Celebrating PRIDE Month, this FREE special one-night-only showcase features members of Martha Graham Cracker’s legendary band, Philly stage veteran Jess Conda as host, and performances by John Jarboe of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret, Shannon Turner of Glitter & Garbage Cabaret, and PJ Brown of PJ Brown & Her Resistance. Taking place on the Commonwealth Plaza stage before The Philadelphia Orchestra’s annual Pride Concert in Verizon Hall, Philly PRIDE All-Star Cabaret is free and open to the public. Registration for the event is strongly encouraged. 

4 PM: Arrive early for FREE pre-concert activities for the whole family!

Join us as we welcome Philly LGBTQ+ organizations to our plaza to distribute information about the incredible work they do. Grab a coffee from our café, chat, chill, and learn about what our incredible community has to offer. There will be coloring stations and other kid-friendly activities, so bring the whole family!

5 PM: Philly PRIDE All-Star Cabaret

7 PM: Stay for The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Free Pride Concert!

June 3 at 7 PM in Verizon Hall

Free!

Legendary conductor Marin Alsop leads Your Philadelphia Orchestra joined by the ANNA Crusis Feminist Choir, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus, and Philadelphia Voices of Pride for a celebratory concert of music by LGBTQ+ composers and allies. Hear the world premiere of Laura Karpman’s The Marvels Suite in advance of the film release and a diverse range of choral works, including Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.” The concert is free; tickets are required

Copland Fanfare for the Common Man
Tower Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
Karpman The Marvels Suite (world premiere)
Simon “Let the River Run,” from Working Girl
Brunner “Phoenix Song”
Various “Firework”
Lady Gaga and Laursen “Born This Way”
Higdon Fourth movement from Concerto for Orchestra
Barber Adagio for Strings
Bizet “Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre,” from Carmen
Rodgers “Some Enchanted Evening,” from South Pacific
Schönberg “Stars,” from Les Misérables
Tchaikovsky Fourth movement from Symphony No. 4

Celebrate Pride with Your Philadelphia Orchestra! Legendary conductor Marin Alsop leads the Orchestra joined by the ANNA Crusis Feminist Choir, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus, and Philadelphia Voices of Pride for our second annual Pride Concert dedicated to the Philadelphia region’s LGBTQ+ community.

The concert will celebrate music by LGBTQ+ composers and allies and will include works such as the world premiere of Laura Karpman’s The Marvels Suite in advance of the film release and a diverse range of choral works, including Lady Gaga’s and Jeppe Laursen’s “Born This Way.”

Joining the celebration, one of the stars of Moulin Rouge: The Musical will light up the stage in a rousing performance of Katy Perry’s “Firework,” and Tony-winning baritone Paulo Szot will shine in works by Bizet, Rodgers, and Schönberg.

Please note: This is a free, general admission event. Tickets are required for entry into Verizon Hall. You will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis beginning approximately 45 minutes prior to the start of the performance. Entry to the concert is not guaranteed. Please plan to arrive early, as you may need to wait in line.