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Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

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Opened
  
1971

Phone
  
+1 215-898-3900

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Location
  
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Genre(s)
  
Jazz, dance, theatre, world music

Capacity
  
Bruce Montgomery Theater: 120 Harold Prince Theatre: 211 Zellerbach Theatre: 960

Address
  
University of Pennsylvania, 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Owner
  
University of Pennsylvania

Similar
  
Furness Library, Institute of Contemporary Art - Phila, Irvine Auditorium, Houston Hall, Morris Arboretum of the Uni

Profiles

Goldstar flyby of the wallis annenberg center for the performing arts


The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a theatre, dance and world music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It helped to popularize the works of composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass; the Center has also hosted shows by performers ranging from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The Center was founded in 1971.

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It was designed by Vincent G. Kling who also designed the Philadelphia Mint.

Inside the wallis annenberg center for the performing arts in beverly hills


History

The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts of the University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1971, is a major cultural destination and crossroads in the performing arts, connecting Philadelphia regional audiences and the University of Pennsylvania through exposure to innovative human expression in theatre, music and dance.

The Annenberg Center highlights the value of the performing arts by presenting world-renowned and emerging artists and companies who express adventuresome perspectives on contemporary issues, timeless ideas, and diverse cultures. By offering contextualization programs, featuring Penn faculty as well as experts from the artistic and business communities, the Annenberg Center promotes critical thinking among its audiences, creating uniquely rewarding arts experiences.

Upcoming events

The Annenberg Center offers a variety of theatre, world music and dance performances each year. To see upcoming events, visit the website.

References

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Wikipedia