Tweet it! JUST ANNOUNCED: @KimmelCenter unveils stellar lineup for 2016/17 season… #BWYPHL #jazz #acrobatics & much more! Details @ kimmelcenter.org Press Contact: Amanda Conte 215-790-5847
[email protected] KIMMEL CENTER ANNOUNCES UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS AND PERFORMERS FOR 2016–17 SEASON STELLAR LINEUP INCLUDES SUPERSTARS SMOKEY ROBINSON, CAROL BURNETT, ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER, AND LEWIS BLACK; FAMILY FAVORITES ODD SQUAD LIVE AND ELEPHANT + PIGGIE; RETURNING KIMMEL CENTER TRADITIONS A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS AND JERRY BLAVAT; BROADWAY PHILADELPHIA; AND MORE! FAMILY DISCOVERY SERIES RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON TICKETS FOR MOST SHOWS GO ON SALE AT THE 2ND ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Philadelphia, PA, July 27, 2016) –– The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts proudly announces programming for the 2016–17 season featuring internationally-acclaimed superstars in rock, dance, comedy, and jazz; family shows as part of the Family Discovery Series, returning favorites, the best of touring Broadway, and more! The Kimmel Center’s upcoming season features a wide range of programs intended to serve Philadelphia’s broad and diverse audiences and further the Center’s position as a world-class hub for performing arts in this region. For a full list of programs, please see below. “Each season, our Kimmel Center team works to bring the very best performing arts disciplines to Philadelphia audiences and this season will be the most spectacular one yet,” said Anne Ewers, President & CEO of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. “With more than 650 performances, we are certain that there is something for everyone in Philadelphia and we cannot wait to welcome both seasoned and new friends to our campus.” 2ND ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE On September 10, 2016, the Kimmel Center will host its 2nd annual Open House from 10:00 a.m.