I have supported the Kimmel Center for years. I love the variety of performances they offer and there is always something amazing about to happen, that you could easily go once each month. My family and I had box seats. Now by box seats, they were on the upper first level, but had brass railings to separate them from the other seats. Kinda cool. The theater is set up so perfectly, there is no such thing as a bad seat. Their large seats are comfortable and offers plenty of floor space to stretch out. You are entertained in a very clean and open circle. Magnificent building. Getting around is very easy as well, when needing to use the ladies room, instead of climbing stairs or walking around the entire theater looking, they are numerous and conveniently located. Lots of bars set up and snack stands as well as an award winning restaurant and rooftop bar & lounge. read more

This is one of those review updates that you can only write because of the Summer Solstice Celebration at the Kimmel Center. The time was well past 3AM and I was camped out in their serene roof garden (during a time that I wasn't technically supposed to be, even on Solstice. sorry about that!) and watching people do cartwheels before my eyes. I also had the chance to gaze down upon the people who looked like ants from my view, as a jazz funk band played, and a lady danced burlesque for their enjoyment. An hour earlier I was skankin' to Ruder Than You on the third floor as they played an old school Ska session, and people slept on couches around us in a satisfied stupor. Before that? we were dancing to a live hip hop band, watching a harp player perform (I love Gillian Grassie!), and checking out a drag show in the foyer of course! When we arrived around 8:30 we quickly grouped together to find the one basement of the Kimmel Center that truly proved to be the hardest to find. But once we did it was worth it because we got to watch plenty of people just like you and I weave tales of what they experienced in the great outdoors during a First Person Story Slam. Overall there was a lot of beer, there was a lot of coffee, and there was a couple of breakfast sandwiches past 2am. And you best believe that their was a lot of dancing and music! And it's experiences like those that truly make the Kimmel Center Summer Solstice Celebration on of the best things out there that only happens once a year. It beats Groundhog Day any day of the week (sorry Bill Murray!). read more

So it occured to me had I been a yelper throughout college, I'd have probably nearly 100 check-ins here. The Kimmel Center really is one of the best concert halls I've been to. And trust me, there is no bias there. I had to subway from Temple to Walnut EVERY WEEK for 3 years to take lessons which took up an entire afternoon. I have to admit, it wasn't my favorite day of the week. But I did get to go back stage every week and have my lessons in the practice rooms. Sometimes it would be difficult to find a room because the musicians were practicing after a rehearsal. You could hear them from the hallway which would be intimidating ... little ol me with my flute just trying to have a lesson. Still, I feel lucky to have taken lessons in one of the best halls in the country, from one of the best musicians in the world. read more

Disgusted with how they cancelled the Winnie the Pooh musical back in March 2023 with sending a text and email the day before the play!!! So nice of you to offer us a gift card and not a refund in the amount of the play - real big of you!! I'm so glad I went out of my way to order back in June 2022!!!! Never again will I order from this dump again along with the fact that Philadelphia is a dump anyway!!! Here's the real bend over and take it up the behind- most of the worthwhile plays are part of a "package plan" where they make you spend about $1000!!!! Here's how Philadelphia and it's lowlife attractions extort money from people who actually work and pay taxes to this dump!!! read more

It was ok, beautiful inside. The people in the audience were rude and stuck up. Most of the employees were very nice. read more

Ensemble Arts - The orchestra was neat. Mainly a bunch of rich people and snobs. - Performing Arts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

They aren't kidding when they say "limited view" seats. I mean I had a huge pole right in my vision line of the stage where I had to sit all the way up, or lean back, just to be able to see about half of the stage. I took my nieces to see Aladdin. Honestly, it was a great show, but I guess unless you are spending hundreds of dollars you can't get a full view of the stage. The Kimmel center is clean, and it is a beautiful theater overall- but I would recommend going for a higher priced ticket so you get to actually see the full show. read more

