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Critically Acclaimed, Sold-Out Broadway Engagement of THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM To Play Academy of Music, Philadelphia, June 5- 6, 8, 2013MAY 9, 2013
HARRY CONNICK, JR. to Perform in Verizon Hall in Support of New Release Every Man Should Know, June 25
APRIL 30, 2013
PATTY GRIFFIN Celebrates Seventh Album Release American Kid with Kimmel Center Performance on June 6
APRIL 30, 2013
¡VOZ! Congreso Continues with Latino in America with Soledad O’Brien, May 4
APRIL 30, 2013
Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Takes Broad Street by Storm with STREET FAIR, April 27
APRIL 19, 2013
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and The Shubert Organization Announce 2013-2014 New Broadway Philadelphia Season
APRIL 16, 2013
Diana Krall Announces Additional U.S. Dates for Her 'Glad Rag Doll World Tour'
APRIL 10, 2013
2013 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Flourishes with Performances of Music, Dance and Theater
APRIL 3, 2013
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Greenlights New Partnership with Greater Philadelphia Film Office for Cinematic Installment in Perelman Theater
MARCH 20, 2013
"CAN'T MISS" Line-Up, Including Legendary Tapper SAVION GLOVER, Packs Opening Weekend for 2013 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts
MARCH 15, 2013
Local Partners Present Feast of Performances Across the City for the 2013 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts
MARCH 15, 2013
Rufus Wainwright Added to Star Powered Line-up of PIFA 2013 Joining Tap Dance Phenom Savion Glover, Robert Glasper, DJ Dan Deacon and Danilo Perez, Among Others
MARCH 13, 2013
Kimmel Center Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Flautist Sir James Galway “Legacy Tour” Performance in Philadelphia, March 19th
MARCH 12, 2013
Japan’s KODO Drummers Bring One Earth Tour 2013: Legend to Philadelphia, March 25
MARCH 12, 2013
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell with Richard Thompson Electric Trio to Perform Works from New Album Release, Old Yellow Moon, at Academy of Music, March 26
MARCH 4, 2013
Jillian Michaels’ Maximize Your Life 2013 Tour Makes Philadelphia Stop at Academy of Music, May 3
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Travel Through Time in the Kimmel Center Plaza During Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts with PIFA 2013 TIME MACHINE and FREE Entertainment, March 28-April 27
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A New Musical Comedy, Makes Its Philadelphia Premiere at the Academy of Music, March 19-24
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
BLUE MAN GROUP First- Ever Theatrical Tour Returns to Merriam Theater in Philadelphia, March 5-10
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
World Renowned Vocal Ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock Performs with a Jazz Trio in Merriam Theater, Celebrating Musical Influences with New CD Release, February 28
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Featuring Edie Brickell Add Philadelphia Stop to North American Tour with Verizon Hall Performance June 27
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts 2013 Adds Local, National and International Artists to Line-Up with Tickets Now on Sale, Jan. 23
JANUARY 23, 2013
Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical Comes to The Academy of Music, Feb.26-Mar. 3
JANUARY 23, 2013
Monterey Jazz Festival 55th Anniversary Tour with Philly Native Christian McBride at the Merriam Theater, Feb. 2
JANUARY 11, 2013
Radio Personality Jerry Blavat Returns to the Kimmel Center with The Divas of All Time Program, Jan. 26
JANUARY 10, 2013
Internationally Renowned Organist Isabelle Demers Kicks Off Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Series, Jan. 19
JANUARY 10, 2013
National Tour of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT Makes Philadelphia Premiere at Merriam Theater, Feb. 12-17
JANUARY 10, 2013
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performs Company Premiere of Strange Humors with New Artistic Director Robert Battle, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1
JANUARY 8, 2013
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Flies Into Philadelphia Jan. 15 at Academy of Music for Limited Engagement
JANUARY 3, 2013
The Kimmel Center Rings in the New Year with 2013 NEW YEAR’S DAY CELEBRATION!
