Philadelphia Official Visitors Guide - Spring/Summer 2024
ENTERTAINMENT
2024-03-15 11:55:20
A MUSICAL NIGHT OUT IN Philadelphia
Lovers of live music will find their sound in Philadelphia at a wide range of venues from grand orchestra halls and historical theaters to intimate jazz and indie rock clubs.
PERFORMING ARTS
The Philadelphia Ballet presents “The Dream” from May 9–12, 2024. Enjoy Broadway shows, including “Funny Girl” from July 16–28, 2024, and “Mamma Mia!” from August 6–11, 2024, presented by Ensemble Arts Philly. Other fantastic productions await at Walnut Street Theatre — the oldest theater in America. Classical music fans must experience a performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Yannick Nézet- Séguin, who recently served as conducting consultant on Philadelphia-born Bradley Cooper’s film Maestro.
INDIE ARTISTS
You never know who you’ll see play in Philly — local artists like Meek Mill and Mt. Joy got their start performing in the city’s intimate venues. Johnny Brenda’s in Fishtown sets the stage for breakout stars and best-kept secrets to play. Nearby, Fillmore Philadelphia hosts shows ranging from themed DJ sets to up-and-coming rockers and major touring acts.
JAZZ
Step back into the Jazz Age at one of Philadelphia’s contemporary clubs. Velvet Whip is a speakeasy social club with a stage of rotating acts featuring everything from burlesque to bluegrass. At Chris’ Jazz Café, enjoy Southstyle fare and a lively lounge in one of the “100 greatest venues around the world to hear jazz.” Cafe by day, wine bar by night, Solar Myth books avantgarde jazz and experimental music in its backroom.
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