Philadelphia Orchestra with Thee Phantom & Illharmonic Orchestra and Babatunde Hiphopera

Aug 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM · The Auditorium, Chicago, IL The Auditorium, Chicago, IL

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Thee Phantom & Illharmonic Orchestra

2 concerts

Thee Phantom & Illharmonic Orchestra, originating from Philadelphia, blends hip-hop with live orchestral accompaniment, pioneering a "B-Boy meets Beethoven" style. Led by Jeffrey M. McNeill (Thee Phantom) and Andrea McNeill (The Phoenix), they are known for energetic performances. They were the first hip-hop act to perform at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center and among the first to headline Carnegie Hall. Notable works include "Storming the Bastille" and "Maniac Maestro".

Philadelphia Orchestra

75 concerts

The Philadelphia Orchestra is a renowned classical ensemble based in Philadelphia, performing year-round from Verizon Hall to community venues. Its eighth music director is Yannick Nézet-Séguin, following leaders including Leopold Stokowski and Eugene Ormandy.