One of the Philadelphia region’s leading cultural and civic assets, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts has presented world-class performing artists of diverse musical genres in Fairmount Park for decades. The original Dell, an open-air facility constructed in 1930, was a beloved campus but beset by problems, including frequent rainouts and distracting traffic noise from the nearby Schuylkill Expressway, which opened in 1958. The new campus addressed these issues and provided Philadelphians with a modern, first-class facility to enjoy music under the stars.
Built in 1976 as Philadelphia and the nation were preparing to celebrate the United States Bicentennial, this new campus with an approximate capacity of about 14,000 became the largest covered music and arts campus in Philadelphia. Just three years later, the Robin Hood Dell West was renamed the Mann Music Center in Fredric Mann’s honor, and subsequently renamed the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. The Mann has continued to host annual Philadelphia Orchestra concerts and serves more than 200,000 patrons annually through a diverse line-up of world-class artists, touring companies, and popular and contemporary musicians.
MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
MISSION
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts – situated in historic Fairmount Park with breathtaking views of Philadelphia’s skyline –serves as one of the nation’s premier non-profit and intercultural outdoor performing arts organizations by:
• Creating, presenting, promoting, convening, and collaborating on a broad spectrum of high-quality, compelling, welcoming, and inspiring entertainment experiences in its acclaimed multi-stage campus;
• Providing leadership in arts education through innovative and high-impact, collaborative educational activities for young people throughout the Philadelphia region;
• Fulfilling the expectations of 21st-century audiences by embracing multimedia platforms;
• Being a deeply valued civic asset to everyone in the Philadelphia region, an active community stakeholder in West Philadelphia and our immediate neighborhoods, and a responsible steward of our natural campus and resources.
• Making its facilities available as a public service to other non-profit organizations.
On January 29, 1975, a model of the new Robin Hood Dell West was unveiled in the Grand Court at John Wanamaker’s department store in downtown Philadelphia. Mayor Frank Rizzo gestures to Fredric Mann (in dark glasses, on right) while Wanamaker’s president John Harrison (on left) and members of the public look on. Mann Center for the Performing Arts Archives.
Excavation of the site for the new Robin Hood Dell West in March 1975. The Catholic Total Abstinence Fountain is in the immediate background, with Memorial Hall beyond that and the Philadelphia skyline in the distance. Evening Bulletin Photograph Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries.
The Robin Hood Dell West’s inaugural concert on June 14, 1976: Eugene Ormandy conducting The Philadelphia Orchestra. Photo by Joseph McLaughlin for The Philadelphia Bulletin. Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries.
VISION
The Mann will be recognized as the national model and trusted curator of “must-see” performances and transformative experiences in Philadelphia and beyond.
VALUES
The Mann is committed to fostering long-standing relationships with its stakeholders—both internal and external—based on the following core values:
• Excellence – We seek to create first-class experiences that are unparalleled. We strive for exceptional quality in everything we do by always putting forth our best effort.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We foster a community marked by openness, fairness, and equality. We value, respect, and leverage our differences, while sharing a common mission.
• Integrity – We consistently operate with unyielding honesty, honor, and transparency. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest ethical standards.
• Welcoming – We create an inclusive and friendly community, where everyone feels special. We focus attention on serving our artists, guests, donors, team members, volunteers, and students.
• Innovation – We seek transformative, cutting-edge, and unique experiences on- and off-stage. We use creativity in all we do—from programming to problem solving.
Patrons enjoying the 2019 Roots Picnic, on the Mann’s expanded Fairmount Park campus, in front of The Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Christopher L. Bruner
Chair of the Board
Assurance Partner, Audit, Ernst & Young LLP
Sara Manzano-Díaz
Vice Chair of the Board
Former Executive Deputy Attorney General for Public Protection, Office of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Larry C. Skinner
Vice Chair of the Board
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Conversion Technologies International, Inc.
Richard Umbrecht
Vice Chair of the Board President, New Province Partners
Alyse Bodine
Vice Chair of the Board
Managing Partner and Global Head, Financial Officers Practice, Heidrick & Struggles
DIRECTORS
Clifton Anderson
Senior Advisor and Chief Strategist, Office of the President, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Brucie Baumstein
Community Leader
Dr. Naomi Johnson Booker
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Global Leadership Academy
Dave W. Burkavage
Partner, Ernst & Young
John Chin
Executive Director, Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation
Michael DiBerardinis
Former Managing Director, City of Philadelphia
Dan Greenberg
Founder, North Broad Living Management
G. Roni Green
Pennsylvania State Representative, 190th Legislative District
Kevin Harden Jr.
