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May 10, 2022

THE PHILLY POPS PRESENTS THE JAZZ ORCHESTRA OF PHILADELPHIA’S CELEBRATION OF JAZZ LEGEND AND PHILLY NATIVE McCOY TYNER

THE CELEBRATION OF McCOY TYNER’S INCREDIBLE CAREER TO INCLUDE GUEST SOLOISTS BRUCE BARTH AND ERIC REED

May 2, 2022

THE PHILLY POPS APPOINTS TRUMPET VIRTUOUSO & INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CONDUCTOR BYRON STRIPLING AS PRINCIPAL GUEST CONDUCTOR

The Philly POPS announced today the appointment of Byron Stripling as Principal Guest Conductor

Apr 11, 2022

A FRESH TAKE ON THE AMERICAN DREAM—THE PHILLY POPS AND ‘S WONDERFUL! ‘S GERSHWIN!

Fan-favorite guest conductor Byron Stripling returns to the POPS with a ‘s marvelous star-studded array of guest vocalists and musicians, celebrating beloved American music legend George Gershwin in ‘S Wonderful ’S Gershwin, May 13–15 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

Mar 8, 2022

The Philly POPS Celebrates the Legacy of Broadway Luminary Oscar Hammerstein 2nd

Feb 14, 2022

THE PHILLY POPS ANNOUNCES NEW PERFORMANCES FOR 2022–2023 SEASON

UPCOMING SEASON FEATURES RETURNING FAN FAVORITES AND NEW SHOW PREMIERES, CELEBRATING POP CULTURE GREATS LIKE THE MOODY BLUES, STEPHEN SONDHEIM, THE GIANTS OF R&B AND MORE

Feb 9, 2022

THE PHILLY POPS ROCKS THE FAB FOUR’S FINAL ALBUM

POPS ROCKS LET IT BE WILL FEATURE GREATEST HITS FROM THE BEATLES PERFORMED BY THE FULL POPS ORCHESTRA, WITH RETURNING GUEST ARTISTS CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR

Dec 16, 2021

THE PHILLY POPS IS READY WITH A BRAND-NEW BEAT DANCIN’ IN THE STREETS: THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN

Dec 16, 2021

THE PHILLY POPS IS READY WITH A BRAND-NEW BEAT DANCIN’ IN THE STREETS: THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN

PERFORMANCE CELEBRATES LEGENDARY MOTOWN ARTISTS WITH BROADWAY STARS SHAYNA STEELE AND CHESTER GREGORY AND AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST MICHAEL LYNCHE

Oct 14, 2021

THE PHILLY POPS BRINGS ITS SIGNATURE HOLIDAY JOY TO THE STAGE FOR A PHILLY POPS CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 4–18

Sep 30, 2021

THE PHILLY POPS PARTNERS WITH ART-REACH TO MAKE PERFORMANCES ACCESSIBLE FOR LOW-INCOME AND DISABLED PATRONS

NEW PARTNERSHIP STARTS IN TIME FOR POPS ROCKS ABBA AND A PHILLY POPS CHRISTMAS

Sep 25, 2021

THE PHILLY POPS STREAMS ITS FIRST-EVER SUBSCRIPTION SERIES PERFORMANCE — SINATRA: A MAN AND HIS MUSIC

Aug 20, 2021

THE PHILLY POPS TIPS ITS HAT TO A BRAND-NEW SEASON WITH SINATRA: A MAN AND HIS MUSIC

Aug 18, 2021

THE PHILLY POPS RESTRUCTURES WITH ELEVATION OF FOUR POSITIONS

Aug 12, 2021

THE PHILLY POPS RAISES A GLASS WITH THE EIGHTH ANNUAL POPS BALL

Jul 30, 2021

TICKETS FOR ALL PHILLY POPS LIGHTS UP! SHOWTIME! SHOWS NOW ON SALE

THE POPS CELEBRATES THE NEW SEASON WITH A FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AT DILWORTH PARK

Feb 14, 2021

THE PHILLY POPS ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2021-2022 LIGHTS UP! SHOWTIME! SEASON

