2012 Season Brochure

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what summer soundslike


Il Divo — June 9 The Philadelphia Orchestra Beethoven’s 9th — June 27 ■ All Tchaikovsky Spectacular — June 29 ■ Idina Menzel — June 30 ■ Chris Botti — July 19 ■ The Music of John Williams — July 20 ■ Symphonic Spectacular — July 21 ■

contemporary

Curtis Symphony Orchestra — May 11

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Patti LaBelle, The O’Jays, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Tank — July 27

Jimmy Cliff, Beres Hammond, Luciano, Trevor Hall & More “Reggae In The Park” — June 10 Foster The People with special guests Tokyo Police Club & Kimbra — June 14 Jill Scott, KEM, DJ Jazzy Jeff, & special guest Eric Roberson — June 23 Norah Jones with special guest Sasha Dobson — June 28

Tchaikovsky & Dvorák — July 24 ■ The Legend Of Zelda: Symphony of The Goddesses — July 25

Mindless Behavior with special guests Jacob Latimore, Lil Twist & Kayla Brianna — July 6

Jackie Evancho & The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia — August 25

An Evening with Furthur Phil Lesh & Bob Weir — July 7

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra ■

orchestral

Scorpions with special guest Tesla — July 11

Sigur Rós at Skyline Stage @ The Mann — July 29 — July 30 (sold out) “Party in Fairmount Park” with New Edition, Salt-NPepa, El DeBarge — August 5 Jane’s Addiction with special guest Die Antwoord — August 15 Victoria Justice with special guest Max Schneider — August 16 My Morning Jacket with special guest Band of Horses — August 17 Train with special guests Mat Kearney and Andy Grammer — August 18 Smokey Robinson with special guest Sinbad — August 26 The Disco Biscuits present... City Bisco — October 5 & 6


the philadelphia orchestra

Supported by:

CHRIS BOTTI PECO Pops @ the Mann

JULY 19

SIX SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCES

THURSDAY 8:00PM Tickets: $52, $42, $32, $19.50 (Terrace/Lawn) Steven Reineke, conductor

THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS: A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!

BEETHOVEN’S 9TH JUNE 27 WEDNESDAY, 8:00PM Tickets: $49.50, $25, $17.50, $12.50 (Terrace/Lawn) Xian Zhang, conductor (debut) Juliette Kang, violin Kimberly Fisher, violin Othalie Graham, soprano (debut) Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo soprano (debut) Zachary Borichevsky, tenor (debut) Luis Ledesma, baritone The Philadelphia Singers Chorale 5:30PM pre-concert performance by the Philadelphia International Music Festival Free for ticket holders for this evening's performance

ALL TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR WITH FIREWORKS! JUNE 29 FRIDAY 8:00PM Tickets: $49.50, $25, $17.50, $12.50 (Terrace/Lawn) Cristian Macelaru, conductor (debut) Alexander Ullman,* pianist (debut) *Curtis Institute of Music Supported by:

PECO Pops @ the Mann

IDINA MENZEL BAREFOOT AT THE MANN

JULY 20 FRIDAY 8:00PM Tickets: $49.50, $25, $17.50, $12.50 (Terrace/Lawn)

PECO Pops @ the Mann JUNE 30 SATURDAY 8:00PM

Lucas Richman, conductor Peter Mark Richman, host

Tickets: $95, $69.50, $55, $49, $19.50 (Terrace/Lawn) Steven Reineke, conductor Supported by:

Supported by:

SYMPHONIC SPECTACULAR “DAZZLING VISUALS AND FIREWORKS” JULY 21 SATURDAY 8:00PM Tickets: $49.50, $25, $17.50, $12.50 (Terrace/Lawn)

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Michael Krajewski, conductor (debut) Elliott Forrest, Visual Producer

Supported by:


pittsburgh symphony orchestra

FOSTER THE PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TOKYO POLICE CLUB & KIMBRA

Contemporary

JUNE 14 THURSDAY 7:30PM Tickets: $36.50, $32,50, $29.50 (Terrace/Lawn)

TWO SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCES

TCHAIKOVSKY & DVORÁK

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES

JULY 24 TUESDAY 8:00PM Tickets: $49.50, $25, $17.50, $12.50 (Terrace/Lawn)

JULY 25

Manfred Honeck, Music Director (debut) Johannes Moser, cello (debut) Supported by:

WEDNESDAY 8:30PM

Supported by:

Tickets: $95, $79.50, $59.50, $35, $19.50 (Terrace/Lawn) Eímear Noone, conductor (debut)

jackie evancho & the chamber orchestra of philadephia

JILL SCOTT’S SUMMER BLOCK PARTY JILL SCOTT, KEM, DJ JAZZY JEFF WITH SPECIAL GUEST ERIC ROBERSON Presented by Live Nation JUNE 23 SATURDAY 7:00PM Tickets: $99.75, $79.75, $49.75 (Terrace), $39.75 (Lawn)

”DREAM WITH ME IN CONCERT” AUGUST 25 SATURDAY 8:00PM

Artists and repertoire subject to change

Tickets: $99.50, $75, $65, $45 (Balcony)

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NORAH JONES WITH SPECIAL GUEST SASHA DOBSON Peco Pops @ the Mann An XPN Welcomes Event JUNE 28 THURSDAY 7:30PM Tickets: $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 (Balcony), $29.50 (Terrace/Lawn)