Trial Lawyer, Ross Feller Casey
Mikal C. Harden
Co-founder, Juno Search Partners
Leo Helmers
Co-founder, Mereo Capital Partners
Cam Hicks
Corporate Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Teleflex
Carol Williams Manager of Individual Giving, Membership and Donor Relations
Austin Donat Development Assistant and Research Analyst
Carolyn Hoehle
Development Communications Specialist
Dan Zanella Development Consultant
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Frank M achos
Vice President and Director of the Mann Center Institute for Creative Arts and Community Impact
Joshua Brilliant Senior Manager of Education Operations
FINANCE TEAM
Megan O’Shea Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Bowman Accounting Manager
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
Kelly Schempp
Vice President of Marketing & Chief Brand Officer
Phil Welcome Director of Creative Services
Jenna Brower Senior Manager, Digital Strategy
PROGRAMMING TEAM
Toby Blumenthal
Victoria (Tori) Powers Marketing Manager
Shawn Hatten Videographer
Jayson Borenstein Marketing Insights Manager
Vice President of Artistic Planning and Chief Innovation Officer
Brandon Ehrenreich
Senior Project Manager, Programming
CAMPUS TEAM
Evan Rogers General Manager
Security
John A. Krewer
Manager of Campus Security Operations
Operations
Philip Gehman
Assistant to the General Manager
Ian Brown Front of House Operations Manager
CAPITAL PROJECT CONSULTANTS
Megan S. Madeira Aegis Property Group
Deion Payton Community Special Projects Manager
Sara Herrera Education Coordinator
Marian Jenkins Senior Accountant
Emma Perloff Staff Accountant
Christine Reimert Devine & Partners | Public Relations
Brad Baer
Crafted Action | Digital Experience/ Innovation Advisor
Jordan August House Photographer
Evans Mirageas 50th Anniversary Advisor
Production
Emily Stock Manager of Campus Production Operations
Shadazia Williams Production Coordinator
Private Events & Facility Rentals
Ashley Vanett Director of Private Events & Facility Rentals
Maggie Long Events and Hospitality Coordinator
Facilities
Jerry Bates Manager of Facility Operations
Mike Iovannoni Assistant Manager Facility Operations
Ticket Office
Nora Horning
Ticket Office Manager
Maureen Bennett
Ticket Office Treasurer
Diane Hirsch
Ticket Office Treasurer
Craig J. Schmitt RA Principal, EwingCole
MASTER PLAN
In 2021, The Mann unveiled a new campus Master Plan designed by brilliant EwingCole architects and engineers who were awarded the project after an extensive citywide search. The results are a comprehensive road map that will enhance the Mann experience in parking lots, through the entry plaza and into a state of the art campus offering the finest in guest amenities with a focus on expanded dining options and specialized donor and VIP offerings. Integrated spaces that support the Mann’s award winning Education Program will transform the campus into a comprehensive year-round campus that celebrates our diverse cultural programs.
Rendering of the Philadelphia skyline view from the proposed restaurant.
Rendering of new walkways and parking area.
Rendering of new entry area, walkways, restaurant, and Mann sign installation.
Rendering of the Mann’s entry plaza upgrades and Hillside Building Food Hall (Master Plan Phase 6 & 7).
Rendering of improvements to North Georges Hill Drive.
Rendering of Stage Left Improvements (VIP Boxes, Wine Bar).
PROGRAMMING
As one of the foremost outdoor music centers in the country, the Mann, a leading non-profit organization, has a historical legacy of artistic excellence as a world-class entertainment destination presenting premier artists in association with Live Nation Entertainment. Each summer season, renowned symphony orchestras, iconic rock stars, and the latest touring artists in indie rock, hip hop, R&B, and pop take the stage here. The Mann is the summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra and has presented critically acclaimed performers in every decade since the 1930s. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, the Mann hosts more than 200,000 visitors annually. Signature concert experiences are surrounded by Philadelphia’s stunning skyline and include seats beneath the Mann’s acoustically acclaimed TD Pavilion at the Mann; picnics, blankets, and music under the stars on its great lawn; and dining in Crescendo, the campus’s spectacular tented restaurant.