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February 17 2015. Attended 4TH of 5 in my Jazz Concert series. Still wowed by the seating which for a tall person is important. It is great. Still wowed by the acoustics. Still wowed by every performer stating coming to the Kimmel is one of the greatest honors of their careers. In the old days it was Carnegie but today all of them from around the world state Kimmel is their favorite. We Philadelphians take for granted we have so many historical gems, fine dining etc so we tend to put off visits to such great places. Don't do this with THE KIMMEL. You may just be blown away.like I. read more

I sincerely enjoyed simply being in this center. The entryway is spacious, filled with light, or the shadows from the evenings. The third level has a small arboretum with trees lining the walkway and they make a definite difference to the air quality, in my opinion. There are closed-circuit TVs for the main orchestra hall, and seating outside for those waiting to enter between pieces. The smaller hall also has plenty of soft, red velvety seating and decent acoustics for the piano concerts and opera singers that I had a chance to listen to inside. Staff is friendly, and the concessions and gift shop are fairly normally outrageous prices for souvenirs, but there are plenty of last-minute walk-up deals for tickets before the show (show up around 30-45 minutes before a night for great deals!), student deals and package deals, too. Parking is a bit inconvenient, but hopefully you don't have to take a car to the location, it's right off the Broad Street line. read more

The Kimmel Center is one of big draws that brings me into Philly. I go a couple times a season and have been going for about six years. Most of the time I see the renowned Philadelphia Orchestra play there. Ticket prices are actually quite reasonable compared to seeing concerts in New York, and the quality is about the same. It's much easier seeing a concert here than in the larger city, and that's one reason I prefer coming. The age group that attends the concerts tends to be on the older end, and I feel as if I don't fit in because I am still under the age of 40. But I find that the people sitting next to me are often friendly and chat during the intermission. You don't have to bring a date actually, although most people do. You can't speak during the performance anyway, and it's a good thing to just come, enjoy the performance, and get lots of your thinking done. Parking is tricky. Even if you park in a garage, there tends to be a rush arriving and leaving the performance. You can take the train, however. 4 stars instead of 5 because it has been my impression that the performers, albeit some of the very best in the world, don't really put their all into each performance. They have a contract, and it's kind of like a job to them. read more

Went to see Les Miserables and they only have one person working the concession stand on the balcony level. Total irritation.

I ordered tickets to Hamilton three and half months prior to the performance to take my granddaughter I ordered tickets to Hamilton three and half months prior to the performance to take my granddaughter to her first ever live stage performance. Part of the event is the excitement of the anticipation of going to the show. I was going to give her the tickets so she could have them in her hand and be excited. I chose the option of have the tickets mailed to me. After numerous contacts with the ticket office, the tickets have never been mailed. They will be waiting at "will call." Isn't that exciting for a little girl. This has really diminished the experience for us and my granddaughter. If mailing tickets is an option, please just do your job. read more

This is the third time I've been to the Kimmel Center, and I really love this gorgeous space. There's truly not a bad seat in the house, and the seats themselves are comfortable. The architecture is phenomenal, and this is such a lovely venue to catch a musical or the orchestra. They have large scale performances for the orchestra in Verizon Hall and smaller scale performance for plays in Perelman Theater. They also have jazz band performances available at the bar area (Commonwealth Plaza). As a musician growing up, it's so important to support the arts, especially the arts scene in Philly. The last time I was here, I caught the Philly Pops Christmas concert at Verizon Hall, featuring my favorite Broadway actor, Hugh Panaro, on vocals. This time, I was here with a few friends last night to catch Cruel Intentions at Perelman Theater. The acoustics were great, and we sat in the balcony area, where you could overlook the entire set. The big criticism that we all had was the fact that there was only ONE bartender for a crowd, and the line and wait were very long. There was no time before the show or during intermission to grab a snack or grab a glass of wine. I look forward to the next time I catch another performance here! read more

It's very big and very modern looking, and quite grandly designed, which is not my taste, but their employees are always very helpful and friendly, and they do have good performances. The seats are very comfortable. The acoustics are good. The bathroom is always clean. It just seems a bit soulless to me. My husband loves it. He prefers modern, whereas I'm a bit of a fan of a more vintage atmosphere. It's certainly not cheap, even when it comes to buying a bottle of water, never mind the cost of the tickets, but no theatre is affordable anymore, sadly. read more

