Academy of Music tickets 28 February 2026 - Premiere Jazz Island. Difference Between. Song of the Anchorite. Revelations | GoComGo.com

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Jazz Island. Difference Between. Song of the Anchorite. Revelations

Academy of Music, Philadelphia, USA
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Important Info
Type: Ballet
City: Philadelphia, USA
Starts at: 14:00
Acts: 1
Duration: 25min

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

Cast
Creators
Choreographer: Alvin Ailey
Choreographer: Maija Garcia
Choreographer: Matthew Neenan
Choreography: Jamar Roberts
Overview

Jazz Island by Maija García is a vibrant and rhythm-driven work that blends jazz influences with contemporary movement. The piece radiates energy, musicality, and a sense of playful freedom.

Jazz Island by Maija García is a lively exploration of rhythm, syncopation, and expressive individuality. Drawing from jazz roots, the choreography emphasizes musical accents, dynamic shifts, and personal flair within the ensemble. The work creates an atmosphere of joy and spontaneity, celebrating movement as both structure and improvisation.

Difference Between by Matthew Neenan is a contemporary ballet that explores contrast, connection, and shared space through refined movement. The choreography highlights subtle shifts in relationships and perspective.

Difference Between by Matthew Neenan is a nuanced work that examines how individuality and partnership coexist within an ensemble. Blending classical ballet technique with contemporary fluidity, the choreography plays with contrast in energy, spacing, and intent. The piece invites viewers to notice the quiet moments where difference becomes dialogue rather than division.

Song of the Anchorite by Jamar Roberts is a meditative and emotionally charged work that explores solitude, faith, and inner resilience. The choreography balances stillness and intensity, drawing the audience into a deeply reflective space.

Song of the Anchorite by Jamar Roberts is a contemplative dance work inspired by themes of isolation, devotion, and spiritual searching. Through restrained yet powerful movement, the choreography evokes a sense of inward focus and quiet strength. The piece reflects Roberts’ signature ability to merge emotional depth with refined physical expression, creating an atmosphere of reverence and introspection.

Revelations by Alvin Ailey is a powerful modern dance masterpiece inspired by African American spirituals and lived experience. The work expresses struggle, faith, and joy through deeply emotional and communal movement.

Revelations by Alvin Ailey is an iconic dance work that traces a journey from sorrow to hope using music rooted in African American spirituals. Through a blend of modern dance, ballet, and jazz influences, the choreography reflects resilience, spirituality, and collective memory. It remains a timeless celebration of the human spirit and one of the most influential works in modern dance history.

Venue Info

Academy of Music - Philadelphia
Location   Academy of Music is at 240 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

 Known for its elegant historic interior, the theater hosts opera, ballet, concerts, and Broadway shows. The hall features multiple seating levels, including orchestra, balcony, family circle, and amphitheater, offering audiences a classic and immersive performance experience.

The Academy of Music opened its doors in 1857 and has been showcasing some of the world's best artists and performers ever since. Today the theater is widely used for a variety of performances from Broadway to comedians, musicians and orchestras, seating up to 2,600 guests. 

The hall was built in 1855–57 and is the oldest opera house in the United States that is still used for its original purpose. Known as the “Grand Old Lady of Locust Street,” the venue is the home of the Philadelphia Ballet and Opera Philadelphia. It was also home to the Philadelphia Orchestra from its inception in 1900 until 2001, when the orchestra moved to the new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The Philadelphia Orchestra still retains ownership of the Academy. The hall was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962. Known for its elegant historic interior, the theater hosts opera, ballet, concerts, and Broadway shows. The hall features multiple seating levels, including orchestra, balcony, family circle, and amphitheater, offering audiences a classic and immersive performance experience.

Important Info
Type: Ballet
City: Philadelphia, USA
Starts at: 14:00
Acts: 1
Duration: 25min
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