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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

260 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-5800
Ranked #7 of 258 attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Theaters, Performances, Symphonies, Civic Centers
Traveler Description: The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is located at 300 S. Broad St. Philadelphia PA 19102. For more information, visit www.kimmelcenter.org or... more »
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Woodbridge, Virginia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Drexel's Earl Mack School of Law graduation was held in the Kimmel Center and it was wonderful. Great seats, good views for all and a sentimental experience for parents, grandparents and everyone in our family to watch Brie walk across that stage! More

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Midlothian, Virginia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

well...its warm during the day in the atrium..it has a glass ceiling..but there is a snack bar area there.. the bathrooms are clean and plentiful the seating is well designed the seats are comfortable the student artwork displayed through out the hallways was very appealing More

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Malvern, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

I had the pleasure of enjoying a concert by Lang Lang in Nov, 2011. Amazingly talented and an absolutely beautiful venue. I don't think there is a bad seat in the house. Perfect night. More

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Boynton Beach, Florida
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Took a tour of the building, which contains several performance theaters and halls. The view is better than that in the adjacent, venerable Academy of Music. More

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cherry hill, nj
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

always a fabulous schedule of entertainment. Always a night to remember! More

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Silver Spring, MD
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

On Saturdays a guide will talk for 1.5 hrs. about architecture on Broad Street as well as the Kimmel. For free! Thanks, Karen. More

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Audubon, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Easy to get to and awesome shows. Worth going especially of shows coming from Broadway. The Nutcracker was given a little twist which made it a unique experience. More

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Pacific Northwest
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

We didn't see any productions in this building, but bought our tickets for the opera Manon Lescaut (staged next door in the gorgeously restored opera house). We wandered through the building very impressed. More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

We've been here several times in the past few years for the orchestra. As someone who used to have season tickets to the nose bleed seats when the Orchestra was at the Academy of Music, this hall is awe-inspiring. If you have a chance to see the Philadelphia Orchestra, or another event, here, then go! More

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NJ
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

The Kimmel Center must be one of the best performing arts facilities in the US (perhaps not necessarily in measurement of acoustics, but definitely in overall patron experience), I say this, having performed at or visited virtually all prominent orchestral performance venues in the US. When the Hamilton Terrace renovations are completed later this year, there will be yet another... More

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