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  2026-02-18📍 Rittenhouse

  Beethoven’s “Eroica”

  Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen exudes star quality, but in a “stunningly successful” 2024 Philadelphia engagement he made stars of the Orchestra, with The Philadelphia Inquirer praising his extraordinary ability to draw inspired performances from the musicians: “the connection is strong.” Salonen is joined by the towering pianist Yefim Bronfman, hailed for his “fire and poetry” ( Seattle Post-Intelligencer ). Add Liszt fireworks and Beethoven heroics and you have a perfect storm of pleasure.

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  2026-02-20📍 Rittenhouse

  Jeremy Denk, piano

  Pianist Jeremy Denk’s programming evokes a sense of “poetic logic” ( Boston Classical Review ) that has captivated PCMS audiences for decades. For this season’s appearance, Denk illuminates works by nine female composers from past and present.

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  2026-02-20📍 Rittenhouse

  Lucy Darling

  Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling as she continues her vivacious vagabond voyages with Simply Darling — a touring variety show featuring her razor-sharp wit, unquestionable advice, and skillful magic. Lucy is bringing her signature charm and mischief from screen to stage. Simply Darling is the perfect chance to take a break from reality and indulge in the mischief, sarcasm, and wonder that we all deserve. Additional Ticket Add-ons Pre-Show Talkback with Carisa Hendrix Post-Show Meet & Greet with Lucy Darling

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  2026-02-21📍 Rittenhouse

  Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows

  Second show just added due to popular demand! Vulture called Ali Siddiq stand-up comedy's most prolific storyteller. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Ali’s unique style of stand-up began behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories. He is the first comedian to ever release a 4-part series of comedy specials, The Domino Effect 1-4, which has over 50 million views combined on YouTube. In 2022, Ali released two new specials: The Domino Effect on YouTube and Unprotected Sets on Epix. To date The Domino Effect has over 17 million views, ranking it in the top 5 most watched comedy specials of 2022. People received their first taste of Ali Siddiq when he appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Live from Gotham . In 2013 he was named Comedy Central's "#1 Comic to Watch" and in 2019 he was a top 5 finalist on NBC's Bring the Funny . Ali impressed comedy enthusiasts by displaying his ability to captivate an audience with his "Mexicans Got On Boots" tale, a descriptive storytelling of a prison riot on This Is Not Happening , the first of three appearances. His stories continued with his Half Hour special, which premiered on Comedy Central in 2016. Additionally, Ali has appeared on several popular podcasts and TV shows like The Joe Rogan Experience , Club Shay Shay , The Breakfast Club , 85 South , Kill Tony , VladTV , Good Morning America , Uncle Joey's Joint with Joey Diaz , Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank , and many others. Suggested age: 14+ VIP Ticket Includes: This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart accessories, cameras, or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their belongings at all times and can access their phones throughout the event at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the event space.

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  2026-02-21📍 Rittenhouse

  Pablo Sáinz-Villegas

  It seems impossible that just six strings could evoke so many moods, from heartbreak to fiery passion — but in the hands of a master the classical guitar touches the soul. Undoubtedly the most virtuosic guitarist of his generation, Pablo Sáinz-Villegas is such a master. He is acclaimed by the international press as the sucessor to the great Andres Segovia, hailed by his countryman Placido Domingo as unequalled, and has thrilled audiences in more than 40 countries, including performances with such orchestras as the Israel Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra, and the National Orchestra of Spain. His performance with the Philadelphia Orchestra in 2024 was a revelation, drawing ovations from the audience and orchestra. Now you can hear this brilliantly gifted, deeply emotional artist in an intimate solo performance in the Perelman Theater. Seating is limited, so order your tickets now! Pablo Sáinz-Villegas's appearance is sponsored by Arthur Alan Wolk.

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