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A full house enjoyed a ride through outer space on the Magic School Bus today with TheaterWorks USA.
05/03/2026

A full house enjoyed a ride through outer space on the Magic School Bus today with TheaterWorks USA.

Having a blast at our Children’s Festival PLAYground with a performance by Tim Kubart entertainment by DJ Scott Eclipse ...
05/03/2026

Having a blast at our Children’s Festival PLAYground with a performance by Tim Kubart entertainment by DJ Scott Eclipse DJ Entertainers and tons of fun activities from TaffyFun, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, Artistas Y Musicos Latinoamericanos, The Clay Studio, Institute of Contemporary Art, Linda Dubin Garfield, Penn Museum, Philly Girls Jump, Platt Student Performing Arts House, Walnut Street West Library (Free Library of Philadelphia) and Rebel Arts Movement.

Bill Blagg kicked off this year’s Children’s Festival with a dazzling display of awe-inspiring magic.
05/03/2026

Bill Blagg kicked off this year’s Children’s Festival with a dazzling display of awe-inspiring magic.

Announcing our 26/27 season, Belonging, exploring how people navigate change and find acceptance in new worlds while lon...
05/01/2026

Announcing our 26/27 season, Belonging, exploring how people navigate change and find acceptance in new worlds while longing for the community and traditions of home. Just some of the artists joining us are Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballets Jazz Montréal, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Branford Marsalis, Endea Owens, Louis Cato, Béla Fleck, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Audra McDonald and so many more. See the full lineup and subscribe now: PennLiveArts.org/26-27season

Performances of TheaterWorks USA's Magic School Bus have sold out! Please call the Box Office at 215.898.3900 for up-to-...
04/30/2026

Performances of TheaterWorks USA's Magic School Bus have sold out! Please call the Box Office at 215.898.3900 for up-to-date information as additional tickets could become available. Tickets are still available for master illusionist and there's tons more fun to be had at our Children's Festival on May 3: bit.ly/PLA-CF

04/29/2026

The Magic School Bus comes to life onstage with a musical journey through the solar system. Magician captivates with mind-blowing magic and laugh-out-loud comedy. Catch these performances and so much more at our Philadelphia Children’s Festival on May 3. Get tickets: bit.ly/PLA-CF

04/28/2026

There's some exciting news coming your way this week! Sign up for our emails to be the first to know about the artists we’re bringing to Philadelphia next season. In the meantime, enjoy a small glimpse behind the curtain. bit.ly/PLAemails

Now you see it… now you don’t! A master illusionist with tricks up every sleeve, Blagg comes to our Philadelphia Childr...
04/27/2026

Now you see it… now you don’t! A master illusionist with tricks up every sleeve, Blagg comes to our Philadelphia Children’s Festival on May 3 to bring ordinary objects to life and vanish others in the blink of an eye. Get tickets and prepare to be amazed: bit.ly/4u07rsh

On our blog, we reflect on the Listening Cabinet, an installation as part of our America Unfinished season. Explore the ...
04/27/2026

On our blog, we reflect on the Listening Cabinet, an installation as part of our America Unfinished season. Explore the impetus for this interactive exhibit as well as the audience response throughout the season: bit.ly/4u05Na5

“One of our greatest living pianists” (DownBeat Magazine), Arturo O'Farrill returns with his extraordinary Afro Latin Ja...
04/25/2026

“One of our greatest living pianists” (DownBeat Magazine), Arturo O'Farrill returns with his extraordinary Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble on May 8. Known for impeccable ensemble playing and showstopping soloists, these Grammy-winning musicians perform works from across the Latin jazz canon. Get tickets: bit.ly/497RmJS

Next month, we welcome leaders from Ensemble Arts Philly, Power Street Theatre, the Barnes Foundation and the University...
04/24/2026

Next month, we welcome leaders from Ensemble Arts Philly, Power Street Theatre, the Barnes Foundation and the University of Pennsylvania for a panel discussing the impact of arts on our quality of life. Don’t miss this free event sponsored by The Office of Social Equity and Community at Penn; register now: bit.ly/4cLAMjq

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