I almost don't want to share about this place to keep it all to myself! LOL! It is amazing..Philly's answer to NYC Lincoln center! Amazing Philly orchestra, Broadway, classical music, opera etc. Acoustics are amazing; theatre design is amazing, the architecture is amazing!! They offer tours everyday and a special architecture tour on Saturday. There is a happy hour at the Volver next door on Thursdays where they play jazz. The talents they show case here are truly world class! And the prices are very reasonable--you'd at most pay 80 bucks for a great seat that would cost you 300 bucks in NYC! Tip: community rush tickets a super awesome deal, even if that means I just told y'all something that's going to make it competitive for me! Enjoy! It's worth making a fine evening out! read more

I like this center. Have seen many good shows here. Prices vary based on the show obviously. But never had a bad experience thus far. Theater is old so no fancy tricks in terms of the show. Inside the theater has very beautiful art work on the ceiling and I love the chandelier. read more

I've been here several times over the past couple of years and I am always stunned at how beautiful the place is. I've seen the Philly Pops perform in the nosebleed seats in the theater that is shaped like a violin (Verizon Hall). I've seen various chamber orchestra groups perform in the smaller theater (Perelman) and I particularly love this one huge sculpture on the wall of an abstract french horn made out of some wood or wicker. There are some cafes scattered around the place but I don't come here to dine or drink. I have gotten tickets for all the shows I've been to heavily discounted through group tickets or for free through initiatives to get more students to attend concerts regularly! It's a beautiful space and definitely worth walking through just to take a look. It sort of reminds me of the inside of the British Museum with the lines in the ceiling windows but the wood paneling is definitely different and gorgeous. read more

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What a magnificent building! On the first Saturday of each month at 1PM, there is a free 15-20 minute organ recital along with the general tour of the entire facility. Even sitting farthest away from the grand organ everything is so clear. I'm disappointed that it took me years to get here for the first time! I must hear the orchestra ASAP! I like the artwork, sculptures, architecture, everything about this building. It was very clean and the sound quality in the performance areas were an audiophile's dream. I came here once for the organ recital, and last night to eat at Volver (see my review!) I hope to be coming back to the Kimmel Center a lot more often. read more

A fantastic adventure movie, popcorn and a soundtrack performed by the Philadelphia orchestra, so very cool! Last minute purchase, price wasn't bad considering what "a going to the show" movie night costs, it's all relative. Will definitely purchase the 3 pack. Enjoy the show! Recommended ? Absolutely- for all ages as there is an elevator. As always, Just my opinion read more

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Another jewel in Philly's crown for entertainment. Have been a season ticket holder for the Philly Pops for several years now and I can honestly say no bad experiences here. Place is beautiful and Philly Pops is always entertaining. Yea, seating is a little tight in some areas as we found out during the Christmas concert and we were not in our regular seats. We buy prepaid parking in a garage nearby and it works out wonderfully for getting in and out of the show. Arriving early we have plenty of time to walk the neighborhood and do the tourist thing of walking down many of the one lane cobblestoned streets within blocks of the theater. Since I'm an out of towner I'm a little intimidated by Philadelphia's mass transit, but I understand there is a subway stop nearby and plenty of busses on Broad Street in front of the theater. read more

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts venue located at 300 South Broad Street at the corner of Spruce Street, along the stretch known as the "Avenue of the Arts", in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A distinctive vaulted glass ceiling encloses the entire structure providing a large common lobby for all the facilities. The Center is a popular attraction, keeping its doors open to the public seven days a week. It hosts thousands of visitors annually and offers free tours of the facility regularly. I came to the center for a reception and was quite pleased with the event space. I could see why people would love to rent this event space. I didn't drive so I don't know what the parking conditions are like. read more

