Go down the rabbit hole with MOMIX! A smash hit back in 2022, Alice dazzles with vivid imagery, imaginative costumes and awe-inspiring movement, bringing Wonderland’s Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and more favorites to life in a fantastical universe where nothing is as it seems.
Student tickets only $10.
Go down the rabbit hole with MOMIX! A smash hit back in 2022, Alice dazzles with vivid imagery, imaginative costumes and awe-inspiring movement, bringing Wonderland’s Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and more favorites to life in a fantastical universe where nothing is as it seems.
Student tickets only $10.
Go down the rabbit hole with MOMIX! A smash hit back in 2022, Alice dazzles with vivid imagery, imaginative costumes and awe-inspiring movement, bringing Wonderland’s Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and more favorites to life in a fantastical universe where nothing is as it seems.
Student tickets only $10.
Go down the rabbit hole with MOMIX! A smash hit back in 2022, Alice dazzles with vivid imagery, imaginative costumes and awe-inspiring movement, bringing Wonderland’s Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and more favorites to life in a fantastical universe where nothing is as it seems.
Student tickets only $10.
Make merry this holiday season with the enchanting sounds of Ireland’s finest traditional artists. Returning for the first time since 2017, this special 20th anniversary concert features vocal star Caitríona Sherlock in her Philadelphia debut as well as the local talent of McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance.
Student tickets only $10.
Tyshawn Sorey, MacArthur Fellow, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and professor of music at Penn, pays tribute to jazz pioneer Max Roach and his 1968 album, Members, Don't Git Weary, a recording with context embedded in one of the most pivotal cultural periods of the 20th century. For this Philadelphia premiere, Sorey’s new arrangements wink at the originals, but also capture the current moment in our cyclical history. Sorey, on drums, will be joined by Adam O'Farrill (trumpet), Mark Shim (tenor saxophone), Lex Korten (piano) and Tyrone Allen (bass) for this heartfelt snapshot of Roach’s music.
“A premier ballet company and global ambassador for excellence,” (The Washington Post) the iconic Dance Theatre of Harlem returns with two distinct programs featuring Philadelphia premieres and timeless masterpieces, set to musical stylings from Radiohead and Aretha Franklin to Schubert and Bach.
Student tickets only $10.
“A premier ballet company and global ambassador for excellence,” (The Washington Post) the iconic Dance Theatre of Harlem returns with two distinct programs featuring Philadelphia premieres and timeless masterpieces, set to musical stylings from Radiohead and Aretha Franklin to Schubert and Bach.
Student tickets only $10.
“A premier ballet company and global ambassador for excellence,” (The Washington Post) the iconic Dance Theatre of Harlem returns with two distinct programs featuring Philadelphia premieres and timeless masterpieces, set to musical stylings from Radiohead and Aretha Franklin to Schubert and Bach.
Student tickets only $10.
“A premier ballet company and global ambassador for excellence,” (The Washington Post) the iconic Dance Theatre of Harlem returns with two distinct programs featuring Philadelphia premieres and timeless masterpieces, set to musical stylings from Radiohead and Aretha Franklin to Schubert and Bach.
Student tickets only $10.
Live music blends with classic film in this unique movie-concert by France’s Alcoléa & cie. A Philadelphia debut, Right in the Eye celebrates Georges Méliès, a pioneer of the cinema and inventor of special effects, by adding an original, multi-layered score to complement and interpret 12 of his otherwise silent films.
Student tickets only $10.
Hailed as the “future of the trumpet” by DownBeat, Keyon Harrold’s warm, expressive sound blends jazz, Afrobeat, rock, blues and hip-hop. Harrold’s sextet will be joined for a special double bill with saxophonist and jazz prodigy Isaiah Collier who makes his Penn Live Arts debut alongside his quartet.
Student tickets only $10.
In this Penn Live Arts debut performance, intrepid early music ensemble Ruckus and Davóne Tines, a "singer of immense power and fervor," (Los Angeles Times) deliver the bite of America’s earliest revolutionary music, time-traveling through four centuries of reimagined songs, hymns and dance tunes.
Student tickets only $10.
They first met in the late 1960s amidst the folk revival, and since then, Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither have each made an indelible mark on the contemporary singer-songwriter scene. With influences from folk, country, jazz and rock, Wainwright’s music is rich, candid and witty, as he “wrings more human truth out of his contradiction than any other songwriter of his generation.” Smither’s folk and blues sound is layered over the ever-present backbeat of his tapping feet, taking “the blues in a direction entirely his own: stoic existential ruminations sung in a pained, weathered moan and set to quietly virtuosic guitar.” Don’t miss this Penn Live Arts debut of two music icons. (The New York Times)
Student tickets only $10.
