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2020
1.16.20 – The Philadelphia Inquirer
“John Lithgow is back for the Academy Ball — minus Prince Charles”
1.24.20 – The Philadelphia Inquirer
“After nearly two decades, Philadelphia Orchestra returns to Academy of Music for subscription concert”
1.25.20 – The Philadelphia Inquirer
“John Lithgow charms at the Academy of Music anniversary concert”
1.25.20 – The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Scenes from the Academy of Music 163rd Anniversary Concert and ball”
1.25.20 – CBS3
“Academy Of Music 163rd Anniversary Concert And Ball”
1.25.20 – Philadelphia Style
“The 163rd Academy of Music Anniversary Concert and Ball”
1.27.20 – SusanScovill.com
“The 163rd Anniversary Concert and Ball in the year 2020”
1.28.20 – Main Line Times
“VILLAGE VIEW: Academy concert and ball another huge success”
2019
1.4.2019 – Reading Eagle “Dame
“Helen Mirren will headline Academy of Music Anniversary Concert”
1.17.2019 – The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Helen Mirren, a ‘disaster’ on piano, will bring other talents to Academy of Music gala”
1.24.2019 – Whyy
“Hot dancing on cold nights, a classic ‘90s hip-hop collective and Delaware goes gastro”
1.26.2019 – The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Helen Mirren dazzles at the Academy of Music 162nd Anniversary Concert”
1.26.19 – Philadelphia Style
“Academy of Music’s 162nd Anniversary Concert & Ball”
1.27.19 – DailyMail
“Helen Mirren, 73, exudes glamour in a dazzling sea blue sequin gown as she hosts Academy Of Music Ball in Philadelphia”
1.28.19 – Daily Express
“Dame Helen turns back time at Saturday’s US ball defying time”
1.28.19 – Philly Voice
“PHOTOS: Dame Helen Mirren lights up Academy of Music 162nd Anniversary Concert and Ball”
1.28.19 – CBS Local
“Academy Of Music 162nd Anniversary Concert And Ball”
1.29.2019 – Mainline Times
“VILLAGE VIEW: Helen Mirren makes appearance at Academy of Music”
1.29.2019 – People
“The Rock Goofs Off at Sundance, Plus Julia Roberts, Jason Momoa & More”
1.30.19 – Mainline Times
“Helen Mirren takes the stage at Academy of Music’s annual Academy Ball”
1.31.19 – Public Record
“Leaders Turn out for Academy Concert, Ball”
2.1.19 – Philly ChitChat
“Academy Ball Best Dressed 2019”
2.3.19 – startsat60.com
“She’s still got it! Helen Mirren debuts trendy new style at awards show”
2018
7.13.18 – Philly.com
“Academy of Music board approves study for next wave restoration”
7.13.18 – Philly.com
“Academy of Music is replacing its lumpy old seats — and, no, you’re not getting cup holders”
1.30.18 – Philly Chit Chat
“The Best Dressed of the 161st Anniversary Concert and Ball”
1.27.18 – Philly.com
“Steve Martin delights at sold-out Academy of Music concert and ball”
1.23.18 – Philly.com
“Academy of Music has new bling for 2018 ball, but needs work”
12.19.2018 – The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Helen Mirren will headline Academy of Music Anniversary Concert”
2017
11.29.17 – Philly.com
“Steve Martin is guest for Academy of Music Anniversary Concert – with banjo”
11.29.17 – CBS Philadelphia
“Actor Steve Martin Joins Philadelphia Orchestra For Academy of Music Fundraiser”
2.1.17 – Philly Chit Chat
“The Best Dressed of the Academy of Music 160th Anniversary Concert and Ball”
1.29.17 – Philly.com
“Academy of Music anniversary concert entertains, but the art can do more”
1.28.17 – Philly.com
“Academy Ball returns amid glamour, merriment – and a saucy Martin Short”
2016
11.2.16 – Philadelphia Magazine
“Academy Ball Young Friends 6th Annual Monster’s Ball”
2015
7.27.15 – Philadelphia Magazine
“Academy of Music Ranked 5th Most Popular Theatre in the World”
1.26.15 – Philadelphia Magazine
“2015 Academy Ball Featuring Al Pacino”
2014
11.3.14 – Philadelphia Magazine
“Young Friends of the Academy of Music’s Fourth Annual Monsters”
1.27.14 – Philadelphia Magazine
“The Academy of Music’s 157th Anniversary Concert and Ball with Jill Scott and the Bacon Brothers”
2013
11.1.13 – Philadelphia Magazine
“Young Friends of the Academy of Music’s Monsters Ball”
2012
1.29.12 – CBS Philly
“Academy of Music Celebrates 155 Years”