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another false advertisement with ticket prices. even if one goes there in person, one is charged "a fee" of 6.50 per ticket, which can add up. i addressed that with the kimmel guest services before, but there was no real reply. why not advertise ticket prices to the actual sales price, like every other shop? read more

It doesn't get any better than the Kimmel Center. This is pretty much the most beautiful and best sounding venue I've ever been in. Obviously this is home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, but plenty of other traveling orchestras and other acts come through here as well. Bring your walking shoes because it is big and the stairs to the third tier can be a little tiring... Or you cheat and take the elevators. The snack and drink options are a bit sparse and extremely overpriced. Technically you aren't allowed to bring anything into the room, but I've seen plenty of people bring in small bags of candy from the outside. As with most orchestra shows it can be a bit pricey, but it's not an everyday thing either. Go out and support Philly arts. read more

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I feel very lucky and cultured, spoiled, within the past week I've been to a concert here by The Chamber Music Society, then last night went to a magnificent concert by the Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra! How lucky does a girl get?! I'm so fortunate too, I got discount tickets on the Chamber Music through a promo code that my church offered, I actually got in for FREE at the Orchestra because I was assisting my handicapped friend. Both times I sat in The Perelman Theater, both times in the balcony too! Once more in the center and then once off in a box to the side which I preferred. The ushers were very helpful and overly attentive to my friend and I! We enjoyed the snack bar too, but it was a little expensive. Such a beautiful theatre! My friend was saying it may be nice to just come and sit in the seated area in the lobby area someday, beautiful space, nice atmosphere. I'm definitely planning to come back here for more shows, planning to buy more tickets and enjoy more festivities! read more

Its PIFA! So much fun with lots of performances and activities. It's a little expensive for the activities especially if more than one child/adult doing them. Some freebies from Entenmans and Thomas, Essential water. AARP doing free oucs read more

As a holiday present, my girlfriend procured excellent seats just three rows from the stage to see Marc Maron perform at the Kimmel Center Merriam Theater on 5/12/17. Folding chairs. The best seats in the house were on uncomfortable folding chairs. Maron was great. At least, the 85% of his act I could actually hear was terrific. The audio quality was so substandard, I remember hearing clearer sound coming out of the tinny speakers of Yankee Stadium in 1978. We're talking a ballpark echo effect with a one or two second delay that blurred words together and rendered Marc and his opening act barely intelligible. After anticipating this performance for months, I went into a panic when the opening act began and I could hear only 10% of his routine. I hope he didn't catch the pained, dumbfounded expression on my face. Fortunately, Maron was easier to hear...at least when he spoke softly and at some distance from the mike. For other muddled audio moments, I took a crash course in lip reading to try to compensate. It's not like the tech crew was spread thin juggling multiple technical effects. This was a guy standing on a bare stage with a stool, a microphone, and a water bottle. Who were the geniuses behind this crap sound? The audio team from the Fyre Festival? Maybe things sounded better in the back of the house, but from our premium third row seats that cost my girlfriend top dollar, the sound sucked. Talk about WTF. Shame on you, Kimmel Center. read more

I bought tickets to the Phila Orchestra for my boyfriend for his birthday. The place pleasantly overwhelming. The Verizon Center is gorgeous and I loved the holiday decor. The show was amazing. We loved the conductor and his antics. I had never been to a show like that before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I didn't know the conductors interacted with the crowd. He was funny and entertaining. I would definitely go back again! read more

My husband and I traveled to Philadelphia for a long weekend to see one of our favorite jazz artists at the Kimmel Center. He and his band performed in the smaller theater, I believe the Perelman Theater. It was a lovely, intimate venue and although we had great seats, there did not seem to be a bad seat in the house. The seating was comfortable and the acoustics were great. No complaints at all and worth the drive from Northern Virginia to see the show. The Kimmel Center was easy for us to get to. Since we were staying downtown, we just walked. The theater itself was beautiful. Ushers were quite friendly and helpful in getting us to our seats. We really enjoyed the show here and would not hesitate to revisit should the opportunity arise. read more