UPCOMING SEASON FEATURES RETURNING FAN FAVORITES AND NEW SURPRISES IN A SEASON CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF LIVE MUSIC

Nov 30, 2020

The Philly POPS Announces Addition of Four New Members to Board of Directors

Nov 30, 2020

The Philly POPS Brings Its Beloved Holiday Traditions Home for the Holidays

Nov 25, 2020

The Philly POPS Brings Its Beloved Holiday Traditions Home for the Holidays

Jun 16, 2020

THE PHILLY POPS CONTINUES 42-YEAR INDEPENDENCE DAY TRADITION WITH A STREAMED PERFORMANCE OF POPS ON INDEPENDENCE

Jun 16, 2020

THE PHILLY POPS PREPARES TO RELEASE FINDINGS OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (EDI) TASK FORCE

Jun 12, 2020

The Philly POPS Charts Upcoming Months and Its Return to Performance

Feb 18, 2020

DRUMROLL: THE PHILLY POPS ROCKS THE MUSIC OF PHIL COLLINS AND GENESIS

FAN-FAVORITE STUART CHAFETZ LEADS PHILLY’S BIGGEST ROCK BAND IN HITS FROM THE ‘80S AND ‘90S MUSIC LEGEND

Feb 17, 2020

The Philly POPS Celebrates The Legacy of Broadway Luminary Oscar Hammerstein 2nd

CONCERT SERIES WILL FEATURE MUSIC FROM OKLAHOMA!, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, AND MORE IN THE LYRICIST’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

Feb 14, 2020

The Philly POPS Announces 2020–2021 Bright Lights! Big City! Season

SEASON WILL FEATURE POPS-FAN FAVORITES AND NEW SURPRISES

Feb 12, 2020

David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director and Principal Conductor of The Philly POPS

Jan 22, 2020

The Philly POPS Honors The Legacy of The Queen of Soul In ARETHA: RESPECT

CONCERT SERIES CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH R&B’S GREATEST ICON

Jan 10, 2020

The Philly POPS Kicks Off 2020 in Partnership with Citizens Bank

Dec 18, 2019

The Philly POPS Honors One of Broadway's Greatest Figures in Hamlisch: With Love

Sep 18, 2019

Tituss Burgess Announced As Special Guest Vocalist of A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas

Sep 18, 2019

Tituss Burgess Announced As Special Guest Vocalist of A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas

Jul 29, 2019

CREATE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW ON SALE FOR THE PHILLY POPS TOPS OF THE POPS SEASON

GUESTS MAY NOW PURCHASE CREATE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES OF THREE OR MORE SHOWS

Jul 23, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS TO PERFORM WITH GRAMMY-WINNING SUPERSTAR SARAH McLACHLAN AT THE MET PHILADELPHIA

THE POPS MAKES ITS MET PHILADELPHIA DEBUT IN ONE-NIGHT-ONLY PERFORMANCE ON AUGUST 5, 2019

Jul 17, 2019

CHRISTMAS IN JULY: THE PHILLY POPS TO GIVE OVER 100 BIKES TO LOCAL CHILDREN FROM MILITARY, POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT FAMILIES

ANNUAL BIKE GIVEAWAY MARKS ON-SALE DATE FOR A PHILLY POPS CHRISTMAS ALONG WITH SIX PERFORMANCES AT THE MET PHILADELPHIA

Jun 5, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS TO GIVE THREE PERFORMANCES DURING WAWA WELCOME AMERICA FESTIVAL

ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL FEATURES POPS ON INDEPENDENCE WITH DISNEY PRINCESS SUSAN EGAN, POPS AT THE CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM, HONORING PATTI LABELLE, AND POPS ON THE PARKWAY WITH INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR JENNIFER HUDSON

May 6, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS NAMED THE PRINCIPAL ORCHESTRA OF THE MET PHILADELPHIA

PARTNERSHIP INCLUDES A NEW SLATE OF THE PHILLY POPS PERFORMANCE AT THE MET PHILADELPHIA

Apr 15, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS CELEBRATES THE BIRTH OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL IN PHILLY WITH AT THE HOP!

