What happens when a book character tries to escape? Benny, the plucky puppet in The Paper Escaper, knows they are destined for greater things than a simple pop-up book. But in a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages – from a monstrous chomping sketchpad to a disillusioned illustrator – they’ll need the help of a surprising new friend to achieve their dreams. With striking visuals, brilliant puppetry and dynamic original music, Australia’s Terrapin Puppet Theatre makes its Philadelphia debut in this nonverbal story of determination, friendship and the power of following your own path.
Angélique Kidjo (3/22/25-3/22/25)
Kronos Quartet (3/30/25-3/30/25)
The 7 Fingers: Duel Reality (4/5/25-4/5/25)
Jordi Savall & Hespèrion XXI: Music of Fire & Love (4/10/25-4/10/25)
Patty Griffin (4/27/25-4/27/25)
Malandain Ballet Biarritz: The Seasons (5/2/25-5/3/25)
Literature to Life: The Latehomecomer (5/4/25-5/6/25)
Dirty Sock Funtime Band: FREE Outdoor Concert (5/4/25-5/4/25)
360 ALLSTARS (5/4/25-5/6/25)
Lakecia Benjamin (5/9/25-5/9/25)
Old Crow Medicine Show (5/22/25-5/22/25)
Parsons Dance (5/30/25-5/31/25)
Penn Live Arts is at 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219, Philadelphia, PA.
Rennie Harris Puremovement: American Street Dancer (3/14/25-3/15/25)
DENTRO: Giuliana Musso (3/13/25-3/15/25)
Jontavious Willis (3/7/25-3/7/25)
https://pennlivearts.org/event/Ricercar (3/6/25-3/6/25)
Rafiq Bhatia with Chris Pattishall (2/23/25-2/23/25)
RUBBERBAND: Reckless Underdog (2/14/25-2/15/25)
Shemekia Copeland (2/7/25-2/7/25)
Negro Ensemble Company: Day of Absence (2/6/25-2/8/25)
Minty Fresh Circus (1/31/25-2/1/25)
Benjamin Bagby & Sequentia: Gregorius – The Holy Sinner (1/30/25-1/30/25)
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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Keswick Theatre (3/26 - 3/26) | |
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Linda Eder
Keswick Theatre (3/27 - 3/27) | |
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The Bronx Wanderers
Bristol Riverside Theatre (5/8 - 5/11) | |
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David Corsaro • Amazement For All May 23rd & 24th 2025 - 8pm
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (5/23 - 5/24) | |
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Promises, Promises
Forge Theatre (6/6 - 6/22) | |
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Literature to Life: The Latehomecomer
Penn Live Arts (5/4 - 5/6) | |
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Chris Parker - STOP BEING SO DRAMATIC!
The Opera House Wellington (7/19 - 7/19) | |
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Harrison Greenbaum • World's Funniest May 9th & 10th 2025 - 8pm
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (5/9 - 5/10) | |
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Parsons Dance
Penn Live Arts (5/30 - 5/31) | |
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