Seated in the Kimmel Center for The Philadelphia Orchestra's Tchaikovsky performance, I gazed around the room and had the sensation of being seated in a guitar. The shapely walls were constructed completely in smooth wood, and the sound of the orchestra was crystal clear, even from my seat in Tier 3. Every area from the lobby to the hallways to the glorious Verizon Hall itself was immaculately clean. Ushers were super sweet and helpful. Gazing out from the hallway on the third level, the architecture of the Kimmel Center was a beautiful sight. My brother's family Christmas gift opened our eyes to an experience we all enjoyed far more than we expected. I look forward to stepping outside of the box and discovering new interests from here on out. read more

Full disclosure here, I am not classically educated, a musician by any stretch whatsoever (I grew up in a place where you play sports, or you're an outcast), and still feel weird telling my friends I spent my evening or afternoon at the orchestra. A Tier 3 guy I guess, a regular dude who for some reason is a sucker for the orchestra, and fortunately for me (and you) Philadelphia has a damn good one. Like, world renowned good. But this is not a review of the Philadelphia Orchestra, but the Kimmel. And more specifically Verizon Hall as I've never been to any of the other smaller venues in here but do hear they are as nice as Verizon. The place is gorgeous, there's no getting around that. The lobby area is huge. The inside of Verizon, as others have said, makes it feel like you're inside a giant cello. I can assume this is for acoustic reasons. As a last row guy I can attest to the fact that the sound up there is wonderful. As a key point here, and I will capitalize this because if you've been to the Academy of Music, or Merriam, or any other theater really in this city THE SEATS ARE COMFORTABLE. I'm 6'3". Reasons why Kimmel is not 5 stars: Stairwells can get packed when a show gets out (as I said I sit at the top so this stuff matters to me) but nothing terrible. Also they do not open all of the food/drink areas on the higher levels for all shows, like yesterday for the packed afternoon "An American in Paris" performance. They do not allow food/drink in the Hall, so by the time you walk down 2-3 levels, wait in line, walk back up the intermission is over and you can't finish your drink. Sometimes I like to enjoy a cocktail while I watch an orchestra, so sue me. A parting tip; do not be intimidated by this place. As stated I am not your typical attendee here. I am in my mid-twenties, I did not grow up around such places, and Googled "what to wear to the orchestra" before my first time here. Just go, wear what you wear to a decent dinner, sit at the top and enjoy. There are a ton of events here and a number of them are reasonably priced. I saw the freaking Chinese National Acrobats here for $10. Like 16 of them riding a single bike at once. Crazy. read more

This place is just a delight. I love coming here to see the Philadelphia Orchestra. Last week we had seats in the fourth row, center, which was pretty great but keep in mind if the performance is going to feature a pianist like the one we saw, the grand piano blocks your view of the conductor. It was removed for the second half of the performance, for which I was grateful because watching Yannick Seguin conduct is truly captivating. The sound in this hall is amazing, and the seats are very comfortable. Unfortunately, the much-older clientele really favours the heavy perfume and cologne, and I fear a person who is very sensitive would struggle to breathe. I think this is really inconsiderate when people are in such close quarters. Next time we're planning to get seats in the Conductor's Circle so we can really appreciate Seguin and get the full experience. read more

Line is out the door A single bar for hundreds of people Who thought this was a good idea? read more

