Girls Night the Musical to Play PhiladelphiaOctober 26, 2009Direct from Off-Broadway in New York City, the smash hit stage musical, Girls Night: The Musical, written by Louise Roche and directed by Jack Randle, will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Kimmel Center's Innovation Studio beginning April 20 through May 23, 2010.
Free Tours of the Kimmel Center and Academy of Music Begin 10/14October 14, 2009With the recently completed renovation of the Academy of Music Ballroom, the Kimmel Center is now offering free tours of the 'Grand Old Lady of Locust Street.' Beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2009, experienced volunteers will lead groups on one-hour tours of the Academy of Music. Tours will be offered at 11:30am on select dates by reservation.
Renowned Actor Douglas Campbell Dead at 87October 9, 2009Douglas Campbell, renowned actor and director died at age 87 on Tuesday at Montreal's Hôtel Dieu hospital of complications of diabetes and heart disease.
Philadelphia will be Guaranteed a White ChristmasOctober 8, 2009We might not be able to guarantee the real thing but Irving Berlin's White Christmas, a new stage adaptation of the beloved classic film is coming to the Academy of Music this holiday season. After its acclaimed 2008 Broadway engagement, performances begin here on Nov. 24 and run through Dec. 6.
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Offers Inspired 2009-2010 SeasonSeptember 17, 2009The Annenberg Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Penn Presents/Dance Celebration 09/10 Season includes many great dance, theater and music performances. Currently students can get $10 tickets to all performances through the Ben's Tix Program. (Ticket sale runs Sept. 17-19)