Mother’s Day Gifts That Take Center Stage

This Mother’s Day, don’t just say thanks — show her how much she means to you.

While brunch is always a treat, why not give her something that lasts longer than a latte and mimosa? From dazzling Broadway hits and elegant dance to stirring classical concerts, soulful jazz performances, and laugh-out-loud comedy, our 2025–26 season is packed with unforgettable performances she can enjoy with you — or savor as a well-deserved solo escape.

For the Broadway Lover 

Give Mom a front-row seat to joy, nostalgia, and toe-tapping magic.

Some Like It Hot (May 20 – June 1, 2025) 

Take Mom back in time to Prohibition-era Chicago where everyone’s thirsting for excitement. With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, SOME LIKE IT HOT is everything you love about musical theater. 

The Wiz (June 3 – June 15, 2025) 

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. This dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop will have Mom and you grooving in your seats.

Life of Pi (July 15 – 27, 2025) 

After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions— a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world class puppetry and exquisite stagecraft, LIFE OF PI creates a breathtaking journey that will leave Mom and you filled with awe and joy.   

Beetlejuice (July 29 – August 3, 2025)  

Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, an unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a deceased couple and a demon who likes to wear stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is a remarkably touching show about family, love. Make the most of every Day-O and snag Mom tickets to see it!

2025-26 Broadway Season Subscription 

For the Magic Lover 

For the mom who makes magic daily — give her a night that returns the favor.

Penn & Teller 50th Anniversary Tour (May 15, 2025)

Treat Mom to a night of magic! Penn Jillette and Teller defy labels by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. 

For the Folk-Rock Lover 

Give Mom the soundtrack to a peaceful evening.

Paul Simon: A Quiet Celebration (June 26, 28, and 29, 2025)

Paul Simon takes the stage at the Academy of Music to debut his critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated album Seven Psalms. 

For the Jazz Lover 

Smooth, soulful, and endlessly cool—just like her.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (June 15, 2025)

If Mom is in the mood for some jazz, look no further. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis tours the world performing a vast repertoire of music, from beloved standards to historic and rare compositions to commissioned works.

For the Foodie 

Feed her soul (and her curiosity) with a night of flavor and storytelling.

Good Things: An Evening with Samin Nosrat (September 17, 2025)

If your mom is a foodie, consider spending an uplifting evening with Samin Nosrat as she discusses her new book, Good Things, on stage with a local host. Samin will share stories around the inspiration for the cookbook, her development and selection of the recipes, and the culinary rituals she shares with close friends. 

For the Cosmically Curious 

Because moms don’t just raise kids—they raise big questions too. 

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson (October 20, 2025)

Astrophysicist and author Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson returns with his exciting new show, The Cosmic Perspective. Take Mom to the outer limits of the universe in this thought-provoking conversation as Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates the cosmic insights that influence our society and what we think and feel about science, culture, politics, and life itself.  

Whitney Cummings: Big Baby (November 22, 2025)

What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than watching a comedy show about being a mom?

Whitney Cummings returns to the stage with her Big Baby Tour, inspired by her recent journey into motherhood. With her sharp wit and trademark comedic style, Whitney brings a fresh and hilariously insightful perspective on life as a new mom.

For the Classical Music Lover

From epic scores to elegant symphonies, these performances give Mom the grandeur she deserves.

Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde (June 1 - 8, 2025)

Let Mom experience the unbridled passion of Wagner’s scandalous yet influential opera. Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the Orchestra and a cast of world-class singers in a rare concert performance that brings every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score to life.  

The Grand Finale (June 6 -7, 2025)

Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto, renowned for its virtuoso fireworks. Three symphonies that are linked to Mozart are performed on this program, culminating in a grand finale that will leave Mom dazzled.

The Philadelphia Orchestra Season Subscription Package 

If you’re having trouble choosing just one performance, fear not! A 2025-26 Season Subscription to The Philadelphia Orchestra is a worthwhile investment that guarantees a special outing every time. Upcoming season highlights include:

• Marin Alsop and Yunchan Lim (October 3 - 5, 2025)
• Strauss's Alpine Symphony (October 10 - 11, 2025)
• Esa-Pekka Salonen Conducts Bruckner (October 16 - 18, 2025)
• Sibelius, Higdon, and Tchaikovsky (October 24 - 26, 2025)
• Emanuel Ax Plays Beethoven (October 30 - November 2, 2025)
• Yannick Leads Sibelius (November 29 - 30, 2025)
• Handel's Messiah (December 12 - 14, 2025)

Give Her a Gift Certificate 

Still having a tough time deciding? Buy Mom a gift certificate and let her decide.