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KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS PRESENTS
WORLD-RENOWNED AWARD-WINNING
AUTHOR NEIL GAIMAN
MAY 12, 2022
“Gaiman is, simply put, a treasure-house of story, and we are lucky to have him.”
-Stephen King
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 17, 2022) – The Kimmel Cultural Campus, in association with Innovation Arts & Entertainment, presents one of the most celebrated and best-selling authors of our time, Neil Gaiman,at the Merriam Theater on the Kimmel Cultural Campuson Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. The English author, whose popular and critically acclaimed works bend genres while reaching audiences of all ages, comes to Philadelphia for one-night-only.
“Self-described ‘feral child who was raised in libraries’, Gaiman has an innate knack for illustrating complex stories through his work,” said Frances Egler, senior director of programming and presentations on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. “And here on the Kimmel Cultural Campus, we believe learning and education are part of every phase of life. We are thrilled to host artists, like Gaiman, who embody creativity so resolutely, with a reach that extends from comics to fiction, non-fiction to film.”
“I make things up and write them down,” says Neil Gaiman, describing his art. As a child, Gaiman discovered his love of books, reading, and stories, devouring the works of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, James Branch Cabell, Edgar Allen Poe, Michael Moorcock, Ursula K. LeGuin, Gene Wolfe, and G.K. Chesterton.
Gaiman began his writing career in England as a journalist. His first book was a Duran Duran biography, and his second was a biography of Douglas Adams, Don’t Panic: The Official Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Companion. Gaiman credits librarians for fostering a life-long love of reading.
Gaiman’s books are genre works that refuse to remain true to their genre. Violent Cases (1987) was the first of many collaborations with artist Dave McKean and the graphic novel led to their series Black Orchid, published by DC Comics in 1988. His series Sandman followed, which collected many US awards in its 75 issues run, included nine Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards and three Harvey Awards. In 1991, Sandman became the first comic ever to receive a literary award, the 1991 World Fantasy Award for Best Short Story.
Many of Gaiman’s books have been developed into other media. The hit series American Gods is in its third season on the Starz network. Good Omens, an Amazon Prime series, won the 2019 Ray Bradbury Nebula Award for Outstanding Dramatic Presentation for the episode “Hard Times,” and the Hugo for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form. The Sandman is currently in development as a live-action TV series for Netflix, and in addition, Gaiman is producing a series based on Mervyn Peake’s Gormenghast books. The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains is a novelette he turned into a performance piece, which was performed widely, including at Carnegie Hall.
Gaiman is the bestselling author of Neverwhere, Anansi Boys, Good Omens (with Terry Pratch- ett), Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things, Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, The Sleeper & the Spindle, Hansel and Gretel, Norse Mythology, and The View from the Cheap Seats (non-fiction essays).
He is also the author of American Gods, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, Bram Stoker, and Locus awards and proclaimed one of the 125 most important books of the last 125 years by the New York Public Library. In 2020, he published The Annotated American Gods. His newest books, published in 2020, are The Neil Gaiman Reader: Selected Fiction and Pirate Stew, illustrated by Chris Riddell.
Deeply committed to the health and safety of guests, artists, and staff and proudly certified by GBAC, the gold standard for infection prevention programs, the Kimmel Cultural Campus is requiring masks to be worn at all times, as well as proof of vaccination for those over 5. Guests under 5 will be required to show a negative PCR test result or negative rapid test. Additional details below.
Other featured performances on the Kimmel Cultural Campus include Waitress (March 29 – April 3, 2022, Academy of Music), Disney Princess – The Concert (April 12, 2022, Academy of Music), Kristin Chenoweth in Concert For The Girls (April 16, 2022, Verizon Hall), Ben Schwartz and Friends (April 22, 2022, Merriam Theater), Professor Brian Cox: Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey (April 23, 2022, Merriam Theater), Whitney Cummings: Touch Me Tour (April 30, 2022, Merriam Theater), Hannah Gadsby: Body of Work (May 7, 2022, Merriam Theater).
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or online at www.kimmelculturalcampus.org. In-person ticket sales can be conducted daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Academy of Music Box Office, located at 240 S. Broad Street. See www.kimmelculturalcampus.org for more information.
Neil Gaiman
Kimmel Cultural Campus’ Merriam Theater May 12, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
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Safe & Clean Commitment + Flexible Ticket Policy
The Kimmel Cultural Campus is proudly certified by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council – the gold standard for cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention programs.
We will always put the safety of our guests, artists, and staff first, and we have worked closely with partners, producers, artists, guests and other performing arts centers around the nation to develop the most comprehensive plan to safely reopen our doors. We are committing to a healthy and clean environment with increased disinfection, enhanced ventilation, and will enforce recommended health authority guidelines, including masks and proof of vaccination.
Masks are required to be worn at all times when on the Kimmel Cultural Campus, except when actively consuming food or beverage in designated locations. Prolonged periods of mask removal are not permitted.
All attendees for public events must show proof of full vaccination at the time of entry, with valid photo ID and copy of vaccination card (physical or photo). Proof of negative COVID-19 tests will not be accepted, with the exception of children under the age of 5, effective January 17; children under 5 will be required to show a negative PCR test or negative rapid result. While rapid tests (taken within 48 hours of event) are accepted, PCR tests are preferred (taken within 72 hours of event). Our position on vaccine mandates for children under the age of 5 may change as the larger population gets vaccinated.
This policy is subject to change based upon guidance from the CDC and local health authorities. For more information on our Safe & Clean Commitment and the most up-to-date information about our policies, please visit kimmelculturalcampus.org.
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KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS
Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, our mission is to engage the region's diverse communities with art through performance and education. Our Cultural Campus serves more than 1-million guests per year and includes Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, and SEI Innovation Studio), the Academy of Music, and the Merriam Theater – representing more than 160 years of rich history for the performing arts along Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. We are home to The Philadelphia Orchestra and seven esteemed Resident Companies: Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, The Philly POPS, PHILADANCO, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and Curtis Institute of Music. With nearly 9,000 seats per night, we are the region's most impactful performing arts center, and the second largest in the country. Our Cultural Campus serves as a preeminent and inclusive place to enjoy exceptional experiences that reflect the spirit of our region by cultivating a creative and socially responsible environment where our community shares experiences that are delivered with pride, integrity, and respect. As a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, we collaborate on, present, and produce a broad range of relevant and meaningful events, we serve as an active gathering space for social and community events, we educate the region's young people through access to quality arts experiences, and we provide support to artists in the creation of new work. TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is the proud Kimmel Cultural Campus Season Sponsor. Read Kimmel Cultural Campus' vision statement, world view, and mission statement here. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it encompasses our mission, co-workers, and programs here.
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