Second night of the Pittsburgh Symphony's July 9-11 run offers a mix of comedy and music specially frothed by funny bunny Martin Short and composer/pianist Marvin Hamlisch.
First night of the Russian National Orchestra's stand, July 27, delivers a sight-'n'-sound treat in "The BBC's Blue Video Spectacular" with a luminous score to match the visuals and live narration by Jane Pauley. Next night, "Cirque de la Symphonie" mixes Slavic sonic splendors with a performing troupe of aerial flyers and acrobats, many alumni of Cirque du Soleil.
The Mann kicks off its season tomorrow with a free family daytime festival, "Philadelphia On Parade." The official opening night, June 23, brings on the 300-member Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
Other headliners grabbing our attention: Willie Nelson (5/27), The Script (6/3), Bright Eyes (6/10), Owl City (6/25), R Kelly (7/3), Kid Cudi (7/7), Miranda Cosgrove (7/22), An Evening with Furthur (7/23), Death Cab for Cutie (8/5), Chick Corea with Return To Forever IV (8/10), Selena Gomez (8/19), the O'Jays, Four Tops and Stylistics (8/24), Roger Daltrey performing "Tommy" (9/21), Du Yun (9/23) and Ray La Montagne (9/30). More are still to be announced.
Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 52nd Street and Parkside Avenue. Find tix and show details at www.manncenter.org or 800-745-3000.