SCORPIONS “THE FINAL STING TOUR” WITH SPECIAL GUEST TESLA JULY 11 WEDNESDAY 7:30PM Tickets: $79.50, $59.50, $52.50, $49.50 (Balcony), $29.50 (Terrace/Lawn)

MINDLESS BEHAVIOR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS JACOB LATIMORE, LIL TWIST & KAYLA BRIANNA

JULY 6 FRIDAY 7:00PM Tickets: $49.50

MAZE FEATURING FRANKIE BEVERLY, PATTI LABELLE, THE O’JAYS, KENNY “BABYFACE” EDMONDS AND TANK THE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

AN EVENING WITH FURTHUR PHIL LESH & BOB WEIR JULY 7 SATURDAY 7:30PM Tickets: $59.50, $44.50 (Terrace), $34.50 (Lawn)

Presented by Live Nation JULY 27 FRIDAY 6:00PM Tickets: $125.75, $85.75, $55.75 (Terrace), $39.75 (Lawn) 75 cents from each ticket purchased goes towards an artist charity

SIGUR RÓS at SKYLINE STAGE @ the Mann JULY 29 SUNDAY 8:00PM Tickets: $36 (General Admission Standing Room) &

JULY 30 MONDAY 8:00PM Tickets: SOLD OUT (General Admission Standing Room)

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“PARTY IN FAIRMOUNT PARK” WITH NEW EDITION, SALT-N-PEPA, EL DEBARGE

TRAIN WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MAT KEARNEY AND ANDY GRAMMER

Peco Pops @ the Mann AUGUST 5

Presented by Jim Beam AUGUST 18

Sunday 7:00PM Tickets: $125.00, $79.75, $49.75 (Terrace), $39.75 (Lawn)

SATURDAY 7:30PM Tickets: $55, $49.50, $39.50 (Balcony), $29.50 (Terrace/Lawn)

Supported by:

JANE'S ADDICTION WITH SPECIAL GUEST DIE ANTWOORD AUGUST 15 WEDNESDAY 8:30PM Tickets: $55, $49.50, $39.50 (Balcony)

SMOKEY ROBINSON WITH SPECIAL GUEST SINBAD

VICTORIA JUSTICE WITH SPECIAL GUEST MAX SCHNEIDER

Peco Pops @ the Mann AUGUST 26 SUNDAY 8:00PM Tickets: $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 (Balcony), $25.50 Supported by: (Terrace/Lawn)

AUGUST 16 THURSDAY 7:30PM Tickets: $43.50, $35 (Balcony)

MY MORNING JACKET WITH SPECIAL GUEST BAND OF HORSES IN SUPPORT OF URBAN BLAZERS

An XPN Welcomes Event AUGUST 17 FRIDAY 7:30PM Tickets: $48.50, $39.50 (Balcony), $29.50 (Terrace/Lawn)

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THE DISCO BISCUITS PRESENT CITY BISCO 2-DAY FESTIVAL OCTOBER 5 & 6 FRIDAY & SATURDAY Check MannCenter.org for line-up updates & on sale info!


The Mann’s Young People’s Concert Series 50,000 smiling faces, 100,000 tapping feet, and a lifetime of memories—building tomorrow’s audience one child at a time…

“Passport to Discovery” July 12—ROOTS, RITES & RHYTHMS Journey rhythmically through various cultures from the past to the present July 26—ROCK SCHOOL FOR DANCE EDUCATION Relish the fusion of classical ballet, modern dance, urban hip-hop moves and grooves in this exhilarating performance

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August 1—STEP AFRIKA! Discover the world of stepping where tradition meets rhythm as performers use their bodies as their instruments

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS: Ability to reserve seats and order tickets ahead of the general public VIP Parking Invitations to Meet & Greets with the artists Access to the Private PITCAIRN Donor Terrace & Garden Concierge Ticketing Membership benefits are dependent upon giving level. For a complete list of membership levels and benefits visit our website www.manncenter.org/support For questions about benefits or to make your tax-deductable gift please call: THE MEMBERSHIP OFFICE AT (215) 546-7900 X110

August 6—RISING STARS OF TOMORROW Showcasing a creative array of the region’s most talented young performers ages 8 – 21 August 8—NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF CANADA Philadelphia debut performance of Canada’s most exceptionally talented young instrumentalists Programs are 1 hour and 15 minutes long. Tickets are not required for these FREE concerts. Seating is general admission and given on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are required only for groups of 30 of more. For more information, visit mannceneter.org/education, call 215-546-7900 ext. 109 or email education@manncenter.org. Sponsors

Anonymous BNY Mellon Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation

The Gitlin Family Foundation The Anne M. and Philip Glatfelter, III Family Foundation

GlaxoSmithKline Hamilton Family Foundation The LENFEST Foundation Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation

National Penn Bank Pitcairn Group Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Foundation


About Skyline Stage @ the Mann: There’s an all new way to love music at the Mann! Introducing Skyline Stage, located at the top of the hill, a truly unique GA standing room concert experience backed by unmatched skyline views. Enjoy great music in historic Fairmount Park like never before!

Thank you to all season partners of the Mann. season sponsors

Feast on a beautiful view of Philadelphia’s skyline at the Mann’s Crescendo Restaurant and Lounge (select performances only). Visit manncenter.org/crescendo for more information.


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FAIRMOUNT PARK . PHILADELPHIA

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