In 2020, the Mann Center and Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company, entered into an exclusive, multi-year booking partnership. Through this partnership, Live Nation Entertainment delivers dynamic leading touring artists, joining the Mann in investing capital resources to enhance the Mann’s guest experience through VIP opportunities, new concession options, expanded production of large experiential musical festivals, and more. In 2023, the Mann co-presented 48 concerts with Live Nation.
From 2016’s Firebird: Reimagined featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra, Grammy Award-winning South African vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and larger-than-life puppets by Janni Younge of South Africa’s renowned Handspring Puppet Company. Photo by Jordan August Photography.
Ray Charles & B.B. King
Aretha Franklin’s last appearance in Philadelphia was August 26, 2017 at the Mann, her third to last public performance before her passing in 2018
James Brown The Roots
Bob Dylan
HISTORIC PROGRAMMING
PHILADELPHIA PREMIERES
• Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (1976)
• The Metropolitan Opera (1978)
• American Ballet Theatre with Mikhail Baryshnikov (1979)
• Kirov Ballet (1986)
COMMISSIONS / CO-COMMISSIONS
• World Premiere: Angel’s Bone by composer Du Yun (2011)
• Cats (1989)
• Riverdance (1998)
• Bolshoi Ballet and Orchestra’s production of Spartacus (2005)
• World Premiere: Multi-media commission of the Symphonic Sports-tacular co-produced with Elliot Forrest featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra, co-narrators Merrill Reese and Michael Barkann (2011)
• World Premiere: Philadelphia Freedom Festival, The Passion of Octavius Catto, composer Uri Caine, featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra and Mann Community Choir. (2014)
• World Premiere: New Frontiers Festival, Hold Fast to Dreams adopted from poems by William Henley and Langston Hughes featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra Conceived by Nolan Williams, Jr. (2017)
• World Premiere: The Philadelphia Community Mass at Monumental Baptist Church (2018), Washington, D.C. Premiere at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2018), and World Orchestral Premiere featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Mann (2019) Conceived by Nolan Williams, Jr., compositions by Evelyn Simpson Curenton, Dr. Rollo Dilworth, Ruth Naomi Floyd, and Dr. Jay Fluellen. (2018-2019)
• World Premiere: Multi-media commission of A Championship Season co-presented by the Philadelphia Eagles, and NFL Films featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra. (2018)
• World Premiere: Brilliantly Bernstein: Beyond the Baton Festival, Darin Atwater’s South Side, Symphonic Dances featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra (2018)
• World Premiere: SOUNDWALK, composer Ellen Reid, featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra SOUNDWALK ensemble. (2020-2021)
• World Premiere: Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story In Concert, featuring the Philadelphia Orchestra (2021)
• Philadelphia Premiere: Deep Blue Sea featuring Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Mann Community Choir and Community Dance Ensemble (2019-2022)
• World Premiere: Darin Atwater’s Black Metropolis with Chill Moody and The Philadelphia Orchestra (2023)
LANDMARK PERFORMANCES
• North American conducting debut of Zubin Mehta (1976)
• International debut of Yo-Yo Ma, cellist (1981)
• International debut of Midori, violin (1983)
• The Royal Ballet performing Romeo and Juliet & Swan Lake (2007 performances at the Mann were the first Philadelphia performance in 31 years)
• North American premiere of Firebird: Reimagined. Co-Commissioner of Nationwide Consortium. (2016)
• World Premiere: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra (2016)
ABBA • ALISON KRAUSS • ARETHA FRANKLIN • B.B. KING • BARRY MANILOW • BOB DYLAN • BONNIE RAITT • BUDDY GUY • DAVID BYRNE • DIANA KRALL • DIANA ROSS DOLLY PARTON • DURAN DURAN • ELLA FITZGERALD • GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS • GLADYS KNIGHT • HALL & OATES • HARRY CONNICK, JR. • HERBIE HANCOCK JACKSON BROWNE • JAMES BROWN • JAMES TAYLOR • JEFFERSON STARSHIP • JETHRO TULL • JOAN BAEZ • JOE COCKER • JOHN MELLENCAMP • JOSH GROBAN • KENNY ROGERS LYNYRD SKYNYRD • MAVIS STAPLES • MAZE • PATTI LABELLE • PAUL SIMON • PETER FRAMPTON • RAY CHARLES • RINGO STARR • ROBERT PLANT • SANTANA
SMOKEY ROBINSON • STEELY DAN • STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT • STEVE MILLER • THE BEACH BOYS • THE FOUR TOPS • THE MONKEES • THE MOODY BLUES THE WHO (ROGER DALTREY) • TONY BENNETT • VANESSA
