
Temple University Early Childhood Music Classes to be Offered at Kimmel Center
December 20, 2005
Library of Congress Song of America Tour with Thomas Hampson Comes to Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center January 8
December 16, 2005
Kimmel Center Inc. Elects New Board Chairman
William P. Hankowsky Voted to Succeed Daniel J. Whelan
December 12, 2005
The Black Watch is Joined by the Band of the Welsh Guards for an Evening of Pageantry in Their Debut Performance at the Kimmel Center
December 8, 2005
Jerry Blavat Returns to Perform his First Ever Kimmel Christmas Show, A Very Geator Christmas
December 5, 2005
PHILADANCO Performs Xmas Philes in the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater
December 3, 2005
Broadway Junior on Tour Premieres with “After Schoolsical Special” January 17-20, 2006
December 1, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents Announces Participating Hotel Partners for 2005/06 Performance Season
December 1, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents Opens the Holiday Season with A Colonial Holiday
November 23, 2005
The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Perform Duke Ellington’s Harlem Nutcracker
November 22, 2005
Tuba Christmas! Returns to the Kimmel Center’s Free in the Plaza Series, Saturday, December 3
November 20, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents Celebrates a Holiday Tradition with the Vienna Choir Boys
November 20, 2005
New York Philharmonic Returns to Verizon Hall
November 14, 2005
Germany’s Cabaret Dance Band Max Raabe & The Palast Orchester Perform the Timeless Music of the Golden Age at the Kimmel Center
November 7, 2005
The Weather Indoors is Delightful: Enjoy New Year’s Day at the Kimmel Center
November 4, 2005
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING On Sale at the Academy of music in Philadelphia on Saturday, November 12
November 1, 2005
The Kimmel Center Celebrates the Holidays with Something for Everyone with a Variety of Performances and Artists
October 28, 2005
Two-Time Tony-Award Winning Dancer/Choreographer Savion Glover® to Perform Classical Savion® at Kimmel Center
October 28, 2005
Ellis Marsalis Brings the Sounds of the Big Easy to the Kimmel Center
October 27, 2005
Classical Music Prodigies Hilary Hahn and Natalie Zhu to Perform at the Kimmel Center
October 27, 2005
Philadelphia Natives and Jazz Greats Christian McBride and Odean Pope to Perform in the Third Annual Philly Jazz All-Star Night at the Kimmel Center
October 27, 2005
A Woman’s Heart Featuring Mary Black, Maura O’Connell, Sharon Shannon and Cara Dillon to Perform at the Kimmel Center
October 25, 2005
Chinese Pipa Virtuoso Wu Man to Open Kimmel Center Fresh Ink Series
October 19, 2005
Queens of World Music Angelique Kidjo and Eva Ayllon Perform at the Kimmel Center
October 18, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents Keyboard Conversations© with Jeffrey Siegel: The Power and Passion of Beethoven
October 7, 2005
Gospel Sensation Richard Smallwood and Vision to Appear at Kimmel Center
Special Guests, Philadelphia’s Dixie Hummingbirds, Will Also Take the Stage Free in the Plaza to Feature Philly Vocal Ensemble Agape
October 4, 2005
Jane Monheit Added to Kimmel Center Presents 2005/2006 Season December 10 Acclaimed Jazz Singer to Perform Selections From New Holiday Album The Season
October 4, 2005
Kimmel Center’s 2005/06 Adult Education Series Announced Mondays at the Merck Offerings To Range from Organ Tours, to Dance, Gospel, Steel Drums and More
October 1, 2005
Annie's Back! America's Most Beloved Musical Comes to the Academy of Music November 22
September 30, 2005
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Joins Four Other Nationally-Renowned Performing Arts Organizations in Forming FIVE CENT PRODUCTIONS a Producing Consortium That Will Take an Active Role in Answering the Demand for Theatrical Material Across the Country
September 30, 2005
Kimmel Center's Cadillac Broadway at the Adademy Series Reaches Subscription Milestone
September 21, 2005
General Motor's Signature Brand Cadillac Signs on to Become New Sponsor of Kimmel Center's Broadway at the Academy 2005/2006 Season
September 21, 2005
Chicago Jazz Great Von Freeman to Perform at Kimmel Center
September 19, 2005
Jazz legend Chick Corea and Band Touchstone Scheduled to Perform at Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall
Chick Corea and Touchstone’s Flamenco-Fused Jazz
September 12, 2005
Drag Cabaret Duo Kiki and Herb Make their Kimmel Center Debut
Kiki & Herb Unabashedly Approach Any and Every Genre and Style, to the Delight of Audience Members
September 12, 2005
Kimmel Center Launches First Performing Arts Center Blog Site
Public Encouraged to Voice Their Opinion on the Arts at www.blog.kimmelcenter.org
September 12, 2005
Kimmel Center to Join Hurrican Katrina Victims Relief Efforts with Entire Opening Weekend of Concerts September 15-17
Artists to Donate Fees, Kimmel Center Employees Contribute, Free Concert Tickets Given to Evacuees
September 8, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents Los Lobos on October 2
Alejandro Escovedo to make Kimmel Center Debut
September 7, 2005
Portugal’s Queen of Fado, Mariza, to Perform at Kimmel Center on October 9
Lila Downs, featured on the Frida soundtrack, to join Mariza
September 7, 2005
Bright Eyes Added to Kimmel Center Presents 2005/2006 Season
Conor Oberst to Perform at the Academy of Music with Special Guests Feist and The Magic Numbers
September 7, 2005
Broadway's Biggest Blockbuster WICKED Comes to Philadelphia!
