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"The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts has been an
inspiration for me, my musicians and our ever-growing audience. We look forward to
making another 25 years of music in our beautiful new home."
— Peter Nero, Music Director/Conductor, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops
"Our sold-out performances at the Kimmel Center now match
those in New York City, Washington, D.C. and other cities across the world.
Now Philadelphia sees us as a cultural treasure."
— Joan Myers Brown, Executive Artistic Director, Philadanco
Featuring some of the most accomplished performers in the world, Kimmel Center resident companies form an exciting community of artists and innovators. The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, Philadanco, Pennsylvania Ballet, Opera Company of Philadelphia, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and American Theater Arts for Youth — few performing arts centers anywhere can match such outstanding talent. With the Kimmel Center and the Academy of Music as their homes, resident companies can stretch their artistic imaginations, reach out to new audiences and collaborate more easily. Presentations by the resident companies, Kimmel Center Presents and other regional arts groups on our stages combine to offer a remarkable range of artistic expression.
More than 800,000 people have attended resident company performances since opening