Built in 1857, The Academy of Music on Broad Street is the oldest Opera House in use not only in Center City, but also in all of the U.S. Modeled after La Scala Opera House in Milan, the Academy is home to the Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Broadway at the Academy performance series, and the Pennsylvania Ballet.
The decor is glamorous and decadent and showcases a 5,000-pound crystal chandelier in the entrance. Many orchestral, operatic, and Broadway-born performances are scheduled throughout the year, such as Bruckner's Final Symphony, Salome, Beijing, and Tokyo. Broadway productions have included shows like The Wizard of Oz, Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, Motown the Musical, Newsies, and Evita, to name just a few. The Academy also offers many concerts that are free to the public.
The Academy of Music
240 Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 893-1999
www.academyofmusic.org
www.visitphilly.com/music-art/philadelphia/the-academy-of-music/
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