FINAL CONCERT OF 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON WILL FOCUS ON THE BANDSTAND YEARS AND THE MUSIC THAT PUT PHILLY ON THE MAP

Apr 3, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS AND KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA’S 2019 ALL-CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL

FREE ALL-DAY JAZZ FESTIVAL WILL FEATURE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL JAZZ MUSICIANS

Mar 25, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS APPOINTS PHILLY JAZZ LEGEND TERELL STAFFORD AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FOR JAZZ

STAFFORD’S APPOINTMENT WILL INCREASE ALL-CITY JAZZ PROGRAMMING AND MERGE THE JAZZ ORCHESTRA OF PHILADELPHIA WITH THE PHILLY POPS

Mar 8, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS IS ‘TOO DARN HOT’ WITH COLE PORTER’S BROADWAY

PRINCIPAL GUEST CONDUCTOR AND KISS ME, KATE EXPERT DAVID CHARLES ABELL CONDUCTS THE POPS, CATHERINE RUSSELL, LISA VROMAN, AND BEN DAVIS IN THIS SMOKING PERFORMANCE

Mar 4, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE WITH THREE-TIME GRAMMY-WINNING SUPERSTAR SARAH McLACHLAN AT THE MET PHILADELPHIA

THE POPS MAKES ITS MET PHILADELPHIA DEBUT IN THIS ONE-NIGHT-ONLY PERFORMANCE, AUGUST 5, 2019

Feb 14, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS ROCKS NORTH BROAD WITH A NIGHT AT THE OPERA HOUSE: THE MUSIC OF QUEEN AT THE MET PHILLY

THIS “PHILADELPHIAN RHAPSODY” MARKS THE POPS FIRST PERFORMANCE AT THE HISTORIC RENOVATED VENUE

Feb 14, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS ANNOUNCES 2019–2020 TOPS OF THE POPS SEASON

PLATINUM SEASON FEATURES PERFORMANCES DEDICATED TO MUSIC’S MOST AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS

Jan 14, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS TURNS BACK TIME WITH POPS ROCKS: THE ‘80S

GUEST CONDUCTOR STUART CHAFETZ ROCKS THE POPS WITH ‘80S SMASH HITS AND BALLADS BY BILLY JOEL, PHIL COLLINS, BLONDIE AND MORE!

Jan 10, 2019

THE PHILLY POPS CELEBRATES PHILLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICA’S ART FORM WITH JANUARY CONCERT SERIES

SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS TERELL STAFFORD, DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER AND ALITA MOSES JOIN THE PHILLY POPS BIG BAND, LED BY MATT GALLAGHER, TO HIGHLIGHT JAZZ ARTISTS WITH NORTH, WEST AND SOUTH PHILADELPHIA TIES

Nov 27, 2018

THE PHILLY POPS SALUTES 2,000 MILITARY, VETERANS, POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT

FIFTH ANNUAL COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL SALUTE SERIES CONCERT FEATURES USO TROUPE, 300 PERFORMERS ON STAGE, SANTA, THREE CHOIRS AND CAROLERS

Nov 1, 2018

A PHILLY POPS CHRISTMAS: SPECTACULAR SOUNDS OF THE SEASON DECKS THE HALLS OF THE KIMMEL CENTER DECEMBER 1–22

MUSIC DIRECTOR-DESIGNATE TODD ELLISON CONDUCTS THE FULL PHILLY POPS ORCHESTRA, HAMILTON STAR AND GUEST VOCALIST MANDY GONZALEZ, ORGANIST PETER RICHARD CONTE, THE PHILADELPHIA BOYS CHOIR AND THE AFRICAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS GOSPEL CHOIR

Oct 18, 2018

ROCK ‘N ROLL RENAISSANCE WOMAN STORM LARGE GETS ‘CRAZY’ WITH THE PHILLY POPS

PINK MARTINI’S ROCK SENSATION PULLS OUT ALL HER POWER, QUIRK AND CHARM FOR THIS POPS ROCKS PERFORMANCE

Sep 11, 2018

ACCLAIMED SINGER AND BROADWAY STAR HEATHER HEADLEY TO PERFORM WITH THE PHILLY POPS

THE TONY AND GRAMMY AWARD WINNER JOINS SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST HUGH PANARO AND THE PHILLY POPS ORCHESTRA FOR A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SHOW OCT. 12 AT THE KIMMEL CENTER

