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)
Old Crow Medicine Show (5/22/25-5/22/25)
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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Linda Eder
Keswick Theatre (3/27 - 3/27) | |
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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Keswick Theatre (3/26 - 3/26) | |
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Chris Carter • Greatest Mind Reader April 25th & 26th 2025 - 8pm
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (4/25 - 4/26) | |
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Christopher Siebert - One Man Show
Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill (4/7 - 4/7) | |
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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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Some Like It Hot
Forrest Theatre (5/20 - 6/1) | |
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Beehive: The 60s Musical
Montgomery Theater (4/17 - 5/11) | |
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Alibi: An Agatha Christie Story
Bristol Riverside Theatre (5/27 - 6/15) | |
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Old Academy Players (3/7 - 3/23) | |
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