Entertainment

With resident orchestra, ballet, theater, and opera companies, Philadelphia's array of performance arts is impressive. An exciting mix of cultural experiences thrives on the Avenue of the Arts, the city's premier arts district located along North and South Broad Street, just blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

You'll find acclaimed dramas and musicals along with international premieres and experimental arts groups at the city's numerous theaters. The Forrest and Walnut Street Theaters present popular traveling performances year round.

Freedom Theatre is widely recognized as the leading venue for African American theater in the country, while Wilma Theater is a new venue for one of Philadelphia's most daring and respected theater companies. The Prince Music Theater is dedicated to musical theater and film.

Spend a night listening to emerging pop artists, ethnic ensembles or mainstream favorites at indoor and outdoor music venues. For a local jazz or blues act, drop by Warmdaddy's or the Clef Club.

If your feet want to get into the action, Philadelphia - the home of American Bandstand - has plenty of dance venues where to swing, tango, and twist the night away.

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