The Kimmel Center Campus kicks of the season with a splash, with free performances, dance lessons, behind-the-scenes tours, a panel discussion featuring some of Philadelphia’s top arts journalists, and more! Tickets go on sale for more than 100 shows, available for purchase in-person with no ticket handling fees!
SCHEDULE OF FREE EVENTS
10AM – 2PM
- No ticket fees at the box office*
- Get $5 off each ticket you buy when you use your TD Bank Visa® Debit or Credit Card*
- Enter to win a Paris getaway for two courtesy of American Airlines!
10:00AM
- Moona Luna
Latin music for kids
KIMMEL CENTER COMMONWEALTH PLAZA STAGE
- Cultural Journalism Crystal Ball: A Look Ahead with Philly’s Top Arts Leaders and Journalists
KIMMEL CENTER PERELMAN THEATER
11:00AM
- PNC Grow Up Great
Family fun with musical theater
KIMMEL CENTER COMMONWEALTH PLAZA STAGE
11:30AM
- Country Line Dance Lessons with Linda Hayden
Dance Class
KIMMEL CENTER PERELMAN THEATER
- Behind the Curtain: Broadway Up Close with Frances Egler
An intimate chat with Kimmel Center’s Director of Broadway & Co-presentations, Frances Egler
MERRIAM THEATER
12:00PM
- Performance by PHILADANCO! D/2 Apprentice Company
KIMMEL CENTER COMMONWEALTH PLAZA STAGE
12:30PM
- Performance by musicians from The Philly Pops
KIMMEL CENTER COMMONWEALTH PLAZA STAGE
- How to Be a Friend in the Theater with Comedian Jennifer Blaine
Tips on performance etiquette for young theater goers
MERRIAM THEATER
1:00PM
- Performance by Pennsylvania Ballet II
KIMMEL CENTER COMMONWEALTH PLAZA STAGE
- Flamenco Dance Lessons With Elba Hevia y Vaca
Dance Class
KIMMEL CENTER PERELMAN THEATER
1:30PM
- Bearded Ladies Sing Broadway
KIMMEL CENTER COMMONWEALTH PLAZA STAGE
OTHER EVENTS
- Academy of Music Chandelier Show: Every hour on the hour
- Kimmel Center Verizon Hall Organ Demonstrations: Every hour on the hour
Featuring the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ, Organist: Rudy Lucente
- Take a Selfie on the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and Merriam Theater Stages! 10AM - 2PM
- Kimmel Center Behind-the-Scenes Tours: 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:00PM, & 12:30PM Meet at the Information Desk
* No Box Office handling fees. In-person Box Office purchases only. Available on select shows only. Restrictions apply.
* TD Bank ticket discount can be used at the Kimmel Center box office on September 10, 2016. Cannot be redeemed online.
Please note: The entire day of activities is being filmed and photographed. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction.