Ensemble Arts Philly

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts mourns the loss of Dito van Reigersberg and our hearts go out to his family, friends, fans, and the entire Philadelphia LGBTQ+ community.

Beloved by audiences as Martha Graham Cracker, van Reigersberg performed with the Orchestra at its inaugural Pride Concert in 2022 and returned to Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center for last year's Pride Concert, serving as host and singing “The Rainbow Connection” from The Muppet Movie in a showstopping performance full of strength, perseverance, and joy. Martha was also an Ensemble Arts Theater Residency alumna, and her show “Lashed But Not Leashed” premiered at the Kimmel Center in 2019. Our Miller Theater hosted Martha's 20th anniversary celebration in May 2025. Martha was a singular talent; her spirit will live on in every stage she touched.

This Friday is going to be fabulous. 🌈

Drag Me to the Stage hits Philadelphia with RuPaul's Drag Race stars Mrs. Kasha Davis and Ariel Versace hosting a night of pure chaos. Five rounds of bingo, killer prizes,outrageous audience participation, and non-stop energy from start to finish. Show up ready to have the time of your life.

📆 Friday, June 5, 2026, 7:30PM
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JUST ANNOUNCED: Jim Gaffigan brings his Everything is Wonderful! Tour to the Miller Theater in Philly on December 12! Tickets on sale Friday at 10AM

For more info, head to: https://tinyurl.pulse.ly/hxe0jpnexh

SIPS season starts this Wednesday, June 3

Join us from 5–7 PM at Balcony Bar at Curtain Call at the Kimmel Center for views that vibe, drink specials, DJs, and the open-air energy Philly waits all year for.

Round up your people, grab a casual bite, and kick off summer above Broad Street. See you at Balcony Bar.

✨ Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

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This Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, we're reminded of love's enduring power. 💙

The Notebook arrives at the Academy of Music telling the story of Allie and Noah across a lifetime of devotion. Directed by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, with music by Ingrid Michaelson, this is a musical about memory, commitment, and the moments that define us.

📆 July 21 – August 2, 2026
📍 Academy of Music
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One week left to see The Outsiders Musical!

See what Philly audiences are saying about this Tony Award-winning best musical!

📅 Closing June 7, 2026
📍 Academy of Music
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Become an Ensemble Arts Bronze member today and enjoy pre-sale access for Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra at the Miller Theater on October 7. Don’t miss a wickedly unforgettable evening of timeless jazz and beloved American Songbook favorites performed with style and charm.

Get early access by becoming a member at the Bronze level or above before June 4!

https://my.ensembleartsphilly.org/support/membership/EAP?amount=100

Family fun starts here. ✨

The 2026-27 Family Discovery Series is here! This season brings unforgettable live entertainment for all ages — from high-energy performances and orchestral favorites to blockbuster films in concert. Mix and match 2+ shows and save!

Highlights include:

🎭 STOMP
🎭 Chloe Arnold's Syncopated Ladies Live!
🎭 Philadelphia Orchestra family concerts

Packages on sale now! Tickets start at just $24 per performance
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Your next year of jazz is right around the corner. From legends to rising stars, the 2026-27 Jazz Series brings eleven nights of live music to Philadelphia stages! 🎶

Buy two or more shows and save 10%.
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Sasha Velour is back with TRAVESTY, taking you through centuries of secret q***r history in one jaw-dropping night.

🔥 A witch burns.
🎭 A theater rises.
✊ An underground gay bar fights back.

Through lip-syncs that'll leave you breathless and visuals you won't forget, Velour turns drag into performance art, history lesson, and revolution all at once. This is the show that'll have you screaming, dancing, and ready to change the world!

📆 September 17, 2026
📍 Miller Theater
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Screen time just became showtime. ⭐

Bluey transforms your kids' favorite episodes into a live theatrical adventure. Expect beautifully crafted puppets, music, laughter and a fun-filled live stage experience the whole family will love!



📆 June 20-21, 2026
📍 Miller Theater
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✨ The 2026-27 Broadway Season is stacked. ✨

✓ Six nights that'll make your year.
✓ The Phantom of the Opera returns after a decade away.
✓ Hell's Kitchen brings 17-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys' music to the stage.
✓ Maybe Happy Ending sweeps in with 6 Tony Awards. And that's just the beginning.

Subscribe now and lock in your seats for 25% less than single tickets. No extra fees. Just six unforgettable shows starting at $29 each.

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Join us Wednesday, June 3 from 5–7 PM at the Kimmel Center to kick off SIPS season on the Balcony Bar at Curtain Call.

Philly, it’s your favorite midweek tradition. Take it outside—up above Broad Street—where the energy is nonstop, and the city views are all around you. Enjoy drink specials, a casual bite menu (with vegan and vegetarian options), and a lively, open-air vibe in the heart of the city.

