Out & About: Dec. 26-Jan. 1

 

BOOTS ON THE GROUND: A revamped version of the hit musical “Stomp” returns to Philly to electrify audiences with kinetic percussive performances Dec. 26-30 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-893-1999. Photo: Steve McNicholas

 

 

Theater & Art

Allora & Calzadilla: Intervals

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of new and recent projects by Puerto Rico–based artists Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla through April 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Aretha Franklin

The legendary queen of soul performs 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

Disney on Ice Presents Frozen

The hit film hits the ice live through Jan. 4 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

The Pennsylvania Ballet performs its holiday show through Dec. 31 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

The Human Condition

Twenty-Two Gallery presents a collection of figurative paintings and drawings by Laura Ancona that present a subtle critique of the conditions of life through Jan. 4, 236 S. 22nd St.; www.twenty-twogallery.com.

Les Misérables

Media Theatre presents the classic musical through Jan. 19, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.

Mary Poppins

Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical based on the classic Disney film through Jan. 4, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

New Year’s Eve

The Philadelphia Orchestra rings in the New Year starting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

Outside Mullingar

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-nominated romance set in rural Ireland through Dec. 28 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.

Paul Strand: Master of Modern Photography

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a major retrospective of the critical figure in the history of modern art, photography and filmmaking through Jan. 4, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Stomp

The hit percussive stage-dance production returns to Philly through Dec. 30 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

Vitra-Design, Architecture, Communication: A European Project with American Roots

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents some of the most innovative designs from the family-owned Swiss company through April 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

The Sound of Music Sing-a-Long

The hills are alive in Philadelphia 7 p.m. Dec. 27 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

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REGAL R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The legendary queen of soul comes to town to perform an evening of her classic hits as well as songs from her latest release, “Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics,” 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-790-5800.

Music

Clutch

The rock band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 30 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.

Steel Panther

The glam-rock band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 30 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

Gogol Bordello

The rock band performs 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.

Nightlife

A Very Sherry Christmas

Drag queen Sherry Vine is joined by other drag stars for at 9 p.m. Dec. 26 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Evoute Magin & Burlesque Show

Ta-dah and ta-ta’s, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at L’Etage, 624 S. Bainbridge St.; 215-592-0626.

The Sound of Music Sing-a-Long

The classic musical is screened and the audience can join the chorus, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26 at World Cafe Live, 500 N. Market St.; Wilmington; 302-994-1400.

Outta Town

Beatlemania Now

The Beatles tribute band performs 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 27 at Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave.; 215-257-5808.

The Polar Express

The animated holiday film is screened 2 p.m. Dec. 27 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

The holiday comedy is screened 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

Baby Jane Dexter

The cabaret singer performs 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.

The Blues Brotherhood

The Blue Brothers tribute band performs 7 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave.; 215-257-5808.

Count Yorga, Vampire

The irreverent holiday comedy is screened 9:45 p.m. Jan. 2 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

 

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