• FATHER JOHN MISTY • FLEET FOXES • HAIM • HOZIER • IDINA MENZEL • JACK JOHNSON • JILL SCOTT
JOHN LEGEND
KATY PERRY • KID CUDI • LAKE STREET DIVE
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
• 2010: Pollstar nomination for Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue
• 2011: Pollstar nomination for Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue
• 2014: Pollstar nomination for Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue
• 2015: Pollstar year-end ranking of 49 out of 100 amphitheater venues worldwide by ticket sales
• 2015: Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
• 2016: Philly.com Readers’ Choice for Live Music Venue
• 2016: Recipient of the Philadelphia Area Concierge Association’s “Best for Our Guests” award in the category of Music Venue
• 2017: Philly.com Readers’ Choice for Live Music Venue
• 2018: Webby People’s Voice Award nomination for new website
• 2018: Webby Award website nomination in the Events category for new website
• 2018: German Design Award nomination for new website
• 2018: Winner in 3 categories for PHL-17’s Top Spots – Best Entertainment Venue, Best Live Venue (Medium), & Best Live Music Venue (Large)
• 2019: Voted Best Entertainment Venue in PHL-17’s Top Spots
• 2020: Philadelphia Business Journal CFO of the Year Awards 2020 – Rising Star: Megan O’Shea, The Mann Center
• 2021: Architectural Excellence Design Merit Award from American Institute of Architects Pennsylvania for the Mann’s Master Plan
• 2022: Downstage @ the Mann voted Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly
• 2023: The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Philly Favorite Awards, Nominations for Favorite Concert Venue, Non-Profit Organization, and Attraction (winners chosen April 2024)
• 2024: The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Honoree
• 2024: Gold winner of 2024 Philadelphia Inquirer’s Favorites - Voted Best Concert Venue and Best Live Music Venue
• 2024: Silver winner of 2024 Philadelphia Inquirer’s Favorites - Voted Best Attraction
• 2025: Gold winner of 2024 Philadelphia Inquirer’s Favorites - Voted Best Concert Venue and Best Live Music Venue.
When the Philadelphia Eagles announced their season with a video shot utilizing 250 drones above our campus, they kindly spelled out the Mann for us! And Mann House Photographer Jordan August captured it in this photo. Photo enhancement by Phil B. Welcome. We are proud to have our name in lights!
STATISTICS SPOTLIGHT
• 475,000+ attendees annually
293,670 Patrons for Co-Presented Popular Programs at TD Pavilion
94,179 Patrons for Co-Presented Popular Programs at Highmark Skyline Stage
64,303 Patrons For Free Events
24,519 Patrons for Cultural Programs
• 315,000+ email subscribers
• 120,000+ social media followers
• 30,000+ children are reached annually through our free Education Programs
• 2,200+ times the Mann is mentioned in the media annually
• 170+ events annually
• 5 Performance Spaces:
• Presser Foundation Main Stage at TD Pavilion
• Full Campus Festival Format
• Crescendo
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• Highmark Skyline Stage
• Downstage @ the Mann
*All stats are based on data from 2014-2022 (as of 3/22/23)
O N LE V E L
DUCATI O N LE V E L
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*Source: TicketmasterOne 2023 Mann Center audience data
EDUCATION
Our vision is for the Mann Center to serve as a creative catalyst for civically engaged youth and economic development that enriches the quality of life for Parkside and Greater Philadelphia. The Mann’s education and community engagement programs are designed and guided by three core initiatives:
1. Out-of-School Time (OST) 2. Workforce Development (WFD) 3. Creative Placemaking (CPM)
Out-of-School Time (OST)
Out-of-School Time initiatives offer students increased opportunities to explore and develop skills that are otherwise more difficult to access. These programs are shown to improve a student’s in-school engagement and retention of materials, proving the value of a program extends well beyond the time limitations of a specific project. The following programs comprise the OST initiative:
MOTION & MUSIC ACADEMY (MMA)
A year-round after-school learning program providing high-quality choir, drumming, and dance classes for the students of the Parkside neighborhood. (Presented by Highmark)
ALL CITY ORCHESTRA SUMMER ACADEMY AT THE MANN (ACOSA)
An annual three-week program providing high-quality orchestral, jazz, and chamber music training at zero cost, for up to 100 local students.