Round up your crew and raise a glass at Balcony Bar.
✨ Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

Philadelphia, the legends are coming to town. 🎺

Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis takes the Marian Anderson Hall stage. Led by nine-time GRAMMY® winner Wynton Marsalis, the world's premier big band delivers an unforgettable evening.

🎵 Nine-time Grammy® winner.
🎵 Over a dozen of today's finest jazz soloists.

📆 Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – 7:00PM
📍 Marian Anderson Hall
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Bingo just got a fierce upgrade. 💃✨

Drag Me to the Stage takes over the Kimmel Center this June! Hosted by RuPaul's Drag Race stars Mrs. Kasha Davis and Ariel Versace, this high-energy 90-minute party packs five games of bingo with fabulous prizes, outrageous audience participation, and nonstop dancing. This is not your grandmother's bingo night!

"A night filled with dancing, storytelling, prizes, and most importantly, drag" — The Pitt News

Ages 21+
📆 Friday, June 5, 2026, 7:30PM
📍 Kimmel Center
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Broadway’s longest-running American musical, Chicago, has returned home to the Forrest Theatre—the same stage where it had its pre-Broadway run in 1975. Associate choreographer Gregory Butler calls this production his greatest gift. 🎭

"The lineage of [Chicago]...just to be a part of it? I am honored," says Butler. ✨

Get the full BTS scoop at:
https://6abc.com/post/chicago-returns-forrest-theatre-deep-history/19081369/

Chicago runs through May 17: https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/series-and-subscriptions/broadway-series/chicago

Chicago Returns to the Forrest Theatre with a deep history It's been 17 years, but this week, the Tony award-winning Broadway smash hit Chicago is coming home to Philadelphia.

Reset your reality. 🎧

THE RESET with Davin Youngs comes to the Kimmel Center this June with an immersive sound experience that transforms the mind, body, and spirit. Bring your yoga mat, blanket, and pillow, and prepare to be moved.

📆 Saturday, June 27, 2026
📍 Kimmel Center
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Jazz is coming alive in Philadelphia. 🎶

The 2026-27 Jazz Series delivers 11 nights of pure magic. From Gregory Porter soaring baritone to the Afro-Cuban All Stars infectious rhythms and Pink Martini cosmopolitan charm, this season celebrates everything that makes jazz unforgettable.

Buy two or more shows and save. Don't miss out.
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This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the mothers and maternal figures who inspire the next generation of young artists in Philadelphia. 💐

We’re proud to provide free and low-cost performing arts education opportunities to more than 40,000 students in 400 Philadelphia schools each year, helping young people grow through music, theater, dance, and creative expression.

Hear from the mothers of current and former participants of our arts education programs and discover how those experiences positively impacted their children’s lives.

Thank you to all the mothers and caregivers who help young people dream big every day. 💙

Check out their stories at https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/blogs-and-press/blogs/celebrating-mothers-behind-philadelphias-young-artists

The game is afoot in downtown Philadelphia. 🔍🎲

CLUE: A Walking Mystery brings the iconic board game to life this summer! The murder of Mr. Boddy has gone cold, and the furniture from Tudor Mansion has been scattered throughout Center City. Your mission: find the long-lost antiques from the Library, the Billiard Room, the Ballroom, and more to figure out WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT.

📆 June 11 – July 5, 2026
📍 Starts at Kimmel Center
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The game is afoot in downtown Philadelphia. 🔍🎲

CLUE: A Walking Mystery brings the iconic board game to life this summer! The murder of Mr. Boddy has gone cold, and the furniture from Tudor Mansion has been scattered throughout Center City. Your mission: find the long-lost antiques from the Library, the Billiard Room, the Ballroom, and more to figure out WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT.

📆 June 11 – July 5, 2026
📍 Starts at Kimmel Center
🎟️ https://tinyurl.pulse.ly/aoktcs0pvu

All that jazz…and then some. 🔥 Step into the roaring Jazz Age, where murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart battle for the spotlight amidst a media frenzy.

After 28 years and more than 10,000 performances, Chicago The Musical On Tour returns to where it all began—the Forrest Theatre, May 12–17, where it first premiered in 1975. 🎭

Philadelphia, are you ready for the razzle-dazzle?

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Philly’s high school musical theater stars are taking center stage at the The Philadelphia Independence Awards —back at our iconic Miller Theater for a second year!

On May 19, we celebrate standout talent from 37 schools with 20+ awards and show-stopping performances from select productions.

Led by passionate volunteers, this program uplifts student artists, supports under-resourced schools, and champions diversity across the performing arts.

🔗 Get your tickets: https://tinyurl.pulse.ly/ar2gcv0mey