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From a historical tradition that rocked the 1930s, to the dance boom of the past two decades, Philadelphia is a dancing city. With more than 50 professional dance companies and a number of excellent venues, the city boasts an internationally renowned modern dance company; a world-class ballet troupe; and African, hip-hop, tap, salsa, Flamenco, Asian and postmodern ensembles.
Spacious theaters on Broad Street’s Avenue of the Arts coexist with small, intimate spaces devoted to experimental ventures. Philly is an urban treasure trove offering a stunning array of performances and a wealth of talent with goodies for new audiences and dance connoisseurs.
Featured Listings
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Merriam Theater
Broadway touring shows in Philadelphia’s Center City
The Merriam Theater keeps with the Broadway touring tradition by importing recent hits and long running musicals for runs of varying length in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe
Celebration of thought-provoking productions
For fans of new and experimental theater, the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe is the event to catch each September.
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The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Variety programming of established international artists
Since its founding in 1971, Annenberg has been an East Coast leader in presenting a multiplicity of performing arts. Now under the umbrella of Penn Presents it embraces The Zellerbach Theatre, Harold Prince Theatre, and Irvine Auditorium, all on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus. Its reach has grown far beyond the campus, drawing audiences from the suburbs and surrounding counties.
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Jeanne Ruddy Dance
First positions
Choreographer Jeanne Ruddy’s troupe stages original works out out of the versatile Performance Garage.
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Shubin Theatre
A cozy venue hosting regional and touring performing arts shows
A throwback to South Street’s bohemian origins, the intimate Shubin plays host to live dance, theater, music and every other performing art imaginable.
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Philadanco
Pattern is movement
With a mission to celebrate African-American traditions in dance, Philadanco galvanizes a rich cross-section of Philadelphia’s performing-arts community.
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Philadelphia Folklore Project
Listening is an artform
Founded more than 25 years ago, the PFP works to sustain the widely varied cultural identities of its West Philly neighbors, a mission that comes to life in the form of concerts, workshops, exhibitions and education.
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Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe
Celebration of thought-provoking productions
For fans of new and experimental theater, the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe is the event to catch each September.
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Pennsylvania Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of a Philadelphia holiday tradition
This holiday season, celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of Philadelphia’s greatest family traditions—the Pennsylvania Ballet’s performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ at the Academy of Music.
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Society Hill Playhouse
Theater for all at one of Philadelphia’s oldest theater halls
This is theater for people who don’t like theater . . . or who think they don’t.
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People’s Light and Theatre Company
Excellent professional theater offering classical and contemporary plays
Located in an idyllic suburban setting, People’s Light & Theatre Company boasts two “black box” theaters, one large and one small, as well as a lovely restaurant in a old farmhouse.
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Painted Bride Art Center
A leading presenter of experimental, multicultural performing arts
A leading presenter of experimental, multicultural performing arts
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Merriam Theater
Broadway touring shows in Philadelphia’s Center City
The Merriam Theater keeps with the Broadway touring tradition by importing recent hits and long running musicals for runs of varying length in Philadelphia.
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