MANN MUSIC ROOM: LEARN LIVE & MANN MUSIC ROOM POWERED BY PNC ARTS LIVE!
Brings performing artists directly into schools, focusing mainly on schools in the West Philadelphia Community through performances and workshops from teaching artists. (Powered by PNC Arts Alive)
Students from the Mann’s Motion & Music Academy drum program perform on the Mann’s campus.
Joseph Conyers of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Project 440 conducting students from ACOSA.
Students arriving at the Mann campus.
EDUCATION
Workforce Development: (WFD)
The Mann’s Workforce Development programs seek to provide valuable learning environments and opportunities to students and young adults ages 10–25 with the goal of each participant gaining skills and tools needed for success. Through innovative partnerships, the Mann offers a variety of WFD programs targeted to address three main pillars: Awareness, Exposure, and Experience.
MANN CENTER JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The Junior Fellowship Program allows middle school students to be inspired by the arts at the Mann.
MUSIC INDUSTY TRAINING PROGRAM (MITP)
A three-year program allowing students to hear from and work with industry experts, union stagehands, producers, school educators, and other professionals.
MUSIC INDUSTY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (MIAP)
A first-of-its-kind, post-high school theater technical training program that provides hourly wages and a full on-thejob training schedule for the Mann’s Music Industry Training Program graduates.
Junior Fellowship Program participants experience the Mann’s stage up close during a backstage tour.
MIAP students are introduced at a launch event featured on 6ABC.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Creative Placemaking: (CPM)
Creative Placemaking initiatives help promote growth and enhancements to quality of life within our community through arts and culture programming. Successful Creative Placemaking programs require strategic partnerships across sectors and effectively intertwine cultural institutions, community developers, artists, and other stakeholders within the surrounding neighborhoods. The following programs comprise the CPM initiative:
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERT SERIES (YPCS)
Provides culturally diverse performing arts programs from internationally acclaimed, emerging, and young regional artists, accessible to students and families, free of charge.
VOICES OF HOPE: AN EVENT IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK EXCELLENCE
A free community event that celebrates Black excellence and iconic Philadelphia innovators who contribute to and change the community of Greater Philadelphia.
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCU) FESTIVAL
A community event celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their vibrant culture through an interactive college fair, performances, and family-friendly activities. (Presented by TD Bank)
Photo on right: Drummers on stage during the Mann’s 2023 HBCU Festival.
Voices of Hope attendees seated on stage.
Students arrinving for a free Young People’s Concert Series eventt.
RENTALS
The Mann’s 22-acre campus offers out-of-the-ordinary spaces for distinctive experiences for everything from weddings, private parties, and social gatherings to graduations, community events, private pre-concert dinners, and cocktail parties as well as corporate events, company outings, and galas.
Located in the heart of Fairmount Park, the Mann’s campus boasts lush green lawns, bountiful gardens, historic art and sculptures, a fountain, and a panoramic view of the city’s iconic skyline, making it a unique backdrop for memorable events and gatherings. Six main areas are available:
TD PAVILION + PRESSER FOUNDATION STAGE
TD Pavilion, featuring covered seating and the campus’s Presser Foundation Stage, is recognized for its warm, cedar interior, metal exterior, and striking roofline with a total seating capacity of approximately 13,000 (4,500 seats under the roof and more than 8,500 outside on the Great Lawn).
Guests can now gather for wedding ceremonies and receptions to large scale meetings and events on the main stage, which has played host to historic performances for decades.
ACCLAIM
The campus’s newest event space, Acclaim, hosts 2,400 square feet of tented space featuring wonderful views and lush garden accents. The tent can accommodate up to 280 guests theater style and up to 200 guests for seated receptions. Inclusive of a private entrance, Acclaim is the perfect place to host your pre- or post-concert reception!
