Summer Events at the Kimmel

Yanni

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is presenting four exciting and exceptionally different shows this summer.  The first is International superstar Yanni, who brings his greatest hits and new songs to the Academy of Music July 19-20, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Accompanied by his world-renowned orchestra, Yanni’s performance will feature all of his greatest hits along with music from his most recent album, Sensuous Chill. For over two decades Yanni has been one of the top global touring acts with over 50 platinum and gold albums to his name. His success has allowed him to engage in many humanitarian projects.  The second engagement is British rock star, singer and songwriter Bryan Ferry who will be appearing at Verizon Hall July 21 at 7:30 p.m.  with special guest LP. The performance will feature a set list that combines both songs from Ferry’s time with Roxy Music as well as solo hits, including his critically acclaimed Avonmore, his 15^th solo album.  Opening for Perry is American pop star LP (Laura Pergolizzi). In addition to her own work, she has written songs for Heidi Montag, Rihanna and Christina Aguilera.  The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, in association with Mills Entertainment presents Bring It! Live featuring the stars of Lifetime’s hit series Bring It!, Miss D and her Dancing Dolls performing never-before-seen routines, and audience participation. As part of its national tour, Bring It! Live will appear at the Merriam Theatre on Friday August 5 at 8:00 p.m. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, in association with Live Nation Entertainment, presents  Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, the award-winning comedians and real-life married couple, in Summer of 69; No Apostrophe. Their performance will be for one night only- August 20, 20126 at the Merriam Theater. The duo has won numerous awards for comedy both together and separately. Summer of 69: No Apostrophe promises to be a hilarious evening of comedy and music, Tickets for any of these events are available now and can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999, visiting online at kimmelcenter.org or the Kimmel Center Box Office.  Group sales are available for groups of 10 or more and can be purchased by calling 215- 790-5883.