Ensemble Arts Philly, A New Brand Name
January 10, 2024KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS AND THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA INTRODUCE ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY, A NEW BRAND NAME REPRESENTING A WIDE VARIETY OF GENRES ACROSS THE KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, AND THE MILLER THEATER
From the return of Hamilton in 2024 to the premiere of the new blockbuster MJ The Musical in 2025, Ensemble Arts Philly will unveil bold and innovative new performances and partnerships that recognize our past and transform the region’s future.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 10, 2024) – The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra are proud to introduce Ensemble Arts Philly, a new brand name representing a wide variety of genres, including Broadway, comedy, theater, jazz, dance, and family presentations across three venues: the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Academy of Music, and the Miller Theater. The new brand name will also represent free programming, community service partnerships, digital rush ticket opportunities, complimentary tickets to partnering charitable organizations, and educational activities–including our new Musical Theater Program: Set The Stage for 5-7 graders–that happen both inside and outside of our venues.
This new name and accompanying URL (www.EnsembleArtsPhilly.org) will ensure that ticket purchases are made through official channels and will enable guests to purchase tickets to events from multiple genres in one transaction–including The Philadelphia Orchestra and Broadway.
“From the return of Hamilton to the premiere of MJ The Musical, Ensemble Arts Philly is the platform for bold and innovative performances and partnerships,” said President and CEO Matías Tarnopolsky. “The Philadelphia Orchestra’s name and GRAMMY® Award–winning identity will not change, and its 125-year-old brand will remain strong. Ensemble Arts Philly is the presenting brand for signature presentations including Broadway, jazz, dance, family, and comedy programs.”
“Ensemble Arts Philly puts the art—and the people who make it—at the center of our brand,” said Crystal Brewe, Chief Marketing and Audience Experience Officer. “More than our three iconic buildings, Ensemble Arts Philly brings our great city together and convenes talented artists for with experiences as diverse as our region, sharing the transformative power of the performing arts with Philadelphia and the world.”
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www.EnsembleArtsPhilly.org is the new web URL where you will find your favorite performances and events across our three venues: the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Academy of Music, and the Miller Theater. You can also purchase tickets in person at our Box Office at all three locations or by calling Ensemble Arts Philly Audiences Services at 215- 893-1999. Visit www.EnsembleArtsPhilly.org/plan-your-visit/box-office/ to check box office hours and locations. All visitors to the old website will be redirected to the new web page. Ticket Philadelphia will become the ticketing and audience services department of Ensemble Arts Philly, continuing its exceptional customer service under the new name.
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Below is a full, chronological list of Spring 2024 programming presented by Ensemble Arts Philly. For the most up-to-date list, visit www.EnsembleArtsPhilly.org:
AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
Academy of Music
January 3 – 21, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization’s Broadway Series
VIR DAS: MIND FOOL
Miller Theater
January 20, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents programming in association with Live Nation
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS: MAX ROACH
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Verizon Hall
January 21, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Jazz Series
THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Perelman Theater
January 25, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents
HASAN MINHAJ: OFF WITH HIS HEAD
Miller Theater
January 26 – 27, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents in association with Live Nation
MRS. DOUBTFIRE
Academy of Music
February 6 – 18, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization’s Broadway Series
FORTUNE FEIMESTER: LIVE LAUGH LOVE!
Miller Theater
February 17, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents in association with Outback Presents
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
Academy of Music
February 23 – 25, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
The Forrest Theatre
February 27 – March 10, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization’s Broadway Series
EMMET COHEN TRIO
Perelman Theater
March 14, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly’s Jazz Series
DISNEY’S FROZEN
Academy of Music
March 21 – April 7, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization’s Broadway Series
Also, part of Ensemble Arts Philly’s Family Discovery Series, sponsored by Dietz & Watson
KEVONSTAGE & THAT CHICK ANGEL: HERE’S THE THING
Miller Theater
March 30, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents in association with Outback Presents
TERENCE BLANCHARD: FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES
Verizon Hall
April 7, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly’s Jazz Series
FRANCO ESCAMILLA
Miller Theater
April 7, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents in association with Metropolitan Entertainment
HADESTOWN
Academy of Music
April 10 – 14, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization’s Broadway Series
PHILADANCO! ........DIRECTOR’S CHOICE
Perelman Theater
April 12 – 14, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents
CHLOÉ ARNOLD’S SYNCOPATED LADIES: LIVE!
Miller Theater
April 13, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly’s Family Discovery Series, sponsored by Dietz & Watson
ANTHONY JESELNIK: BONES AND ALL
Miller Theater
April 27, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents in association with Live Nation
BRAD WILLIAMS TOUR ‘24
Miller Theater
April 28, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents in association with Emporium Presents
ANDRÉS CEPEDA: TENGO GANAS TOUR
Miller Theater
May 2, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents in association with Metropolitan Entertainment
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
Miller Theater
May 9 – 11, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Broadway Series
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
Miller Theater
May 14 – 19, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization’s Broadway Series
HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL
Perelman Theater
May 18, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly’s Jazz Series
RHETT & LINK
Academy of Music
June 9, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly Presents in association with Live Nation
FUNNY GIRL
Academy of Music
July 16 – 28, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization’s Broadway Series
MAMMA MIA!
Academy of Music
August 6 – 11, 2024
Part of Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization’s Broadway Series
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