Mannheim Steamroller
by Chip Davis
Sat, Nov 14 | 2pm & 8pm | Academy of Music
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Get an early start on your “holiday mood” when Mannheim Steamroller brings their Christmas tour to the Academy of Music. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the “18th century rock band” that has become one of the most popular and best-selling acts in the last 30 years.
Nov 24 - Dec 6 | Academy of Music
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The classic holiday tradition WHITE CHRISTMAS has come to the stage at last, as a brand new Irving Berlin musical opening at the Academy of Music this November. Brimming with such Berlin hits as ‘Blue Skies,’ ‘How Deep is the Ocean?’ and of course the unforgettable title song, Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!
Fri, Dec 4 | 7pm | verizon Hall
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Kick off the holiday season with the return of the cherubvoiced ensemble that has been captivating audiences for more than 500 years! Heartwarming sound, youthful artistry, and centuries of history will make this a cherished tradition of your own.
George Balanchine's
The Nutcracker
Dec 12 - 31 | Academy of Music
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“This dressed-up Nutcracker dazzles.” —Philadelphia Inquirer
Returning home from The Kennedy Center in time for the holidays, Pennsylvania Ballet delights the whole family with a magical Christmas Eve gift and a journey through the snow to the Land of the Sweets where holiday dreams are made.
Presented by PNC Arts Alive.
World of Jewtopia
Dec 24 - 27 | Perelman Theater
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World of JEWTOPIA comes to Philadelphia before it opens on BROADWAY in 2010. Starring Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson who created and starred in JEWTOPIA, the longest running comedy in Off-Broadway history, World of JEWTOPIA combines scenes from JEWTOPIA, their best-selling book, stand-up comedy, multimedia, audience participation and projected images for what has been hailed by critics all across the country.
FREE Holiday Events!
TubaChristmas
Sat, Dec 19 | 12pm | Commonwealth Plaza
Toot your own horn at the eighth annual TubaChristmas Celebration in the Kimmel Center's Commonwealth Plaza, as part of the Free at the Kimmel series. The holidays come to life as more than 100 regional tuba, sousaphone and euphonium players join together to perform holiday classics free to the public and for all ages.
New Years Day
Fri, Jan 1 | 11am | Commonwealth Plaza
As the Mummers strut down Broad Street, take a break from the cold and ring in the new year with the Kimmel Center! See free festive performances, make your mark on our Resolution Wall, take advantage of $20.10 ticket offers, and enjoy a slice of cake for all those January 1st birthdays. Start 2010 with free fun for the whole family.
Don’t forget, Cadence Restaurant offers brunch with a great view of the parade! For reservations call