CRESCENDO
Crescendo, our 5,000 square foot tented space is located at the Top of the Hill with unparalleled views of the city skyline. Traditionally used as the Mann’s pre-concert restaurant, Crescendo also provides a unique space for private events such as corporate dinners, award presentations, annual meetings, wedding receptions and more. Crescendo can host up to 624 guests theater style and up to 450 guests for seated receptions.
Photo by Martin Reardon
Widener Graduation
Photo by Jordan August
Acclaim, situated at the top of the hill, is the Mann’s newest event space.
RENTALS
HIGHMARK SKYLINE STAGE STAGE + GREAT LAWN
The Highmark Skyline Stage Stage, a state-of-the-art scaffolding stage situated at the top of the Mann’s hill, provides an additional open-air campus with an expansive view of the city of Philadelphia.
Featuring a ready-made space for food trucks and a bar, the Highmark Skyline Stage Stage is a blank slate that can accommodate creative ideas and events with additional tented space on the adjacent main stage lawn, and a football-field-sized green space that accommodates 3,000 to 7,500 guests during sold-out performances at the Mann.
CADILLAC TERRACE AND GARDEN
Built in 2006, the Cadillac Terrace & Garden is utilized to entertain major donors and guests in an elegant and private setting.
This space is flexible and can be made to accommodate a private dinner for as few as 12 people or a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception for 200 guests. Surrounded by lush gardens and unique sculptures, this twinkle-lit space features a lush outdoor area as well as the campus’s only indoor, climate-controlled location on campus. Featuring a private bar and restrooms, this is the perfect setting for your intimate event!
WOODLANDS BY TD
Situated in our expansive Picnic Grove sits the Mann’s newest space, the Woodlands by TD. Featuring stunning arboreal lighting and comfortable Adirondack and picnic bench seating, the Woodlands by TD is the perfect open-air setting for your outdoor event. With over 8,500 square feet, this versatile space offers easy accessibility for a wide array of interactive activities and attractions such as live entertainment, food trucks, and specialty vendors.
For more information or to book the Mann Center for the Performing Arts for an event, please visit MannCenter.org/Rentals.
Highmark Skyline Stage Stage at the Mann
Guests gathered in the illuminated Woodlands by TD.
A view of guests gathered in the Acclaim tent.
A view of the Philadelphia skyline from inside a private
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Whether you are looking to engage with your clients at a dinner in our beautiful hilltop restaurant, Crescendo, reward your employees with tickets to the hottest concerts, or simply have your brand seen by over 300,000 visitors annually, the Mann’s corporate sponsorship packages can be tailored to suit your company or client’s hospitality needs. All sponsorship packages include VIP Box Seats, VIP Gold or Silver Lot Parking, and passes to our Cadillac
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Views of the Philadelphia skyline and Fairmount Park from the Mann’s Great Lawn
A view of TD Pavilion at the Mann from just beyond house right
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT: THANKS TO YOU!
MEMBERSHIPS
Becoming a member at the Mann means providing vital support to our wonderful Education & Community Engagement programs which continue to serve as a cultural resource to the Parkside neighborhood. Your membership directly assists our Mann Music Room, All City Orchestra Summer Academy, Motion & Music Academy, and much more. During our concert season, members also receive benefits not available to the general public.
Thank you for your contribution and for making a difference! For more information, visit MannCenter.org/Membership.
By supporting our community programs and becoming a member, you will receive:
• Access to ticket sales before the general public
• VIP parking closest to the Main Gates
• Special member-only entrance through the Donor Gate
• Recognition in the Mann’s Program Book
• Admission to the Cadillac Terrace & Garden
All City Orchestra Summer Academy (ACOSA)
Mann Music Room: Learn
CBS News national coverage of All City Orchestra Summer Academy
PATRON TESTIMONIALS
I have never had a bad experience with the Mann. I have been to many shows and always leave with a smile on my face.
All I can say is- WHAT A PLACE! This was my first event at the Mann. I go to over a dozen concerts a year, and I was extremely impressed with this campus. From the view of the city skyline to the kindness of staff- the whole experience was outstanding. One of the best concert campuss in the city, we can’t wait to go back!