A “hilarious” hit at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Guardian), The Sex Lives of Puppets makes its Philadelphia premiere with a cheeky, honest and slightly shocking dive under the sheets. Inspired by real-life responses from the UK’s National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, Blind Summit Theatre’s impish cast of puppeteers and their delightfully frank senior citizen puppets explore the tangled world of sex, intimacy and modern human desire. “Mark Down and Ben Keaton's taut script couples ribaldry with moments of tenderness,” (The New York Times) delivering “a refreshingly positive message about shedding inhibitions and finding joy.” (The Stage)
Content Advisory:
This is one puppet show you definitely can’t bring the kids to – The Sex Lives of Puppets contains strong language with depictions of sexual activity and is recommended for audiences over age 18.
Student tickets only $10.
A “hilarious” hit at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Guardian), The Sex Lives of Puppets makes its Philadelphia premiere with a cheeky, honest and slightly shocking dive under the sheets. Inspired by real-life responses from the UK’s National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, Blind Summit Theatre’s impish cast of puppeteers and their delightfully frank senior citizen puppets explore the tangled world of sex, intimacy and modern human desire. “Mark Down and Ben Keaton's taut script couples ribaldry with moments of tenderness,” (The New York Times) delivering “a refreshingly positive message about shedding inhibitions and finding joy.” (The Stage)
Content Advisory:
This is one puppet show you definitely can’t bring the kids to – The Sex Lives of Puppets contains strong language with depictions of sexual activity and is recommended for audiences over age 18.
Student tickets only $10.
A “hilarious” hit at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Guardian), The Sex Lives of Puppets makes its Philadelphia premiere with a cheeky, honest and slightly shocking dive under the sheets. Inspired by real-life responses from the UK’s National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, Blind Summit Theatre’s impish cast of puppeteers and their delightfully frank senior citizen puppets explore the tangled world of sex, intimacy and modern human desire. “Mark Down and Ben Keaton's taut script couples ribaldry with moments of tenderness,” (The New York Times) delivering “a refreshingly positive message about shedding inhibitions and finding joy.” (The Stage)
Content Advisory:
This is one puppet show you definitely can’t bring the kids to – The Sex Lives of Puppets contains strong language with depictions of sexual activity and is recommended for audiences over age 18.
Student tickets only $10.
A “hilarious” hit at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Guardian), The Sex Lives of Puppets makes its Philadelphia premiere with a cheeky, honest and slightly shocking dive under the sheets. Inspired by real-life responses from the UK’s National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, Blind Summit Theatre’s impish cast of puppeteers and their delightfully frank senior citizen puppets explore the tangled world of sex, intimacy and modern human desire. “Mark Down and Ben Keaton's taut script couples ribaldry with moments of tenderness,” (The New York Times) delivering “a refreshingly positive message about shedding inhibitions and finding joy.” (The Stage)
Content Advisory:
This is one puppet show you definitely can’t bring the kids to – The Sex Lives of Puppets contains strong language with depictions of sexual activity and is recommended for audiences over age 18.
Student tickets only $10.
Tyshawn Sorey, MacArthur Fellow, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and professor of music at Penn, pays tribute to jazz pioneer Max Roach and his 1968 album, Members, Don't Git Weary, a recording with context embedded in one of the most pivotal cultural periods of the 20th century. For this Philadelphia premiere, Sorey’s new arrangements wink at the originals, but also capture the current moment in our cyclical history. Sorey, on drums, will be joined by Adam O'Farrill (trumpet), Mark Shim (tenor saxophone), Lex Korten (piano) and Tyrone Allen (bass) for this heartfelt snapshot of Roach’s music.
Student tickets only $10.
A “hilarious” hit at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Guardian), The Sex Lives of Puppets makes its Philadelphia premiere with a cheeky, honest and slightly shocking dive under the sheets. Inspired by real-life responses from the UK’s National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, Blind Summit Theatre’s impish cast of puppeteers and their delightfully frank senior citizen puppets explore the tangled world of sex, intimacy and modern human desire. “Mark Down and Ben Keaton's taut script couples ribaldry with moments of tenderness,” (The New York Times) delivering “a refreshingly positive message about shedding inhibitions and finding joy.” (The Stage)
Content Advisory:
This is one puppet show you definitely can’t bring the kids to – The Sex Lives of Puppets contains strong language with depictions of sexual activity and is recommended for audiences over age 18.
Student tickets only $10.
A “hilarious” hit at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Guardian), The Sex Lives of Puppets makes its Philadelphia premiere with a cheeky, honest and slightly shocking dive under the sheets. Inspired by real-life responses from the UK’s National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, Blind Summit Theatre’s impish cast of puppeteers and their delightfully frank senior citizen puppets explore the tangled world of sex, intimacy and modern human desire. “Mark Down and Ben Keaton's taut script couples ribaldry with moments of tenderness,” (The New York Times) delivering “a refreshingly positive message about shedding inhibitions and finding joy.” (The Stage)
Content Advisory:
This is one puppet show you definitely can’t bring the kids to – The Sex Lives of Puppets contains strong language with depictions of sexual activity and is recommended for audiences over age 18.
Student tickets only $10.