Aug 15, 2018

HOMETOWN HERO AND HAMILTON STAR LESLIE ODOM JR. RETURNS TO PHILADELPHIA FOR CONCERT SERIES WITH THE PHILLY POPS

THE PHILADELPHIA NATIVE’S PERFORMANCE KICKS OFF THE POPS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

Jul 27, 2018

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR PHILLY POPS 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON FALL SHOWS

LESLIE ODOM JR.: 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, STORM LARGE: A CRAZY KIND OF LOVE, AND JAZZED! THE PHILLY POPS BIG BAND WITH TERREL STAFFORD

Jun 19, 2018

Philly POPS Announces Music Director-Designate: Todd Ellison

Ellison is a veteran Broadway conductor of more than a dozen shows, including Tony winners

Jun 8, 2018

Philly POPS Announces Departure of Music Director Michael Krajewski

Jun 5, 2018

City of Philadelphia to Honor Philly POPS 40th Anniversary During Weeklong July 4 Festival

POPS to perform on July 3 and 4 during Wawa Welcome America Independence Week Festival

Apr 30, 2018

Free Philly POPS Memorial Day Concert: Sign-Ups Open

Philly's only Memorial Day concert!

Apr 10, 2018

Philly POPS Closes Out Season with Sing Along Classic Rock Show

POPS Rocks features the music of Queen, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, and more

Apr 9, 2018

Philly POPS Announces July 3-4 Schedule

Tony and Grammy winner Heather Headley joins the POPS on stage.

Mar 22, 2018

Philly POPS BIG Band to Perform at Parx Casino

Show marks the first POPS performance at Parx...

Mar 16, 2018

Sinatra classics and Rat Pack hits return to Philly POPS stage

April concert series features the return of vocalist Michael Andrew — after sold-out Sinatra run in 2015

Mar 15, 2018

Philly POPS and Kimmel Center to Present School District's All-City Jazz Festival

Free all-day festival open to the public

Mar 13, 2018

Philly POPS Welcomes New Chairman and Vice Chairman to Board of Directors

Joseph Del Raso has been elected Chairman

Mar 12, 2018

Philly POPS and Musicians Union Agree to 5-Year Contract

Mar 2, 2018

THE PHILLY POPS CONGRATULATES BOARD MEMBER DAN DILELLA ON APPOINTMENT AS CHAIR OF U.S. SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL COMMISSION

Feb 15, 2018

Philly POPS Announces 40th Anniversary Season

Season features Philly themes, tie-ins to Philly history, and Hamilton stars...

Feb 12, 2018

Broadway Legends Join Philly POPS for Best of Broadway Show

Concert series will introduce Guest Conductor Todd Ellison to the POPS audience.

Jan 8, 2018

Philly POPS Pays Tribute to Leonard Bernstein's Broadway with Lenny's Revolution as Part of Citywide Celebration

Bernstein protege and POPS Principal Guest Conductor David Charles Abell conducts orchestra, three Broadway vocalists, and Festival chorus.

Nov 15, 2017

Free concert for military, police, firefighters opens Philly POPS Christmas season

Fourth annual event features USO Troupe, bagpipers, Santa...

Nov 15, 2017

A Philly POPS Christmas: Philly's Favorite Holiday Show Runs December 1-19

Full houses are expected for the 11 shows that feature 300 performers on stage...

Oct 30, 2017

Philly POPS to perform The Music of Elton John

After sold-out shows in 2016, Michael Cavanaugh returns to the POPS stage.

Oct 26, 2017

Philly POPS CEO to be Appointed to Kennedy Center Advisory Committee on the Arts

The White House will appoint Frank Giordano to the Advisory Committee on the Arts.

Oct 17, 2017

Philly POPS Welcomes Joan Carter, Pamela Cyr, and Anthony Ricci to Encore Series, Inc. Board Of Directors

“As our organization continues on a growth trajectory and expands our community outreach, our Board is evolving to represent a broad constituency throughout Philadelphia,” said Frank Giordano, President and CEO of the Philly POPS. “I’m looking forward to having Joan, Pam, and Tony bring their expertise and experience to our Board.”