DECEMBER 21, 2012
Cirque Éloize iD Makes Philadelphia Premiere For Holiday Engagement at Merriam Theater Opening Dec. 26
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Kimmel Center Celebrates the Holidays w. FREE Tuba Christmas Concerts, Dec. 16; and New Year’s Day Celebration, Jan. 1
DECEMBER 7, 2012
Mike Tyson’s One-Man Show to Hit the Road on National Tour with Philadelphia Stop, May 2
DECEMBER 6, 2012
Les Misérables Returns to Philadelphia at the Academy of Music, Jan. 2 – 13
DECEMBER 5, 2012
Four Time Tony Award Nominated Musical JEKYLL & HYDE Making Philadelphia Premiere for the Holidays, Dec. 26-30
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts launches new text-to-give campaign as part of #GivingTuesday
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
PHILADANCO Performs An Evening of Exciting Works…BACK TO BLACK with Philadelphia Premiere of Matthew Rushing’s Moan, Dec. 7-9
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
Gustavo Dudamel Leads Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in Verizon Hall Debut, Dec. 5
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
Lewis Black Brings His "Running on Empty" Tour to Philadelphia, Feb. 22
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Bryan Adams Performs Solo-Acoustic Exclusive Engagement at the Merriam Theater, Jan. 25
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
Kimmel Center Creative Music Program for Jazz Announces Monthly Meet the Masters Series with Legendary Saxophonist Gary Thomas and Trumpeter Ralph Alessi Leading Student Workshops, Nov. – Dec.
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Million Dollar Quartet’s National Tour Makes Its Philadelphia Premiere at the Forrest Theatre, Dec. 11 – 16
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Buddy Valastro Live: The Cake Boss Homemade for the Holidays Tour Arrives in Philadelphia November 27
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Kimmel Center Partners with Temple University on PNC Grow Up Great Child-Friendly FREE Jazz Programming, Nov. to Feb.
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Monthly FREE Sittin' In Jam Session Series Continues November - December at Kimmel Center!
OCTOBER 22, 2012
Chick Corea & Gary Burton Bring Their Hot House Tour to Philadelphia Featuring the Harlem String Quartet, Nov. 9
OCTOBER 12, 2012
hitRECord On the Road with Joseph Gordon-Levitt Arrives in Philadelphia, Nov. 19
OCTOBER 2, 2012
Under the Streetlamp Embarks on National 32-city Tour with Philadelphia Performance on October 24
OCTOBER 1, 2012
War Horse Will Gallop Into Philadelphia at Academy of Music, Nov. 20 - Dec. 2
OCTOBER 1, 2012
Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts 2013 Announces 50+ Partner Performances in Return of Festival
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Monthly FREE Sittin' In Jam Session Series Returns to Kimmel Center!
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Legendary Folk Singer Songwriter John Prine Returns to Philadelphia with Special Guest Sarah Jarosz, Nov. 16
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Comedian Legend Jackie Mason Provides Exclusive Philadelphia Performance, Nov. 10
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Kimmel Center Completes Dorrance H. Hamilton Rooftop Garden Renovation Now Open to the Public for Tours and Special Events
AUGUST 31, 2012
Hannibal Lokumbe’s World Premiere of Can You Hear God Crying? Kicks Off Kimmel Center Presents’ 2012-13 Program Offerings
AUGUST 24, 2012
Drumline Live Kicks Off U.S. Tour of American Marching Band Experience in Philadelphia, Oct. 17-18
JULY 31, 2012
Brandi Carlile Makes Merriam Theater Debut in Philadelphia with Special Guest Blitzen Trapper, Oct. 26
JULY 31, 2012
Singer Melody Gardot Announces Highly Anticipated U.S. Concert Tour with Philadelphia Performance, September 29
JULY 30, 2012
Tony Award-Winning Composer Jason Robert Brown Leads Broadway Dreams Summer Performing Arts Intensive at the Kimmel Center, July 30-Aug. 5
JULY 20, 2012
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Receives $2.5 Million from the William Penn Foundation for General Operating Support
JULY 12, 2012
Singer-Songwriter Conor Oberst Adds Philadelphia Solo Tour Date November 18
JUNE 21, 2012
Buddy Valastro Live: The Cake Boss Homemade for the Holidays Tour Arrives in Philadelphia November 27
JUNE 12, 2012
Shaquille O’Neal All Star Comedy Jam Tour 2012 Arrives in Philadelphia Nov. 17
JUNE 4, 2012
Single Tickets for Select Kimmel Center Presents 2012/13 Season Programs Go on Sale June 12!
