Catch Me If You Can
Jan 15 - 20  |  Academy of Music

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This high-flying musical tells the story of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr., a teenager who runs away from home in search of the glamorous life. Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer—living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. Don’t miss this big-hearted musical adventure based on an astonishing real-life story of being young, in love…and in deep, deep trouble!

Catch Frank Abagnale, Jr. for a Q&A Session on Friday, January 18!
Frank Abagnale Jr, the man who inspired the musical by living the story, will appear live on the Academy of Music stage following the Friday evening performance of Catch Me If You Can. Mr. Abagnale will take questions from the audience and talk about his life and work in fraud prevention. This event is free to all Friday evening ticket holders – so get yours today!

British Isles of Wonder
The Band of the Scots Guards
The Black Watch 3rd Battalion
Fri, Jan 11
Verizon Hall

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Bryan Adams
Fri, Jan 25
Merriam Theater

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Jerry Blavat
The Divas of All Time
Featuring Darlene Love
Sat, Jan 26
Verizon Hall

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Sittin' In: Hosted by Laurin Talese
Wed, Jan 9  |  7:30pm  |  Commonwealth Plaza

Sittin’ In kicks off 2013 with a spectacular night of hot music and vocals hosted by Laurin Talese backed by an all-star house band featuring Eric Wortham II (a frequent musician for Jill Scott), Adam Blackstone (current MD for Jay Z, Rhianna, and Kanye West among other top ten artists), and Anwar Marshall – one of Philly’s hottest drummers.

Performing with Eric D. Wortham II at Chris' Jazz Café, Talese stopped the show with gutsy new renditions of both classical and jazz standards. Wortham notes "Musically, she has very big ears, and she understands what's going on harmonically... She has great feel in terms of time. Her phrasing is impeccable. And she can switch from jazz to classical on a dime."

Don’t miss this unforgettable new spin on the classics as Talese joins the house band and local favorite DJ PHSH for a night of eclectic mix of horns, vinyl, and vocals.

> Read about Laurin Talese in the Chicago Tribune's "A splendid new voice blossoms in Philly"

Isabelle Demers, organ
Sat, Jan 19  |  3pm  |  Verizon Hall

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A true force of nature at the organ, “diminutive dynamo” Isabelle Demers is gaining renown as one of North America's most breathtaking organists. The Québec native kicks off our 12/13 Organ Recital season with a breathtaking program by Bach, Tchaikovsky, Daveluy, and more.

   All ticket holders to this event are invited to attend a pre-concert lecture with Michael Barone, host of American Public Media's PIPEDREAMS, and Isabelle Demers at 2:15pm in Verizon Hall.