Kimmel Center Runs 57 New Performances 10/25-6/19/10

Artists and ensembles from 13 countries will appear on the Kimmel Center stages at Verizon Hall and in the Perelman Theater, in programs ranging from classical, jazz and dance, to world, pop and new music groups, of which 17 will be making their Philadelphia or Kimmel Center debut appearances. The upcoming season of Kimmel Center programming includes 57 performances, and runs from September 25, 2009 through June 19, 2010, beginning with jazz giant Sonny Rollins kicking off the season and ending with the annual Summer Solstice Celebration.

Series subscribers will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to these events before tickets go on public sale. For the ninth season, most of the subscription series pricing remains unchanged, allowing new and renewing subscribers the opportunity to purchase tickets at this season's levels. The Center also has a flexible purchase plan so that patrons may choose to pay for their subscriptions in two installments.

"We have an amazing lineup that includes a wide and diverse choice of performances to offer our Philadelphia community," said Anne Ewers in describing the next season. "Every year we seek to expand the scope of our offerings by presenting performing artists that engage audiences on multiple levels, in addition to providing educational opportunities for children and adults. Attending a performance at the Kimmel Center should always be an uplifting experience."

Once again, the Kimmel Center will offer its popular Free in the Plaza events-a series of 60 performances on The Commonwealth Plaza stage that are open free to the public either before or after Kimmel Center Presents Verizon Hall concerts.

According to Tom Warner, the Kimmel Center's newly appointed Vice President of Programming, "Our aim is to continually broaden the scope, accessibility, and diversity of programs to reflect the divergent interest of our audiences and the ever changing scene of global artists performing today. New this year is our expanded Fresh Ink series, introducing emerging artists with an adventurous spirit at affordable ticket prices."