder of Matthew Shephard (12 years ago this month) had not only on the town of Laramie, Wyoming but also on our nation, and how the effect of that impact continues to be felt today. According to the Boston Herald, 'Tectonic's production of The Laramie Project and Ten Years Later is a rare wonder indeed. This is theater that's more than just powerful; it's elemental.' Performances take place in the Zellerbach Theatre and are part of a limited seven city national tour by Tectonic Theater Project. For tickets or for more information, please visit AnnenbergCenter.org or call 215.898.3900. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Annenberg Center Box Office.
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