September 6, 2005
Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis: “A Special Duo Occasion” Added to Kimmel Center Presents 2005/06 Season
August 17, 2005
Public Radio International’s Hit Show FROM THE TOP Taped at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center in May 2005 to Air on Public Radio Stations Nationwide in September
August 15, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents Opens 2005-06 Season with a Diverse Weekend of Extraordinary Performers
The Roots Return Home to Philadelphia for a Special Verizon Hall Performance
August 15, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents Opens 2005/06 Season with a Diverse Weekend of Extraordinary Performers
Legendary Singer Tony Bennett Brings Class and Panache to the Kimmel Center Thursday, September 15 to Open Mellon Jazz Series
August 15, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents Opens 2005/06 Season With a Diverse Weekend of Extraordinary Performers
Solomon Burke, “The King of Rock & Soul,” Will Perform at the Kimmel Center September 17, Performing with the Signature Soul Sound of the MFSB Band
August 15, 2005
Kimmel Center 1pm Daily Tours
Public Invited to Tour Philadelphia's Kimmel Center
August 15, 2005
From Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road... "The Beatles Experience" as performed by Rain Makes Philadelphia Premiere at the Academy of Music
Engagement Added As Part of Kimmel Center Presents Broadway at the Academy Theater Series
August 5, 2005
Doctor Dolittle Brings a Menagerie of Animal Magic to Academy of Music September 21
First American Tour Promises to Delight Audiences of All Ages!
Production Launches 2005-06 Kimmel Center Presents Broadway at the Academy Theater Season
August 3, 2005
Single Tickets Go On Sale Monday, August 15 For Entire Kimmel Center Presents 2005-06 Season
Six New Shows Added to Season Lineup Including:
The Roots & Friends; Kiki & Herb; Max Raabe & The Palast Orchester; Emmylou Harris; Medeski, Martin & Wood; andCesaria Evora With Keren Ann
Additional Peformers Added To Kimmel Center Presents Shows: Lila Downs added to Mariza; Dixie Hummingbirds added to Richard Smallwood
August 1, 2005
Delivery and Installation of Kimmel Center’s New Dobson Organ to Begin July 11, 2005
June 13, 2005
Students Step Up to the Challenge of the Kimmel Center's First "Dance in the Schools Initiative" Performance
PHILADANCO's Apprentice Company D/2 Joins Local Students for a Dance Recital in Kimmel Center's Perelman Theater
May 17, 2005
Evita will Hold Open Auditions for Local Youngsters on May 24
Legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical is Looking to Cast Area Youth to Sing in Upcoming Philadelphia Engagement at Academy of Music
May 5, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents Fourth Season Closes with Musical Visions
Fresh Ink & “See Hear!” Program to Include Works by Mozart, Bach, Stravinsky, Varese, and Gill
May 4, 2005
The Col’train Returns Home to Philadelphia to Close Out the Kimmel Center’s ‘Mellon Jazz Up Close’ Series
Performance Features Special Guest Ravi Coltrane on Saxophone
May 2, 2005
The Kimmel Center’s Third Annual Summer in the City Gala Travels to the French Riviera for Sun and Fun on Saturday, June 4, 2005
Jazz Trumpeter Chris Botti and Haitian Singer Emeline Michel to Perform in Verizon Hall at Event Benefiting Kimmel Center Inc.’s Diverse Artistic Programming, Education and Community Initiatives
April 28, 2005
PHILADANCO Returns to the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater with Part II of 35th Anniversary Season "Preserving the Past, Seizing the Future"
Kimmel Center Presents Movers and Shakers Sponsored by American Express
April 27, 2005
Public Radio International’s Hit Show FROM THE TOP Comes to Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for a Live Concert Taping
Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30pm
April 12, 2005
Kimmel Center Seeks Organist for New Dobson Pipe Organ
Dobson Organ Op. 76 to be Unveiled at Kimmel Center Organ Festival in May 2006
April 11, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents Announces 2005-2006 Season
September 15, 2005 – May 25, 2006
April 3, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents 2005-2006 Season: A Conversation with Danilo Pérez, Mellon Jazz Series Artistic Advisor
April 3, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents 2005-2006 Season: A Conversation with Mervon Mehta, Vice President for Programming and Education Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
April 3, 2005
Danilo Pérez Brings a Touch of Panama to the Kimmel Center’s ‘Mellon Jazz Up Close: Take the Col’train’ Series
March 22, 2005
Celebrate the Luck ’O The Irish on St. Patrick’s Day at the Kimmel Center
Irish Buffet and the Parade at the Kimmel Center
March 7, 2005
Kimmel Center Presents Announces Major Broadway Hits for 2005-2006 Theater Season
Disney’s THE LION KING and WICKED will Headline Third Season for Broadway at the Academy
February 27, 2005
One Book, One Philadelphia Event at the Kimmel
Tim O’Brien, author of The Things They Carried, and Grammy Award-nominated composer Jennifer Higdon feature their works inspired by the Vietnam War
February 23, 2005
Versatile Jazz Performer and Composer Fred Hersch to Perform on Kimmel Center Mellon Jazz Series
Hersch and Vocalists Kurt Elling and Kate McGarry Joined by 10-Piece Ensemble in Musical Exploration of Poetry of Walt Whitman in LEAVES OF GRASS
February 17, 2005
February Mellon Jazz Concerts Feature Coltrane to Contemporary
Col’train Series Includes Exotic Rhythms From Peru & Venezuela February 19
Herbie Hancock Salutes ‘Our Times’ With Fellow Jazzmen Feb. 23
January 31, 2005
Third Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute at the Kimmel Center
January 6, 2005

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