Your independent guide to the best shows in Philadelphia
The classic musical in Tony-nominated Broadway revival
The jubilant classic set on the eve of the Russian Revolution heads out on tour after its hugely successful Broadway revival. Featuring the songs 'If I Were a Rich Man' and 'Matchmaker, Matchmaker', Bartlett...
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Spook your way into halloween with Philadelphia Orchestra
Why's there something so eerie about the Organ? The Philadelphia Orchestra invite you to grab your best costumes and get ready for a goosebump-inducing night.
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Eric Johnson tours in celebration of his 1990 album, Ah Via Musicom!
Eric Johnson is hitting the road with his 1990, certified platinum album, Ah Via Musicom! Including the single "Cliffs of Dover" which won Johnson a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance....
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Pennsylvania Ballet bring to life the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet
The tragic story of Verona's star-crossed lovers is being brought to life by Sir Kenneth Macmillan's emotional choreography, paired with Prokofiev's unforgettable score. This gorgeous production will stay...
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A deliciously dark serving of fabulous French fancies!
French fancy abounds in this deliciously dark program celebrating fables, fantasies and more for the spookiest season of the year. With Louis Langree taking up the baton once more and an appearance from...
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A classic of the season
Despite the less than auspicious premiere, no Orchestra's yearly programming is complete without a recital of Stravinsky's riotous masterpiece, a promise The Philadelphia Orchestra deliver on in 2019 with...
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You'll be dancing Cheek to Cheek to White Christmas
Based around the songs of Irving Berlin, Holiday Inn follows the fortunes of former dancer Jim Hardy who opens an Inn which only opens during seasonal holidays, including Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving.
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The groundbreaking classical hip hop fusion duo hits the road!
Classical music meets hip-hop in the groundbreaking duo Black Violin and their Classical Boom Tour, an outing that blurs the lines between genre, race, and gender with its unique fusion of groove and strings....
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Celebrate this Halloween with the Philadelphia Orchestra's spooky orchestral program
Assistant conductor Kensho Watanabe and the Philadelphia Orchestra invite you to feel the thrills and chills of their annual spootakular Halloween Concert! As well as a spine-tingling rendition of Camille...
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The Philly Pops celebrate the lasting legacy of pop music arranger Benjamin Wright
If you've not heard of the name Benjamin Wright, you've most certainly heard his prodigious gift for string and brass arrangement on songs by the likes of Michael Jackson, OutKast, Aretha Franklin, Justin...
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Twenty One Pilots head out on their Bandito Tour!
Twenty One Pilots are the Ohio duo Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun who formed whilst at college and began to put out their own records before being signed by Pete Wentz' Fueled By Ramen label in 2013. Since...
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The premiere Latino voice in stand-up comedy
One of the most popular Latino comedians of all time, Lopez is an author, sitcom star, Grammy nominated and undeniably hilarious. He's uncompromisingly edgy despite his massive success, and draws on his...
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The legendary pop punkers head out on tour once again in support of Generation Rx
After a four-year hiatus, Good Charlotte dusted off their guitars and blasted away the cobwebs when they announced their reformation in 2015. The following year, they sealed their triumphant return with...
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Infamous The Smith's guitarist Johnny Marr launches new album with an exclusive tour!
The infamous Johnny Marr and his project Johnny Marr and the Healers are heading out on tour as he releases his brand new album, Call The Comet. Heralding from the heady days of The Smiths Call The Comet...
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Don't miss Minus The Bear as they embark on their Farewell tour!
Seattle natives Minus The Bear combine sophisticated math rock time signatures with ear-burrowing melodies and tongue-in-cheek lyrics (with song titles Monkey!!! Knife!!! Fight!!! and Lemurs, Man, Lemurs,...
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Tori Kelly heads out on her Hiding Place Tour
One of the new Youtube generation of pop stars, Tori Kelly first made a name for herself by uploading original and cover songs online at the tender age of 14. At 16, she auditioned for American Idol but...
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Lily Allen returns with No Shame
One of the UK's most outspoken performers is back from her hiatus and ready to bring her unique brand of outrageously confessional electro-pop state-side! Her fourth studio album 'No Shame' marks Allen's...
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The Scots electronic trio return with their newest album
The Scottish electronic collective (pronounced 'churches') are back on tour in the wake of their upcoming third studio album Love Is Dead, slated to be released May 25. The trio, led by Lauren Mayberry...
