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Theater Information

Philadelphia Ballet performs in two different locations: the Academy of Music and Perelman Theater. The health and safety of our community is our highest priority, we commit to meeting or exceeding the requirements from national, state, and local officials at the given time of each performance. We currently do not know what will be required in terms of health and safety protocols in the future, however we are following the lead of our venue partner, Ensemble Arts Philly. Rest assured, our protocols will be based on the most current information and guidelines available at that time. Read more about Ensemble Arts Philly commitment to a safe and clean environment for patrons, artists and staff.

PARKING FACILITIES

Bellevue Parking Lot: northwest side of Broad & Locust Streets.

Doubletree Hotel: southwest corner of Broad & Locust Streets.

Park & Lock: on Spruce between 15th and 16th Streets on north side.

Central Parking System:
1327 Locust Street (at Juniper)
15th and Sansom Streets
219 S. Broad Street
1616 Chancellor Street
1816 Sansom Street

Kinney System: northeast side of Broad and Locust Streets.

Five Star: 1500 Spruce Street, Academy House garage.

Parkway Corporation: 1309 Locust Street.

Expect to spend between $12 − $25 for parking.

ARRIVING AND DEPARTING VIA RIDESHARE

When arriving at your show, ask your driver to follow the in-app navigation directions directly to your venue.

Getting home from your show is now easier than ever with our new rideshare pickup zone in front of the Miller Theater. The rideshare zone is the same for all our venues: Miller Theater, Kimmel Center, or Academy of Music.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Broad Street Line: Take Broad Street subway and exit at the Walnut/Locust stop. Market-Frankford Line or Trolley riders should make a free transfer to the Broad Street Line at the 15th & Market stop.

PATCO High Speed Line from New Jersey: Exit at the 15/16th and Locust Street stop.

SEPTA Regional Rail: City Hall/Penn Center Suburban Station. Walk four blocks south on 15th to Locust Street and one block east to Broad Street.

SEATING

The Academy of Music and Perelman Theater have wheelchair and power-chair or scooter accessible locations where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to theater seats. Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their seat to a theater seat should request Wheelchair-Accessible seating locations when ordering tickets. Wheelchair-accessible seats may be purchased online or by calling 215.893.1999 or 215.875.7633 TTY for location and availability. A limited number of seating locations near the stage have been reserved for the exclusive use of patrons with low vision or blindness. Please call 215.893.1999 or 215.875.7633 TTY for location and availability.

PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS (PCA)

For any guest with disabilities who requires a paid Personal Care Attendant (PCA), we will provide a PCA-Pass at no cost with a paid admission. Any guest with disabilities who requires a PCA and wishes to purchase advance tickets should contact 215.893.1999 or 215.875.7633 TTY to request a PCA-Pass with the ticket.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

Assistive listening devices are available for the Academy of Music and Perelman Theater on a first come, first served basis. Please inquire with House Management upon your arrival.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES

For more information on Philadelphia Ballet’s sensory-friendly performances, click here.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Trained Service Animals are welcome in the Academy of Music and Perelman Theater. Typically, the space under each seat will accommodate a service animal during a performance. Please call 215.893.1999 or 215.875.7633 TTY for further information regarding service animals in our venues.

RESTROOMS

Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available on all levels of the Kimmel Center, accessible to guests of Perelman Theater, as well as all ancillary spaces. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available on the Canteen level of the Academy of Music. An elevator is available to access the Canteen level.

ENTRANCES

The Kimmel Center is wheelchair-accessible from both its east (Broad Street) and north (Spruce Street) entrances. Entrances are at sidewalk level (no steps). Ramps and/or level floors enter every level of Perelman Theater. A curb cut on the corner of Broad Street and Spruce Street allows for access from the sidewalk.

The Academy of Music has a wheelchair-accessible entrance on the south side of the building, which allows for direct entry to the main lobby. A curb cut at the corner of Broad Street and Locust Street allows for access to the sidewalk leading to the accessible ramp on the south side of the building.

ACCESS Program

The ACCESS Program requires that patrons call into the Box Office (215.893.1999) to request tickets. Tickets will have to be picked up at the Box Office of the Academy of Music with one of the pictured government issued ACCESS Cards or an Art-Reach ACCESS Card.

WILL I NEED TO WEAR A MASK, TAKE MY TEMPERATURE, OR PROVIDE A NEGATIVE COVID TEST BEFORE ATTENDING A SHOW?

The health and safety of our community is our highest priority, we commit to meeting or exceeding the requirements from national, state, and local officials at the given time of each performance. With our reopening scheduled for fall 2021, we currently do not know what will be required in terms of health and safety protocols in the future. Rest assured, our protocols will be based on the most current information and guidelines available at that time. For the most current information regarding Covid-19 protocols at our performances, visit Ensemble Arts. All guidelines are subject to change.

WHAT DO I WEAR TO THE BALLET?

There is no specific dress code for ballet performances. Some patrons prefer to dress in business attire, while others prefer casual clothing. Formal attire is not generally worn. We would like all of our patrons to feel comfortable and enjoy the performance.

CAN I BRING MY CHILD?

All persons entering the theater, including babies in arms, must have a ticket. Children under four years of age are not admitted to either theater for regular performances. Children under three are not permitted for George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

Theater Information

ACADEMY OF MUSIC

PERELMAN THEATER

Restaurants & Partners

Transportation

PARKING FACILITIES

ARRIVING AND DEPARTING VIA RIDESHARE

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Places to Stay

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON

LE MERIDIEN

HYATT AT THE BELLEVUE

LOEWS PHILADELPHIA HOTEL

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

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