Media Calendar for March – June 2010
DECEMBER 1, 2009Beginning in late March, Broadway’s spectacular six-time Tony® Award winner Disney’s The Lion King returns for an unforgettable trip through the African Pridelands; followed by a big family showdown in the powerful tale August: Osage County; and a sensational new production of the fame and fortune of Dreamgirls, an up-and-coming 1960s girl group.
Kimmel Center Presents’ newly added spring line-up includes the Kimmel Center debut of country music phenomenon Vince Gill and long-time ballad singer Johnny Mathis; the return of Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel making his debut as the music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic; the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, one of the nation’s pioneering contemporary dance companies; and, Max Raabe & Palast Orchester performing silky renditions of 1920’s Berlin cabaret, among many others.
Philadelphia star power includes: the return of Curtis Institute graduates pianist Yuja Wang and organist Paul Jacobs for
distinctive performances at the Kimmel Center; Philadanco continuing
its 40th anniversary celebration with the world premiere of a new
ballet by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar; Curtis
Opera Theater presenting the classic love story Antony & Cleopatra in association with the Opera Company of
Philadelphia and Kimmel Center Presents; and, Philadelphia-born jazz vocalist Denise King and Philadelphia-based
Venissa Santi paying tribute to Billie Holiday in the Jazz Up Close
Series.
See attached PDF for a full listing of events in March, April, May and June.
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