Sep 29, 2017

Philly POPS Opens Season with Star Wars and More John Williams

Lobby and theater will be filled with members of Garrison Carida of the 501st Legion in Star Wars costumes — a week before Halloween

Sep 21, 2017

David Charles Abell Named Principal Guest Conductor of The Philly POPS

Abell has Philly roots and is currently conducting The Magic Flute in Philadelphia

Aug 22, 2017

Fifth Annual POPS Ball Opens Philly's Social Season on September 14

Dinner and dancing to the full 65-piece orchestra...

Aug 4, 2017

Tickets Now On Sale for Philly POPS Star Wars, Elton John, and Rufus Wainwright Shows

Mini subscriptions also available starting today

Jul 11, 2017

Christmas in July: Philly POPS to Give 130 Bikes to Local Children from Military, Police, and Fire Department Families

Annual Bike Giveaway Marks the Date When Tickets Go On Sale for A Philly POPS Christmas

Jun 14, 2017

Rufus Wainwright to Perform with The Philly POPS

One-night-only show will feature the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus and a reception at the William Way LGBT Community Center.

May 24, 2017

Philly POPS to return to Independence Hall for annual July 3 concert

Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez and jazz vocalist Tony DeSare will accompany the POPS

May 23, 2017

New Philly POPS BIG Band to premiere on July 4 — morning and evening performances

The BIG Band will perform jazz, swing, blues, pop, Latin, and rock 'n' roll

Apr 26, 2017

Sign-ups Open: Free Memorial Day Concert with The Philly POPS

The Philly POPS will perform a 90-minute, patriotic show featuring the full 65-piece orchestra, Broadway stars Hugh Panaro and Christina Saffran, and over 100 Choir Voices.

Apr 21, 2017

Initial Details Announced for the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert Starring Global Superstar Mary J. Blige

New Concert and Broadcast Times; Earlier Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.; Boyz II Men Honored; Kidz BOP Kids Returns for Early Afternoon Concert, and the Premiere of the Philly POPS BIG Band

Apr 12, 2017

Philly POPS to perform POPS Rocks: The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, and more

The final show of the 2016/17 season...

Mar 28, 2017

Philly POPS and Kimmel Center to present School District of Philadelphia's All-City Jazz Festival

Free all-day jazz festival is open to the public and features local students and professional musicians.

Mar 24, 2017

Philly POPS to perform with renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli in Philadelphia

POPS patrons enjoy an exclusive pre-sale a week before tickets go on sale to the public.

Mar 6, 2017

Philly POPS welcomes Marc Lucca and Philip Rinaldi to Board of Directors

“Phil and Marc have been devoted supporters of the Philly POPS for years,” said Frank Giordano, President and CEO of the Philly POPS.

Mar 1, 2017

Philly POPS to perform Ella, Louis & All That Jazz

Plus a slate of engagement activities tied to Jazz Appreciation Month.

Feb 14, 2017

Philly POPS Announces Next Season Lineup

Sinatra, Star Wars, Elton John, Leonard Bernstein, Classic Rock, Broadway, and a special one-night show with Rufus Wainwright

Feb 9, 2017

Stars of the Stage Come to Town for Blockbuster Broadway with the Philly POPS

Conductor David Charles Abell leads the 65-piece orchestra with vocalists High Panaro, Rachel York, and Alli Mauzey.

Jan 4, 2017

Sgt. Pepper's 50th anniversary coming to Philly POPS stage

Full orchestra performs what Rolling Stone calls the most important rock & roll album ever made...

Nov 28, 2016

Bike Parade Down Broad St. and Giveaway to Local Children

Christmas comes early for area children!

Nov 17, 2016

Frank Giordano, Philly POPS CEO, Received Inquirer's Emerging Icon Award

The Philadelphia Inquirer celebrated the inaugural class of inductees into the Industry ICON AWARDS on November 16, 2016.

