Through September 14, 2008
Cadillac Broadway Series - Parenting 101 The Musical
multiple performances
Innovation Studio at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Making its Philadelphia premiere, Parenting 101 is the hilarious new musical that takes a loving and screamingly funny look at the joyous and crazy ride of raising your kids all the way from their (amazing!) birth to your (at long last!) freedom.
The show's Emmy-winning writers take you through a full generation of life—from labor, sleep deprivation, potty training (yuk!), puberty (yikes!), and finally, to sending them out of the nest and into their own new lives (whew!).
This one is for Moms and Dads (and Grandmas and Grandpas) of all ages. You'll catch yourself nodding your head in recognition as your own life with your kids sings and dances its way across the stage, while the show warms your heart with the silliest, funniest, and sweetest stuff that life has to offer.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Kimmel Center Presents: Pioneer Awards
Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
7:00 p.m.
The Kimmel Center is proud to host the 20th anniversary of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Pioneer Awards, honoring the artists that have made pivotal contributions to R&B music. Join with the 'who's who' of the entertainment industry to honor this year's winners.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Kimmel Center Presents: Jérôme Bel
Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
8:00 p.m.
In association with the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival. The show must go on is a dance and pop music extravaganza like no other—dancers smirk, giggle, and make eyes at the audience to the sounds of David Bowie, Paul Simon, Tina Turner, and other pop music icons in a hip, rebellious work that turns conventional performance on its head. Jérôme Bel works with a cast of twenty-one Philadelphia performers from the Pennsylvania Ballet, Rennie Harris Puremovement, and The University of the Arts to present the Philadelphia premiere of this Bessie Award-winning, internationally renowned contemporary dance epic. This performance may contain nudity.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Madstone Productions Presents: The High Kings of Dublin
Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
8:00 p.m.
From the creators of the smash hit Celtic Woman, comes a new exciting Irish ballad group: The High Kings. Four top-class performers create this unique ensemble, re-energizing the great Irish ballads and introducing exciting new songs from Ireland.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Kimmel Center Presents: Keith Jarrett, Jack DeJohnette, Gary Peacock
Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
8:00 p.m.
Kicking off the season in grand style, three pivotal proponents of the jazz standard movement return for their highly anticipated 25th Anniversary Tour. This spellbinding trio exhibits the genius behind jazz improvisation so vividly, it's as if you could reach out and grab it. Join them as they delve in to deploy their dynamic spin on the richest body of jazz known to man.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Benefit Concert for Main Line Youth Chamber Orchestra
Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
7:30 p.m.
Sonata recital with Xiao-Fu Zhou, violin and viola, and Samuel Hsu, piano.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Philadelphia Orchestra: Free Concert for College Students
Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
7:00 p.m.
Rossen Milanov, conductor:
Tchaikovsky - The Tempest
Haydn - Sinfonia concertante
Lutoslawski - Concerto for Orchestra
Friday, September 26, and Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Philadelphia Orchestra: Milanov Conducts
Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Friday 2:00 p.m., Tuesday 8:00 p.m.
The new season starts off with Associate Conductor Rossen Milanov leading a concert showcasing the artistry of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Tchaikovsky - The Tempest
Haydn - Sinfonia concertante
Lutoslawski - Concerto for Orchestra
Friday, September 26, 2008
Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: All Beethoven
Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
7:30 p.m.
Ignat Solzhenitsyn, conductor
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92