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The acclaimed Aussie singer songwriter
Aussie singer songwriter Courtney Barnett's astoundingly good debut album Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit was one of the most celebrated rock albums of 2015. While Barnett's idiosyncratic...
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Transatlantic alternative rockers Garbage live!
The transatlantic alternative rockers have been going strong since 1993 when they formed in Wisconsin. Comprising Scottish lead singer Shirley Manson and US-native musicians Duke Erikson, Steve Marker...
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Hetfield and Ulrich's metal icons return for their WorldWired tour!
Metal monsters Metallica are returning with a vengence this year for their WorldWired tour! Formed in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, Metallica have been stalwarts of the American metal scene ever...
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The singer songwriter tours Be the Cowboy
This year, Mitski returned with her follow-up Be the Cowboy. Experimenting with everything from alt country to pulsating synth pop, Be the Cowboy showed that Mitski was at home in any genre she tried her...
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Tesla return to the road!
Tesla in 2016 celebrated the 30th anniversary of their debut, and to date, most successful album Mechanical Resonance, with a live re-recording of all songs. With the original LP hitting platinum in 1989,...
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Two Amazing Acts: Tank and The Bangas and Big Freedia go on Joint Tour
High energy funk-soul group Tank and the Bangas and the pioneer of bounce rap Big Freedia join forces for a joint tour across America, touching down in Philadelphia, Boston, Seattle, Portland, New York,...
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The 'Pretty in Pink' rockers live
Founded in London towards the end of the punk scene, The Psychedelic Furs revolve around brothers Tim and Richard Butler and their art-rock, indie rock sound. The band first came to the notice of mainstream...
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Celebrate Halloween spookiness with The String Cheese Incident
The term 'Progressive Bluegrass' may not apply to many bands, but The String Cheese Incident is certainly one of them. The wildly inventive and slightly crazy jam band bring in influences from every genre...
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The Wombats return with their latest album 'Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life'
Purveyors of kinetic and confessional indie rock with a dance-pop sheen, The Wombats are back in the US to tour their latest album, 'Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life'. This fourth album is full to...
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The Domino and Bang Bang superstar is touring America!
UK superstar Jessie J is taking her recently released, four-part album R.O.S.E on the road. After taking a break from releasing music over the last four years, Jessie J will return back to center stage...
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Red Dirt music's brightest band
Hailing from Oklahoma, Turnpike Troubadours are Red Dirt music's brightest name. In a Country world increasingly ruled by Bro boys and shiny Spring Break anthems, the Troubadours bring the genre right...
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The hard rocking quartet hits the road to support the release of their 12th studio album Book of Bad Decisions
Frederick, Maryland rock quartet Clutch burst out of their sleepy home town to capture mainstream attention with their heady blend of alternative metal, grunge, pop and psych rock in the early 90s. Formed...
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Breuer's act is manic, impression-filled and curse word free
Man of a thousand voices and all round comic whirlwind Jim Breuer is heading out on tour once again. While he's a cult icon for his role in stoner comedy Half Baked with Dave Chappelle, Breuer has made...
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Furthur drummer Joe Russo's ultimate Grateful Dead tribute act
After the death of Jerry Garcia in 1995, a deluge of Grateful Dead cover bands rose to pay tribute to their legacy. Considering their cult status amongst fans, its easy to see why such outfits flourish,...
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Joywave hit the road with Sir Sly on a co-headline fall tour
Melding indie guitar-based songwriting with electronic beats, Joywave first tasted success with their genre-bending blend in 2015 when 'Dangerous', the lead single of their debut album 'How Do You Feel...
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Thought-provoking hip hop from a fresh perspective
As modern pop-culture purveys the pursuit of hedonism, the mainstream success of a rapper who champions faith, monogamy and spiritual wellbeing seems highly unlikely, yet Christian rapper LeCrae has beat...
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The world renowned children's entertainer delights audiences of all ages!
Hailed as the most popular children's singer in the English-speaking world, Raffi has enriched the lives of generations upon generations of children with his educational, entertaining and genuine songs....
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Podcast and radio great Ira Glass comes to Philly for an evening of storytelling and discussion. This show blends together audio, music and video clips, as Glass guides the audience through his creative...
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Claude Debussy's most concentrated and brilliant orchestral work, La Mer, is one of the supreme achievements in the symphonic literature.
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At a time when conjured acts dominate actual musicianship, seeing a band in full rut is perhaps the most combustive commodity of all. One night in an old theatre in South Florida, the Mavericks brought that home with a bang.
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