David Charles Abell

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts Celebrates 25 Years of Composer Portraits

Miller Theatre celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Composer Portraits with a performance by Courtney Bryan and a 'Photo Call' lobby exhibition on September 12.

Curtis Institute Of Music Celebrates 100 Years With 2024â€"25 Season: GREAT TO GROUNDBREAKING

Celebrate the Curtis Institute of Music's historic 100th anniversary with the 2024-25 season, 'Great to Groundbreaking'.

The Philly POPS Returns To Independence Mall On July 3 With POPS ON INDEPENDENCE

The Philly POPS continues its 44-year Independence Week tradition with POPS on Independence at Independence Mall on July 3, 2022, at 7 p.m.

The Philly POPS Presents 'S WONDERFUL! 'S GERSHWIN!

Fan-favorite guest conductor Byron Stripling returns to the POPS with a 's marvelous star-studded array of guest vocalists and musicians, celebrating beloved American music legend George Gershwin in 'S Wonderful 'S Gershwin, May 13–15 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

The Philly POPS and Comcast NBCUniversal Present MEMORIAL SALUTE Sixth Annual Free Public Memorial Day Concert

The Philly POPS announced today that the 2022 kick-off of its popular Salute Series, Comcast NBCUniversal Memorial Salute, will take the stage on May 27, 2022 at 7 p.m at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Registration for military, veteran, police, firefighter, first responder, and frontline worker communities and their families will be available soon through affiliated bases and organizations. Free tickets are now available to the public.

The Philly POPS Celebrates Oscar Hammerstein in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You Next Month

Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell brings the fun and elegance of Oscar Hammerstein 2nd's masterworks to the POPS in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You, April 1–3 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

The Philly Pops Recreates The Beatles' Iconic Rooftop Concert At The Independence Visitor Center

The POPS rocks out to the hits of The Beatles with special guest Echo Kid at the Independence Visitor Center on March 5, 2022 at 1 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, on the South Terrace at the Independence Visitor Center. 

The Philly POPS Announces New Performances for 2022â€"2023 Season

The Philly POPS has announced its 2022–2023 season, a dynamic lineup of seven exciting shows, including three new show premieres of POPS original programming.

The Philly POPS Rocks The Beatles' Final Album Next Month

The Philly POPS goes across the universe for a night celebrating The Beatles' final release in POPS Rocks: Let it Be March 11–13, 2022 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

Celebrate The Holidays On The Kimmel Cultural Campus

The Kimmel Cultural Campus celebrates the holiday season safely and with an array of offerings, designed to appeal to a range of ages and artistic tastes, alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Campus’ esteemed Resident Companies.

The Philly POPS to Present I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

The Philly POPS will kick off the holiday season with the eighth annual Comcast NBCUniversal I'll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders, December 3, 2021 at 8 p.m. at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

Dance The Night Away With ABBA AFTER DARK

In honor of The Philly POPS' upcoming show POPS Rocks ABBA: Mamma Mia and more…, The Philly POPS and The American Swedish Historical Museum will present ABBA After Dark—a special sing-along event to the greatest hits of ABBA, November 4, at the American Swedish Historical Museum.

The Philly POPS Will Present A PHILLY POPS CHRISTMAS

Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell returns for his sixth Christmas with the POPS, along with Broadway stars Scarlett Strallen and Hugh Panaro, guest pianist Charlie Albright, organist Peter Richard Conte, three choirs and Santa Claus, for a night of joy, wonder and memories with over 300 performers onstage.

The Philly POPS Dances To Hits From Iconic Seventies Superstars ABBA

The Philly POPS puts on its dancing shoes for POPS Rocks ABBA: Mamma Mia! and more… November 17, 20 and 21 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

The Philly POPS Raises A Glass With The Eighth Annual POPS Ball

The Philly POPS steps back to a magical time for the Eighth Annual POPS Ball, September 16, 2021 at the Hyatt at the Bellevue.

Tickets For All Philly POPS LIGHTS UP! SHOWTIME! Shows Now On Sale

The Philly POPS announced today that tickets for the 2021–2022 Lights Up! Showtime! season are on sale now. The POPS will celebrate this new season will a free public performance, Dancin' in Dilworth with The Philly POPS little BIG Band, on August 4, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Dilworth Park.

Cam Anthony Will Perform With the Philly POPS as Part of Wawa Welcome America July 4 Concert

These concerts are free of charge, but guests must pre-register for tickets. Learn more here!

Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces 2021-2022 Season

The season includes two mainstage productions at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs and Tosca and two add on experiences- a night of glamour at the Kauffman Center with Lyric Opera Goes to Hollywood and live performances of Amahl and the Night Visitors.

The Philly POPS Takes The Stage For Three Performances In The Annual Wawa Welcome America Festival

The Philly POPS will celebrate Independence Day and the return of live music with three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence at the Mann with Tony- and GRAMMY-nominated Broadway artist Josh Henry, POPS at the Celebration of Freedom, and the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert—opening for international superstars Bebe Rexha and Flo Rida.The Philly POPS will celebrate Independence Day and the return of live music with three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence at the Mann with Tony- and GRAMMY-nominated Broadway artist Josh Henry, POPS at the Celebration of Freedom, and the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert—opening for international superstars Bebe Rexha and Flo Rida.

The Philly POPS Announces Dates for 2021â€"2022 Lights Up! Showtime! Season

The Philly POPS announced today the dates for the 2021–2022 Lights Up! Showtime! season, a dynamic new lineup featuring eight exciting shows, with all-new programs and returning fan-favorite guest artists.