The annual Family Discovery Series from Ensemble Arts and The Philadelphia Orchestra returns this year. The ninth year sees Broadway favorites, interactive shows and orchestral performances. Packages and single tickets are on sale now.
The 2024–25 Family Discovery Series includes:
- The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Children’s Halloween Spectacular!
- Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
- The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert
- The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Children’s Holiday Spectacular
- The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
- STOMP
- The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Peter and the Wolf
- Gazillion Bubble Show
- The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Carnival of Animals
- Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
- The Wiz
“It is a joy to see the transformative power of the arts in action as our Family Discovery Series captures the imagination of burgeoning arts lovers of all ages,” said Matías Tarnopolsky, President and CEO, Ensemble Arts. “This year’s lineup has something for everyone, from beloved film scores performed by the GRAMMY-winning Philadelphia Orchestra to Broadway blockbusters, shows about the magic of science, dance performances, and so much more.”
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