Soar to new heights in the Philadelphia premiere of Tilt!, a behind-the-scenes adventure amidst the roller coaster, Ferris wheel and more favorites at the theme park. Known for "intelligently conceived and expertly executed" (The New York Times) creations, Cirque Mechanics’ new show offers breathtaking acrobatics, high-flying excitement and zany antics by the cast of characters who keep the rides running and the thrills coming. No long lines here, step right up and hold on tight, the fun’s about to begin!
Student tickets only $10.
Known for raw, intensely physical and cinematic choreography, Compagnie Virginie Brunelle performs in Philadelphia for the first time with the U.S. premiere of Fables. This full-length work for 10 dancers and a pianist offers a poetic yet sometimes harsh vision of women’s ongoing struggle. Against the backdrop of a world in chaos, a series of evocative tableaux show female archetypes becoming larger than life in their grandeur, strength and resilience as they pave the way through invisible, yet very real barriers.
Please note, Fables includes nudity.
Student tickets only $10.
Experience the thrilling vocal phenomenon of Naturally 7, hailed by Quincy Jones as “the best a cappella group in the world.” Known across the globe for performances with Michael Bublé, Coldplay, Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross, this powerhouse ensemble fuses R&B, gospel, soul and pop in stunning renditions of favorites like “Wall of Sound,” “Fix You” and “Another Brick in the Wall.” This brand-new tour, A Closer Look, pulls back the curtain on the group’s signature style, “vocal play,” a jaw-dropping technique where every sound, from guitars and bass to horns, drums and keyboards, is created using only their voices. Don’t miss this highly anticipated Penn Live Arts debut by a group that’s redefining what’s possible in a cappella music.
Student tickets only $10.
Kayhan Kalhor, an internationally renowned virtuoso of the kamancheh (Iranian spiked fiddle), brings his masterful artistry to Penn Live Arts in this highly anticipated headline debut performance. A multiple Grammy® Award-winner and member of the illustrious Silkroad Ensemble, Kalhor takes centuries-old Persian traditions to new worlds with bold, emotive improvisations. Don’t miss this rare Philadelphia appearance by a true music luminary.
Student tickets only $10.
“One of the most vital and original ensembles on the American music scene,” (The New York Times) Alarm Will Sound performs American Stories, a collection of bold, contemporary works that reflect the vast, evolving landscape of our country’s identity. Celebrating 25 years of dynamic virtuosity, the ensemble, joined by composer and interdisciplinary artist Bora Yoon, explores themes of heritage, memory, struggle and transformation, embracing how America is an unfinished story, constantly being rewritten.
Student tickets only $10.
The Peking Acrobats push the limits of human ability, wowing audiences with spellbinding trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting and gymnastics. With a three-decade legacy of elite talent, this world-record-setting troupe takes ancient Chinese traditions to new heights, pairing artful athleticism with live music and festive pageantry. Bring the whole family–these masters of agility and grace are, quite literally, defying gravity.
Student tickets only $10.
Rennie Harris, “the most brilliant hip-hop choreographer in America” (The New Yorker) and our 25/26 season artist-in-residence, returns with the world premiere of Losing My Religion, an exploration of the world’s constant social, economic and political turmoil through the lens of street dance and hip hop. Set to a chilling soundscape, this new work features projections of Harris’ own visual artwork and takes inspiration from his renowned autobiographical solo, Endangered Species. Losing My Religion offers a haunting narrative of personal and systemic struggle and transformation, a multifaceted reminder of our humanity.
Student tickets only $10.
Rennie Harris, “the most brilliant hip-hop choreographer in America” (The New Yorker) and our 25/26 season artist-in-residence, returns with the world premiere of Losing My Religion, an exploration of the world’s constant social, economic and political turmoil through the lens of street dance and hip hop. Set to a chilling soundscape, this new work features projections of Harris’ own visual artwork and takes inspiration from his renowned autobiographical solo, Endangered Species. Losing My Religion offers a haunting narrative of personal and systemic struggle and transformation, a multifaceted reminder of our humanity.
Student tickets only $10.
Rennie Harris, “the most brilliant hip-hop choreographer in America” (The New Yorker) and our 25/26 season artist-in-residence, returns with the world premiere of Losing My Religion, an exploration of the world’s constant social, economic and political turmoil through the lens of street dance and hip hop. Set to a chilling soundscape, this new work features projections of Harris’ own visual artwork and takes inspiration from his renowned autobiographical solo, Endangered Species. Losing My Religion offers a haunting narrative of personal and systemic struggle and transformation, a multifaceted reminder of our humanity.
Student tickets only $10.
Rennie Harris, “the most brilliant hip-hop choreographer in America” (The New Yorker) and our 25/26 season artist-in-residence, returns with the world premiere of Losing My Religion, an exploration of the world’s constant social, economic and political turmoil through the lens of street dance and hip hop. Set to a chilling soundscape, this new work features projections of Harris’ own visual artwork and takes inspiration from his renowned autobiographical solo, Endangered Species. Losing My Religion offers a haunting narrative of personal and systemic struggle and transformation, a multifaceted reminder of our humanity.
Student tickets only $10.