As a huge fan of the Philadelphia Orchestra, I have mainly attended events in Verizon Hall. I think this venue combines warmth of sound and atmosphere with a beautifully elegant and modern design. I am very happy to experience the orchestra here versus their old home at the Academy of Music. However, the purpose of this review is give some thoughts on my experience in the various seats/sections throughout the house especially if you are going for an orchestra event. I am not a professional musician but a music lover who has dabbled in playing her flute for the past decade in an assortment of groups. So you can feel free to take or ignore my thoughts. Rear third tier - The sound here seemed to favor the brass and wind instruments. The strings were not quite as resonant and any violin solo moments were a strain to hear. However, I have heard that this is where you can hear the most well melded sound surprisingly...so I will be revisiting this section! Third tier box (almost above the orchestra) - I had these seats for a Rachmaninoff Concerto No.2 - boy what a visual treat! The sound here was wonderfully clear and surprisingly balanced. I highly recommend these seats if you like to be visually engaged, especially for a piano concerto! Second tier rear box - Just a quick note on the box seats, they are individual velvet lined chairs with arms. I find these chairs a bit more rigid but I just personally prefer the flip seats in the orchestra section. The sound here was quite balanced and very warm. I could hear all the voices of the orchestra. Orchestra level - I enjoy proximity to the orchestra as I love the visual and audio excitement. The three rows in the front row are going to be your most palpitating seats. I usually try to get these seats if I am taking a first time concert attendee, especially if they are not necessarily the biggest classical fans. The middle of the orchestra (rows J-M) have been my favorite seats. Just close enough to see the flying fingers and emotive faces but just back enough to hear the voices of orchestra and of course solos. That being said the rear section of the orchestra (not the boxes) are also just as wonderful of an acoustic experience, just a bit more distant visually and a tinge for the ears. If you are a student (not just college undergraduate!) take advantage of the ezSeatu! It is a great deal and the ushers are usually quite nice in helping you find a decent empty seat. A general tip - always always arrive at least 15 minutes before the concert start. It is much nicer to feel calm and settled in to your seat. You can really enjoy the entire concert experience this way. Plus, they are usually very strict on starting on time, at which you are usually locked out until a break in the set. Hope this is helpful and enjoy! read more

This is a huge theatre complex with different venues. The Kimmel Center is a great location. at Verizon Hall for the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the accoustics are amazing! It's a small venue, so any seat is pretty good. One thing I do wonder, did Verizon make reception bad here on purpose? There is poor/no reception, so go outside if you need to look up something on your phone. On the other hand, it is good in case you forget to silent your phone -- you don't get service anyway, no one will bother you! read more

Upon first entering the Kimmel Center, the building itself is rather awesome. It has the grandeur of 19th Century theaters with 21st Century sensibilities and architecture. The outer shell of the Kimmel Center is a glass airplane hangar. On the inside reside TWO different theaters: Verizon Hall and The Perelman Theater. Verizon Hall (possibly someday another sponsor name) is the grand concert hall which normally stages the Philadelphia Symphonic Orchestra and other major musical performances. I wasn't around Philadelphia to hear the initial caterwauling of the acoustical snobs, so I'll just let you know that from the third balcony, the sound of a sole violin playing a mezzo-piano note could be heard clearly and with great nuance from nearly 500 feet away. What also struck me as amazing about the concert hall was that the sight lines were perfect no matter where you sat (excluding the marked obstructed view seats). There were not walls, safety railings, or other people's heads blocking the view. So from an architectural standpoint it was designed well in my opinion. There are even seats which let you sit behind the orchestra. I would guess it's almost like sitting behind the dugout for a baseball game or sitting on the fifty yard line for a football game. Literally, your seat is 20 feet elevated from the back of the stage! As mentioned in the other reviews, there are $10 rush tickets for most performances. NOTE: You must go between 5:30-6:30 PM to get them. Lines for popular events, so show up early if you can. There are often free concerts that are given in the common space of the Kimmel Center on their open air stage. Check their website for updates. I did not see the Perelman Theater, so I do not have a review at this time. Overall, I was very pleased with this venue and will definitely go back for more performances. read more

So I came here with the family when I was home for the holidays. Took my chickadees to see the Vienna Waltz. The architecture of this building is grand & magnificent. It definitely makes its presence in the Philadelphia skyline. It looks like it can touch the sky. There are elevators and stairs - expect a long wait (i'm not exxaggerrating - expect 10-15 minutes)at the elevators & being glad that you used Dial once if you ever get in (most of the patrons are quite old and opt for the elevators over the stairs so if you are a spring chicken - work your glutes) They also have a gift shop located inside - nothing to see there really. Just a bunch of overpriced trinkets. Also, their restrooms are clean (as well they should be from a building of this caliber - should be well kept) I haven't explored the whole building yet, but I'm sure I will be back there this year come holiday time. read more