Nov 9, 2016

Philly POPS Musicians to Perform on Veterans Day in Two Locations

Festival Brass Quintets Recognize Veterans for the Second Year in a Row at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Simultaneously at Dilworth Park's Ice Skating Rink Opening Ceremony

Nov 9, 2016

Philly POPS to open Christmas Season with Free Concert for 2,000 Military, Veterans, Police, Firefighters — and their Families

Third Annual Event Features Bike Giveaway, 300 Performers on Stage, USO Troupe, Santa, Carolers

Nov 2, 2016

Comcast NBCUniversal to serve as Presenting Sponsor of Philly POPS Salute Series

Comcast and Philly POPS join to celebrate and honor veterans and first responders on patriotic holidays

Oct 26, 2016

FRANK GIORDANO, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE PHILLY POPS, RECEIVES THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER EMERGING ICON AWARD FOR ARTS AND EDUCATION

The Philadelphia Inquirer has launched a new award program called the Industry ICON AWARDS.

Oct 24, 2016

PHILADELPHIA’S FAVORITE HOLIDAY SHOW IS BACK: A PHILLY POPS CHRISTMAS OPENS DECEMBER 2

FULL HOUSES EXPECTED FOR TEN SHOWS THAT FEATURE 300 PERFORMERS ON STAGE, AUDIENCE SING-A-LONG, HOLIDAY CHEER

Sep 26, 2016

The Philly POPS opens season with ELVIS: The King's Songbook

ALLISON BLACKWELL AND DAVE BENNETT JOIN THE POPS ON OCTOBER 21-23

Sep 12, 2016

FOURTH ANNUAL POPS BALL OPENS PHILLY’S SOCIAL SEASON ON SEPTEMBER 15

DINNER AND DANCING TO THE FULL 65-PIECE ORCHESTRA — PLUS A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE

Sep 7, 2016

PHILLY POPS WELCOMES JETH MILL, NEW SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND PRODUCTION

FOLLOWING RECORD SUCCESS, POPS ADDS STAFF IN PRODUCTION AND CONTRIBUTED REVENUE DEPARTMENTS, ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS

Aug 2, 2016

ELVIS IS POPPING UP ALL OVER PHILLY THIS FRIDAY

TICKETS FOR PHILLY POPS SEASON OPENER ELVIS: THE KING’S SONGBOOK ON SALE FRIDAY AT 10AM

Jul 26, 2016

PHILLY POPS FESTIVAL BRASS QUINTET TO PLAY ON AVENUE OF THE ARTS FOR DNC

The Philly POPS Festival Brass quintet delights audiences with music from the Great American Songbook, Broadway Shows, jazz legends, and patriotic songs and marches – with pop culture surprises along the way.

Jul 15, 2016

Philly POPS to give hundreds of bikes to children of military, police and fire

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY EVENT MARKS TICKET ON-SALE DATE FOR POPULAR CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

May 23, 2016

PHILLY POPS FESTIVAL BRASS QUINTET TO PLAY AT HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA LAUNCH EVENT

The Philly POPS Festival Brass quintet delights audiences with music from the Great American Songbook, Broadway Shows, jazz legends, and patriotic songs and marches...

May 20, 2016

PHILLY POPS TO PERFORM FREE ANNUAL JULY 3 CONCERT AND WILL PLAY AT PHILADELPHIA’S JULY 4 CONCERT & FIREWORKS

The POPS will be busy on Independence Day Weekend with four concerts: POPS in Wildwood, Annual July 3 POPS on Independence show, the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony the morning of July 4 and the largest free concert in America the evening of July 4.

May 9, 2016

CIRQUE ACROBATS WILL SOAR ABOVE THE PHILLY POPS ORCHESTRA IN THE WORLD PREMIERE OF CIRQUE GOES TO THE MOVIES MAY 20-22

Epic movie music accompanies Cirque aerialists, contortionists, strong men and dancers

Apr 29, 2016

PHILLY’S FIRST EVER MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT SET FOR MAY 28

PHILLY POPS AND THE MANN PRESENT MEMORIAL SALUTE FEATURING 65-PIECE POPS ORCHESTRA, NATIVE PHILADELPHIANS AND BROADWAY STARS ALLISON BLACKWELL AND HUGH PANARO AS VOCALISTS, AND VOICES OF THE POPS ENSEMBLE

