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The Academy of Music stage

Completed in 1857, this 2,900-seat house is both a celebrated historic landmark and a contemporary concert hall in which to celebrate the cultural life of the city. Recent renovations include a major backstage modernization which will accomodate some of the largest shows Broadway has to offer.

Maximum Seating Capacity: 2,900

Rates as of June 30, 2006
Rentals include standard security, housekeeping and usher staffs. Daytime events conclude by 5pm. Weekend matinees will be billed at evening rates.

For profit/Individual Nonprofit

Daytime $13,550 $10,250

Evenings $14,650 $13,000

Rehearsals $1,000 $1,000

Resources

Box Office

Box Office Fee $1,200

Ticket printing fee $200

Credit Card fees 4%

Surcharge (per ticket sold) $4

Surcharges and other handling fees
are paid by event attendees.

Parking

Kimmel Center Garage (per space) $19

Outside Rentals

Service charge on third-party equipment
rentals arranged by KCI staff. 35%

Production

Stage labor and equipment estimates
are available from the KCI Production Department.
Stage hands are members of I.A.T.S.E. Local 8.

Pianos

Steinway D-9 foot $225
Additional tuning $125
(Piano rental includes one tuning.)
Soft Goods

Use of cyc $150
Use of scrim $150
Legs and borders, per set $75
Porters (room set up) $350

For technical specifications, call 215-790-5853 or send us a message online.

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260 South Broad Street on the Avenue of the Arts | Suite 901
Philadelphia, PA 19102
phone 215-790-5800 | tickets 215-893-1999 | fax 215-790-5801
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