March 2020 programming includes a renowned Broadway revival,
celebrated artists from across comedy, jazz, chamber & orchestral music, and more
(Philadelphia, PA, February 13, 2020) ––The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus, along with Resident Company support from Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and The Philadelphia Orchestra, celebrates Women’s History Month in March 2020 with an array of programming honoring a breadth of female artistry and expression. Additionally, in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, Philadelphia and Drexel University’s Vision, 2020’s “Women 100” National Women’s Equality Initiative will host a series of events, including the
Seat at the Table
FREE and interactive exhibition, opening in March and running through September in the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza.
“Representation of women is one of our top priorities when presenting world-class art, as we continue to fulfill our mission to engage the Philadelphia region’s diverse communities with art through performance and education,” said Anne Ewers, President & CEO of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. “Throughout Women’s History Month, and all season long, we partner with our Resident Companies to bring you stories about women and female artistic champions, from comedy to Broadway, jazz to dance, chamber music to the orchestra. It is imperative to us that our audiences, particularly our growing student attendees, see themselves reflected onstage. Furthermore, it is an honor to serve as this institution’s President & CEO, with more than half of its dedicated staff made up women, and 51% female at the executive level.”
Women’s History Month-specific programming on the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus includes
Hello, Dolly!
, called “The Best Show of the Year” by NPR and “Classic Broadway at its best” by
Entertainment Weekly
, running at the Academy of Music February 19 through March 1. Comedian
Paula Poundstone
, most recently known from NPR’s #1 show,
Wait, Wait…Don\’t Tell Me!
, returns to the Kimmel Center’s Merriam Theater on Saturday, March 7; Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer
Kristin Chenoweth
returns to Verizon Hall on Friday, March 13; while the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus’ jazz series continues with Grammy Award-nominated
Jazzmeia Horn
in Perelman Theater on Saturday, March 14; and Emmy nominated comedian, actor, writer, director, and executive producer
Ilana Glazer
brings her
Horny 4 Tha Polls
to the Merriam Theater on March 21.
With the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, Philadelphia and Drexel University’s Vision 2020’s “Women 100” National Women’s Equality Initiative will host a series of events, enlightening attendees to challenges; aiming to refocus attention for 50-50 leadership in business; and impacting the 2020 election by encouraging all women to vote. The Kimmel Center will host a
Seat at the Table
exhibition
.
On Thursday, March 12,
Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de SILVIA LOZANO
plays the Merriam Theater, reflecting the work of Mexico’s leading researchers and practitioners of folklore, dance, music, and costumes. Silvia Lozano is a distinguished artist, internationally recognized as a leading promoter of authentic Mexican folklore. She has dedicated herself to sharing the beauty of music, dance, costumes, and Mexican traditions with people around the world.
Join the Kimmel Center for a presentation of Dr. Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology, at the Merriam Theater for
National Geographic Live! When Women Ruled the World
on Wednesday, March 18. Learn about women often neglected in history books, whose undeniable power and influence allowed them to work both with and against the patriarchal society. Cleopatra used her sexuality – and her money – to build alliances with warlords of the Roman empire. Neferusobek was the first woman to definitively take the title of King. Neferiti is known more for her beauty than for bringing a fractured Egypt together. What can we learn from how these women ruled? Dr. Cooney shares some illuminating answers.
The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus is home to eight beloved Resident Companies – this Women’s History Month, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents
Pamela Frank, Violin and Peter Serkin, Piano
on Tuesday, March 3. These beloved chamber musicians unite to perform an unforgettable evening of Bach. Grammy Award-winning soprano
Ana María Martínez
graces the Perelman Theater on Friday, March 13 for an all-Spanish recital of works by Rodrigo, Granados, Lecuona, de Falla, Moré, Capó, and selected zarzuela.
Takács Quartet
performs a renowned Beethoven performance on Sunday, March 15. Diving into the emotional depths of Beethoven’s music, the
Belcea Quartet
presents several of his famous string quartets on March 17 and 18. On Tuesday, March 31,
Jörg Widmann, clarinet; Tabea Zimmermann, viola; and Dénes Várjon, piano
perform a fantastical program featuring three of Europe’s most versatile and intriguing artists and Widmann’s contemporary take on classic fairy tales. In addition, The Philadelphia Orchestra joins the celebration with
Porgy and Bess
, conducted by Marin Alsop and starring soprano Angel Blue, March 5 – 7, and with Composer-in-Residence Gabriela Lena Frank for
BeethovenNOW: Symphonies 2 & 3
, March 19 – 22. As part of the latter program, the Orchestra premieres a new work by Jessica Hunt, a student of Frank’s Creative Academy. Both programs are part of the Orchestra’s
WomenNOW series
, embracing and exploring the range, creativity, and power of women in music on the podium, in composition, and on stage.
For additional information, visit
www.kimmelcenter.org
.