Performing Arts

At a special event featuring a performance by John Waters and remarks by President Amy Gutmann, the late Keith Sachs was celebrated and $123,000 of grants were doled out for arts projects.

Brandon K. Baker ・April 24, 2018

For 45 years, Penn Choral Director William Parberry has conducted thousands of Penn singers through hundreds of music scores, resulting in more than 270 concerts by his three ensembles.

Louisa Shepard ・April 11, 2018

Kerry O’Neil knew that the University of Pennsylvania was the right place for her, despite its location 3,300 miles from her home in Glasgow, Scotland.

Jill DiSanto , Jill DiSanto ・April 4, 2018

Dischord president and undergraduate Evan Thomas on his passions, music and life journeys so far.

Julie McWilliams ・March 27, 2018

In a discussion with John Waters that previews his world tour performance-talk on campus on April 24th, the legendary comedic and camp filmmaker discusses his take on humor, culture, art and aging.

Brandon K. Baker ・March 27, 2018

At the University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s first all-female collegiate musical and sketch comedy troupe, Bloomers, has just wrapped up its spring 2018 show, “Shakespeare in Bloom,” at the Iron Gate Theater.

Jill DiSanto , Jill DiSanto ・March 23, 2018

The Wolf Humanities Center’s latest “Afterlives”-themed event recognizes a shared thread of humanity among us all: We all tell stories.

Brandon K. Baker ・March 22, 2018

Students from University-assisted community schools showcased art pieces, spoken-word poetry, choir performances, and a dance routine highlighting the work of iconic musicians.

Jill DiSanto ・March 21, 2018

Recording an album right out of school was something violinist Francesca dePasquale never thought she’d have the financial means to do. But thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Leonore Annenberg Arts Fellowship Fund, the newly minted Juilliard School graduate’s big dream became a reality.

Lauren Hertzler ・April 20, 2017