I FINALLY saw a show at the Kimmel Center, and like one reviewer below, I'm glad I waited to devirginize myself of this incredible building with Rufus Wainwright. That is, unfortunately, the only devirgifying or sexual reference I will ever be able to share with Rufus. Take a moment of silence before continuing, please, as Rufus and I would have beautiful, brilliant, melodramatic babies. OK. Time to talk about why we're here. this building is. INCREDIBLE. From the outside, it's easy to tell that something spectacular is in there, but the grandness of it just can't even be conceptualized until you step inside. Even when crowded, there is so much space in this cavernous place that you never feel like you're on top of each other. Patrons feel free to walk around and my date and I took ourselves all over the building to check it out. Drinks were average price for a concert venue. There was also a free show being played by a bluegrassy sort of band when the Rufus concert let out, and they were even pretty great with a crowd gathered for free in the lobby. I love that this place could so easily take a turn towards pretentious and snooty, but it didn't feel that way once while I was there. The seating inside of the Verizon Hall was very comfy. I was on the first balcony and our view was amazing. The acoustics are probably the crispest I've ever heard anywhere, and looking around, I don't think there is a bad seat in that entire place. I am dying for all of my favorite artists to play here, now. I'm checking the Kimmel Center website religiously in hopes of stumbling upon someone I even feel mediocre about, because I'm convinced the show can't help but be intimate and incredible in this space. Love it! read more

My boyfriend took me to see a ballet here a while ago, "Carnival of the Animals." I liked the theater a lot. I don't know the history, but it had an old-school charm. It was small, but beautiful. And the audience was so much better behaved than the tourist-mobbed NYC theaters. I'm sure this place had its share of tourists too, but it was much more classy. I wore a dress to it, although nobody in NYC dresses up for the ballet, operah, etc. anymore, just because I wanted to dress up. But I actually didn't feel like I stuck out here, because everybody was well-dressed. Even some dresses. So unlike the jeans-clad audience at NYC. read more

I have to admit i was very pleased with my night out at the ballet. As I made long strides down broad st in my dynamic sandals ladies you know the ones that hurt like hell but are too cute and they have to be worn.We arrived to the Academy of Music for "La Fille Gardee". i was very surprised with the crowd for a saturday night. a great mix of couples, ladies night outers and families. the dress code was a varied mix most men were in slacks or khakis, women dresses and the like. a few people were wearing jeans but dressed up with a heel or dress shoes. the doors opened for seating @ 730 and we quickly found our seats in the parquet circle. there didnt seem to be a bad seat in the house. all the attendents were really helpful and friendly. the play itself was energetic and fun. the normal fairy tale story ; boy and girl fall in love but the parents dont approve. add some pliates and tip toe twirling moves ( dont forget the men in tights!!!) and -La fille gardee hits the stage! im a novice to the professional plays but really enjoyed getting all dolled up and actually having somewhere to go. plans are being discussed for possibly coming back for the nutcracker. read more

Ensemble Arts - academy of music- - Performing Arts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've been to the Kimmel Center now for various events and occasions and I couldn't believe I never reviewed the place. The Kimmel is amazing. I was recently here for a graduation and Organ Day. Verizon Hall, which is the main hall where performances are held in the Kimmel, if beautiful once you really take it all in. Seeing a performance in Verizon Hall is definitely something to behold. Perelmann Theatre is a small hall for stage plays and smaller performances. Perelmann is great because no matter where you sit, you have a good view of the performance. read more

The Kimmel Center is a beautiful, modern, state-of-the-art performance space that I think is just what this city needed. The acoustics are supberb. And the interior of the building is just breath-taking in its scale and simple style. They've also got world-class musical entertainment. This place is awesome. I suggest parking in their garage, which has an elevator right into the lobby of the center. It's easier than hunting for a spot on Broad Street. read more