Events
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Public Burlesque System's Valentine's Day Spectacular Fund Drive
Presented by B. Someday Productions at Walking Fish Theatre February 14-February 19, 2012 The time has come again for the annual Public Burlesque System's Valentine's Day Spectacular Fund Drive, and in the spirit of the season they're prepared to open their doors, drawers and bonnets to their valued customers, Viewers Like You.
Join B. Someday Productions at Walking Fish for all the stuff they can't show on Public Access, including the Dirty Diary of Mrs. Frizzle, What Goes On Under the Muppet Table, and Cliffete, the Big Red XXXX.
Cast:
Molly...
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B. Someday Productions |
02/14/12 -
02/19/12 |
Walking Fish Theatre, Philadelphia |
Sheetal Gandhi's Bahu Beti-Biwi
Presented by Painted Bride Art Center at Painted Bride Art Center February 24-February 25, 2012 “There was not a single wasted gesture or sound. Gandhi’s portrayal of these two worlds — traditional Indian culture and contemporary Western culture — illustrates both their differences and similarities.” - Megan Kennedy for Exploredance.com
A solo tour de force combining dance, stirring vocalization and punching text, Sheetal Gandhi’s magnetically rhythmic Bahu-Beti-Biwi (Daughter-in-law, Daughter, Wife) wraps North Indian music traditions...
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Painted Bride Art Center |
02/24/12 -
02/25/12 |
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia |
Spirit of Uganda
Presented by Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater March 16, 2012 To the melodic tones of standing drums, dramatic choreography and gorgeous call-and-response vocals, Spirit of Uganda returns to the Annenberg Center and brings to life the sounds and movements of East Africa. Ambassadors for Uganda’s 2.4 million orphans, the company’s 22 vibrant performers, ages 8-18, personify the resilience and promise of Africa’s next generation as they promote awareness of Uganda’s dual crises—AIDS and civil war—and raise funds to...
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Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts |
03/16/12 |
Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater, Philadelphia |
DanceBrazil
Presented by Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater March 22-March 24, 2012 For more than 30 years, DanceBrazil has thrilled audiences throughout the world with a dazzling fusion of Afro-Brazilian culture, live music, contemporary dance and Capoeira, the African dance/martial arts form that evolved in colonial Brazil as a means of fighting enslavement. Enjoy the Philadelphia premiere of Dance like a Fight - Fight like a Dance, a sensuous, fast-paced new work that draws upon the ongoing dialogue of intense cultural rituals, followed by the revival of the hit work...
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Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts |
03/22/12 -
03/24/12 |
Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater, Philadelphia |
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center March 30, 2012 The Golden Dragons are one of our most popular shows, having sold out every seat in the theater for their last visit. They are one of the finest touring acrobat troupes from China and recently played a sold-out run on Broadway. They will amaze you with their incredible juggling, balancing, and daring high-balancing acts all presented with gorgeous costumes and lighting.
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Upper Darby Performing Arts Center |
03/30/12 |
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, Drexel Hill |
Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal
Presented by Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater April 19-April 21, 2012 Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal features neither ballet nor jazz, but instead presents a thrilling fusion of styles and polished technique. An amazing repertoire by some of the best working choreographers and a collection of extraordinarily talented dancers combine to form a compelling and sophisticated company known for its dedication to outstanding programming. Featuring Creation 2012 by Wen Wei Wang and Les Chambres des Jacques by Aszure Barton, the company will “dazzle you with...
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Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts |
04/19/12 -
04/21/12 |
Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater, Philadelphia |
Riverdance
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Merriam Theater May 11-May 13, 2012 Now in its 17th phenomenal year, RIVERDANCE, the internationally-acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has touched the hearts of millions around the world, comes to Philadelphia May 11 - 13! 'A phenomenon of historic proportions!' raves The Washington Post. 'An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away,' cheers the Chicago Tribune. 'A family evening unlike anything else!' declares The London Times. Discover why nothing in the world compares to the...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
05/11/12 -
05/13/12 |
Merriam Theater, Philadelphia |