Academy of Music

This is the oldest opera house in the US, and home of the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Opera Company of Philadelphia. It's been in use since 1857 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962

Constructed in 1857 and known as the “Grand Old Lady” of Broad Street, this historic arts site is home to the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Opera Company of Philadelphia.

Obviously, parquet seating is best. Unfortunately, the theater (as beautiful as it is) is full of columns that will block your view ????

The Pennsylvania Ballet performs here. The theater itself is nostalgic and an intimate atmosphere .

Every year on the day after Labor Day, the 1857 five-ton chandelier drifts slowly down from 90 ft in the air to float above the audience’s seats. For the next 4 days, it is carefully cleaned .

Nothing quite like the Academy. Gorgeous inside. Much better than any of the other venues, such as the Forrest and Walnut Theatres . Everyone needs to see a show here at least once!

Orchestra seats are the best in the house, also try the center areas in the balcony and family circle .

A beautiful, historic building where you're sure to see amazing, world class entertainment.

Buy tickets at the Box Office and avoid the 20 dollar per ticket fee

Beautiful theater for plays and major events (e.g., graduations, dance recitals, etc.).

Wicked was spectacular and the theater is great! More ladies rooms are needed!

Fabulous shows and beautiful historic venue. Painful cramped seating.

Go to the ballet ! How magnificent to watch beautiful human bodies move gracefully across creative backdrops to music that reverberates the soul in a world class and historic theater !

Don't be afraid to change seats during intermission ... Ticket office folks are very friendly as well

Go around the block to Exlir Coffee for a double shot of espresso during intermission !

Perfect venue for Phantom . So much history.

The fifth Republican National convention , which unanimously nominated incumbent President Ulysses S. Grant, was held June 5–6, 1872 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.

I enjoyed the HELLO DOLLY MUSICAL, it was very good and funny

Nice old theater , but the sound very good.

Went to see the nutcracker here. Sat on the side of the family circle . Seats were horrendous. We only saw the shadows of the performers . Stay away from these seats!

Want to get a closer look? They now offer free tours of the Academy. Ask the Kimmel center box office for more info

FELA! was amazing! Then across the street to Varalli and Perch Pub . Great night!

Great show

Broadway Musical FELA. Try "Varalli" across the street before going in.

Saw Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch.

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Gorgeous theater

Six take two. Is that twelve?

Get a scotch

Enjoyed the Nutcracker with Cole,

Wicked!!!!! Amazing show!!

Amazing show

Saw the phantom of the opera....WOW

Wicked awesome!

Peter Pan with Pennsylvania Ballet w/Lily, Julie, Dale

SISTER ACT was fabulous!

Great place to work

Tip your bartender !

There is another wash rooms and drink bar downstairs which seem less crowded .

Small seats for big guys!

Wow!! Now that is a GIN and tonic . Whoa!

Needs a serious renovation. At least the seats.

Surgery?! In an opera?! How wonderfully decadent!

Bars are cash-only!

The obstructed-view seats aren't so bad if you need a last-minute ticket.

Romeo& Juliet is going to be Fabulous!!!!!

Yanni live

Step in time! Step in time!

Seeing Billy Elliot!

Try not to get stuck behind a pillar