Apr 27, 2016

PHILLY POPS TO PRESENT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA’S ALL-CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY APRIL 30

Second year in a row that POPS sponsor All-City Jazz Festival as part of POPS in Schools Program

Mar 24, 2016

Philly POPS Announces Salute Series Summer Line-up: New Memorial Day Concert at the Mann and Annual Free July 3 POPS on Independence

Tens of Thousands Expected to Attend Salute Series Concerts in 2016

Mar 21, 2016

The Philly POPS Brings Broadway's Greatest Hits to the Kimmel Center

The POPS and Music Director Michael Krajewski will be joined by award-winning Broadway guest vocalists Christiane Noll, Doug LaBrecque and Dee Roscioli, plus the 150-voice Philly POPS Festival Chorus.

Mar 1, 2016

Philly POPS Announces Next Season: Musical Tributes to Elvis, The Beatles, Broadway, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Journey

Following record success, POPS extends music director's contract and reveals plans for significant expansion.

Feb 17, 2016

Celebrated actor Tony Lo Bianco brings Emmy-winning one-man show to Philadelphia

Lo Bianco portrays legendary NYC Mayor Fiorello La Guardia in The Little Flower at Prince Theater

Feb 11, 2016

Philly POPS to perform Music of Billy Joel with Tony-and-Grammy nominee Michael Cavanaugh

Star of Movin' Out – the Broadway show of Billy Joel's music – and 65-piece POPS orchestra join forces for an expected sell-out concert weekend.

Jan 13, 2016

Philly POPS Brings Carole King's Music to Philadelphia

The Philly POPS will open 2016 with a tribute to singer-songwriter Carole King.

Dec 3, 2015

Miss America 2016 to Perform in Philly POPS Christmas Spectacular Show

Betty Cantrell Joins the POPS on December 9th to sing I'll be Home For Christmas in The Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall

Nov 25, 2015

Philadelphias Most Treasured Holiday Tradition is Back: The Philly POPS Christmas Spectacular

Three Weeks of Christmas Spirit at the Kimmel Center - Featuring 300 Musicians on Stage, Three Full Choirs, A Broadway Singer, Guest Conductor David Charles Abell, A Sing-A-Long and Santa

Nov 5, 2015

Philly POPS to Perform at Franklin Square Electrical Spectacle Opening Night

Leading Up to Philly's Most Popular Holiday Show: The Philly POPS Christmas Spectacular, December 4-22

Oct 30, 2015

Philly POPS and Andrea Bocelli to Perform Together for First Time

Bocelli's First Philadelphia Concert in Over A Decade Features Philly POPS on December 12 at the Wells Fargo Center

Oct 29, 2015

Philly POPS Salutes Military, Police & Fire with 2,000 Free Tickets to December 4 Holiday Concert

Second Annual Benefit Show Kicks off Christmas Spectacular Series

Oct 9, 2015

Deana Martin to Perform in Philadelphia on Saturday during Philly POPS Sinatra Weekend

Post-Concert: Atlantic City's famous 500 Club - A Rat Pack haunt - to be recreated at the Prime Rib.

Oct 7, 2015

Philly POPS Opens New Season with Sinatra on Friday

Concert kicks off a weekend-long rat pack celebration.

Oct 6, 2015

Philadelphia Mayor Nutter Marries Violinists During Philly POPS Concert

Imagine a Wedding with over 65 Attendants in the Wedding Party – it’s the entire orchestra!

Oct 2, 2015

Philly POPS Celebrates 100 Years of Sinatra

The Philly POPS launches season with four Sinatra concerts, a special performance by Deana Martin, a "500 Club" themed party, exciting singing opportunities for CAPA students and a mid-concert wedding that is expected to be officiated by Mayor Nutter.

Sep 29, 2015

Frank Giordano Honored by Goodwill at new Union League Golf Club at Torresdale

Frank Giordano, the President and CEO of both The Philly POPS and Atlantic Trailer Leasing Corp., is honored to receive the 2015 Helms Award from Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ & Philadelphia at its Goodwill Proud Awards Dinner held on Friday, October 8, 2015

Sep 22, 2015

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