The
Mann
shines in every way. The campus lends itself to all performances for anyone wanting a fantastic, easygoing experience. It’s clean, open, and safe! A well-rounded spot for all ages!
I love going to the Mann… attending concerts and performances is a true delight… everyone is helpful, and the campus is beautiful. Clean, safe, and welcoming. Brava!
Christine M. Phish
Julie M. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Garbage
Lauren D. Yellowcard
Kim N.
The Trailblazing Music of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon
PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
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“Listen when folks come out even when it’s raining, you know they’re ready to celebrate,” said Naomi Gonzalez, the chief education community engagement officer for the Mann Center.
The event celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It’s an interactive
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event rentals. Yup, that means you can have rentals. There’s five event spaces total, including the Main Stage Pavilion — all featuring the Mann’s expansive greenery and classic skyline views from Fairmount Park, honestly can’t be beat.
If you watch Nickelodeon, Dance Moms, or Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, or are a girl younger than 12, you’re probably one of a zillion Siwanatorz — a fan of Joelle Joanie “JoJo” Siwa, the reigning tween phenomenon, dancer, singer, motivational speaker, and YouTube personality who sold out the Mann Center on Saturday night.
has expanded to three days this year, with Usher scheduled to headline
It seems slightly time-warpy that hip-hop is now notching a half century, which means it’s had more staying power than a few other major movements in music. Impressionism was a force for about three decades, and other -isms like neoclassicism and serialism seem like blips on the screen compared to the genre that came out of New York City in the 1970s and grew up in Philadelphia.
It’s a point not lost on Chill Moody and Darin Atwater, whose hip-hop-infused, symphonicfortified Black Metropolis makes its world premiere July 19 in a free concert at the Mann Center.
Much like the STAR WARS performance in 2018, this event carried a buzz in the air. The capacity crowd was energetic, enthusiastic, and full of positive energy.
My left eye keeps tearing,” Scott said, dabbing her face with a small cloth. “It must know that I’m in Philly.
It’s a blessing for the city of Philadelphia to have these two magnificent lions,” says Cahill, noting that about 30 similar replicas are located worldwide — from Cuba to Sweden. “They don’t exist anywhere else in the United States. These are it.
The orchestra sounded crisp and clear, and was right on cue throughout the film. After watching EMPIRE for over 30 years, fans know exactly when all the cues should hit. The orchestra knew that, and did not disappoint.
It seems slightly time-warpy that hip-hop is now notching a half century, which means it’s had more staying power than a few other major movements in music. Impressionism was a force for about three decades, and other -isms like neoclassicism and serialism seem like blips on the screen compared to the genre that came out of New York City in the 1970s and grew up in Philadelphia.
It’s a point not lost on Chill Moody and Darin Atwater, whose hip-hop-infused, symphonicfortified Black Metropolis makes its world premiere July 19 in a free concert at the Mann Center.
where Low Cut Connie and Chill Moody put on a fabulously fun hip-hop meets rock and soul show
TD Pavilion amphitheater-plus-lawn set up, that will be used by James Taylor on Saturday and Erykah Badu on July 9.
For the first time this the Mann Center for the Performing Art’s 22-acre campus are up for private event rentals. Yup, that means you can have rentals. There’s five event spaces total, including the Main Stage Pavilion — all featuring the Mann’s expansive greenery and classic skyline views from Fairmount Park, honestly can’t be beat.
The Wheels of Soul tour rolled onto the main stage at the Mann Center this past Wednesday night with absolutely no shortage of groove. Tedeschi Trucks Band delivered an incredible performance, as did their openers.
But for the Roots Picnic, this is a chance to scale up. After 11 years at Festival Pier, Philly’s hip-hop heroes announced that their annual festival was moving inland, to the lush, hilly embrace of the Mann Center. It’s such a natural fit — a picnic at the Mann — that you can’t help but wonder what took so long.
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Much like the STAR WARS performance in 2018, this event carried a buzz in the air. The capacity crowd was energetic, enthusiastic, and full of positive energy.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Despite the rainy weather Saturday, tens of thousands of people attended the HBCU Festival at the Mann Center in Fairmount Park.
On Saturday afternoon during a live
this year, spaces on the Mann Center for the Performing Art’s 22-acre campus are up for private
Patrons use the walkway between the Great Lawn and the TD Pavilion at the Mann
