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.
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (4/11/26-4/11/26)
Paul Taylor Dance Company (4/17/26-4/18/26)
Tiburtina Ensemble: Celestial Harmony: Music for the Heavenly Court by Hildegard of Bingen (4/23/26-4/23/26)
Delbert Anderson Quartet (4/26/26-4/26/26)
Penn Live Arts is at 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219, Philadelphia, PA.
Mark Morris Dance Group: Dances to American Music (9/26/25-9/27/25)
Parsons Dance (5/30/25-5/31/25)
Old Crow Medicine Show (5/22/25-5/22/25)
Lakecia Benjamin (5/9/25-5/9/25)
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)
Malandain Ballet Biarritz: The Seasons (5/2/25-5/3/25)
Patty Griffin (4/27/25-4/27/25)
Videos
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Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet
Keswick Theatre (12/2 - 1/2) | |
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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium
Beaver Stadium (1/31 - 1/31) | |
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SISTER ACT
venice island theater (6/5 - 6/7) | ||
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Complications in Sue
Academy of Music (2/4 - 2/8) | |
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Tyshawn Sorey: Members, Don't Git Weary
Zellerbach Theatre (2/6 - 2/6) | |
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Penn Live Arts (4/11 - 4/11) | |
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Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
Old Academy Players (1/9 - 1/25) | |
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Danielle Schwartz ♦ Renowned Psychic Medium
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (3/1 - 3/1) | |
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