Will The Philadelphia Orchestra Allow The Kimmel Center To Continue Presenting A-List Touring Musicians?

The Kimmel says it can’t announce its upcoming season because of tough lease negotiations with its leading tenant. Says Orchestra president Allison Vulgamore, “We can either have a world-class orchestra and a regional performing arts center, or a regional orchestra and a national performing arts center. There isn’t enough money for both. And I didn’t come here to run a regional orchestra.” (Her board chairman begs to differ.)