May 22, 2013
A rock-and-roll concert wrapped up as a big glossy Broadway show comes to the The Academy of Music , when The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream rolls in for a limited engagement June 5, 6 and 8. It’s yet another show about a group of Jersey boys who scored big in the music scene during [...]
Read more»May 9, 2013
Start the weekend early, and head out tonight to enjoy the spring season at any number of the events lined up for this evening. Though storms may be in the forecast, cross your fingers and head to the season opening of Morgan’s Pier to taste chef George Sabatino’s new menu and gaze at lovely waterfront [...]
Read more»April 17, 2013
This spring, the Pennsylvania Ballet delivers five charming performances of Christopher Wheeldon’s Carnival of the Animals alongside two classic works by George Balanchine at the Academy of Music, May 9-12. A collaborative effort that showcases contemporary choreography by Christopher Wheeldon and creative narration written by Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor John Lithgow, Carnival of the [...]
Read more»April 8, 2013
Opera Philadelphia has a well-deserved reputation for presenting fantastic performances of both contemporary and classical opera, with recent shows garnering acclaim from local and regional critics, including those at the New York Times and the Washington Post. Following last month’s performance of a work by modern composer Benjamin Britten, Opera Philadelphia presents the revered piece [...]
Read more»April 4, 2013
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • Cheers To Beer Tasting Event [...]
Read more»March 19, 2013
The popular musical Sister Act arrives at the Academy of Music on Tuesday, April 2 and will be entertaining guests with its catchy songs until Sunday, April 7. Though a touring show, this performance has a few Philadelphia tie-ins: Sister Act is set in our fair city in 1973. Plus, Philly native Ta’Rea Campbell stars [...]
Read more»March 7, 2013
The Pennsylvania Ballet sets the stage for the opening of George Balanchine’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, tonight, March 7, 7:30 p.m. at The Academy of Music. Regarded as one of Shakespeare’s most popular pieces of work, the 16th century comedy portrays a realm of fantasy and adventure surrounding a group of mortals and immortals in [...]
Read more»March 6, 2013
The Addams Family, a new musical comedy, brings a popular and sweet yet totally oddball crew to The Academy of Music , starting on March 19. Creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, the Addams’ are a one-of-a-kind family. In this playful production, their world is rocked when Wednesday Addams falls in love with a young [...]
Read more»February 13, 2013
Opera Philadelphia is receiving major props for their performance of Silent Night. The award-winning opera made its East Coast premiere at the Academy of Music on February 8. This is a show you don’t want to miss. Both the New York Times and The Washington Post have praised the show. Not only is Silent Night [...]
Read more»January 22, 2013
Silent Night, is making its East Coast debut on Friday, February 8 with the Opera Company of Philadelphia. You don’t want to miss this premiere, the impressive opera won the coveted 2012 Pulitzer Prize in music. The opera tells the story of a heartwarming event that occurred in Belgium on Christmas Eve, 1914. During World [...]
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