JUNE 1, 2012
Kimmel Center Announces Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts 2013 Time Travel Theme: Moments in Time with 50+ Arts Presenters Participating in City-Wide Festival
MAY 30, 2012
Kimmel Center Partners with BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION for 4th Annual Summer Performing Arts Intensive, JULY 30 – AUG 5
MAY 23, 2012
Kimmel Center, Inc. and The Philadelphia Orchestra Association Agree to Modifications to Lease Agreement
MAY 21, 2012
FREE AT THE KIMMEL Offerings Continue May to June 2012
MAY 3, 2012
NETworks Presents DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Smash Hit Broadway Musical Plays Philadelphia’s Academy of Music June 4 – 10
MAY 2, 2012
Famed Singer-Songwriter Jackson Browne Announces Philadelphia Stop on 2012 U.S. Acoustic Tour with Special Guest Sara Watkins, July 25
MAY 1, 2012
Veteran Broadcasters ADAM CAROLLA and DENNIS PRAGER Present Evening of Funny and Thought-Provoking Conversation, Oct.13
APRIL 23, 2012
Earth, Wind & Fire Brings Guiding Lights Tour to Philadelphia Performing with Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, June 15
APRIL 18, 2012
Kimmel Center Announces Exclusive Catering Partnership with Iron Chef Jose Garces
APRIL 3, 2012
KEANE Rocks Philadelphia in Celebration of New Album Release Strangeland, June 16
MARCH 27, 2012
PHILADANCO Performs The Philadelphia Connection with World Premiere by Rennie Harris, April 20-22
MARCH 22, 2012
Kimmel Center Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month With Series of Jazz Offerings in April
MARCH 22, 2012
Last Chance to See The U.S. Tour of RIVERDANCE, the Original International Phenomenon Will Play Final Performances in Philadelphia, May 11-13
MARCH 22, 2012
UNDER THE STREETLAMP Brings Doo-Wop, Rock ‘N Roll and Motown Hits to Philadelphia, Oct. 24
MARCH 21, 2012
BONNIE RAITT Returns To Philadelphia for Academy of Music Performance, June 16
MARCH 21, 2012
Grammy® Award Winner BEN HARPER Announces Philadelphia Stop Part of First Acoustic Solo Tour, Oct. 3
MARCH 21, 2012
Soul Singer ANITA BAKER Returns to Perform On Stage at Academy of Music, June 2
MARCH 16, 2012
Panamanian Jazz Pianist DANILO PEREZ and FRIENDS Celebrate Philly Native McCoy Tyner, April 14
MARCH 15, 2012
Violin Phenomenon JOSHUA BELL Makes Philadelphia Debut as Music Director of ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS, April 16
MARCH 15, 2012
Kimmel Center Presents Launches ¡VOZ! Congreso with Legendary Vocalist and Actress RITA MORENO, April 11
MARCH 13, 2012
Jeffrey Siegel’s KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® Series Concludes with The Power and Passion of Brahms, April 9
MARCH 12, 2012
International Guitar Legend PACO DE LUCIA Embarks on His First U.S. Tour in Five Years with Philadelphia Performance, April 10
MARCH 12, 2012
JERRY BLAVAT 10th Anniversary Reunion with Swinging Sounds of Doo Wop, April 7
MARCH 9, 2012
The Kimmel Center & Shubert Organization Announce 2012/13 Broadway Season
MARCH 8, 2012
Kimmel Center Hosts Monthly SITTIN’ IN JAM SESSION Series
MARCH 7, 2012
Live From the Plaza Stage FREE Performance Series Continues in March
MARCH 6, 2012
Emmy and Tony Award Winner KRISTIN CHENOWETH Brings Debut World Tour to Philadelphia, June 1
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
BANDO KOTOJI and Traditional KABUKI DANCE Make Philadelphia Debut at the Kimmel Center, March 25
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Comedian AZIZ ANSARI Brings Buried Alive Tour to Philadelphia at the Merriam Theater, June 23
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
Live from the Plaza Stage FREE Performance Series Continues With Philly Native Matt Richards, Feb. 18
FEBRUARY 17, 2012
PADDY MOLONEY and THE CHIEFTAINS Celebrate 50th Anniversary Tour with Philadelphia Performance, March 9
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Bryn Mawr Organist JEFFREY BRILLHART Joins CANADIAN BRASS in Verizon Hall, March 10
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Live From the Plaza Stage Saturday Series Kick Off with FREE Performances –February through June
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
MAX RAABE & PALAST ORCHESTER Embark on 2012 U.S. Tour in Support of New Release, One Cannot Kiss Alone, with Philadelphia Performance, March 2
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Premiere of Can You Hear God Crying? Rescheduled to 2012 Opening Weekend at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Grammy Award Winning Broadway Smash Hit WEST SIDE STORY Is Coming to Philadelphia at Academy of Music, March 27 – April 8
FEBRUARY 2, 2012