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Paris, 1930s. Al Brown — Latin America’s first world boxing champion — loses his title when his manager drugs him before a fight and he passes out in the ring. In a grand pivot Al, a talented singer and dancer, teaches himself to play the saxophone and becomes a cabaret star. Then he meets Jean Cocteau and life takes an unexpected turn. What happens when a celebrated Panamanian boxer meets a legendary French artist?
Cannonball is the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, championing a revolutionary artist-led model that prioritizes equity, experimentation, and community connection. Now in its sixth year, Cannonball presents more than 100 artists across five stages, representing nearly 30 percent of the overall Philadelphia Fringe Festival. From rebellious circus and delicious dance to fearless theater and activist art, Cannonball pushes the boundaries of live performance while creating a vibrant, artist-centered ecosystem for independent performance makers and adventurous audiences alike.
PWYC Options $5+
Venue: Asian Arts Initiative Third Floor
1219 Vine Street
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
1219 Vine Street
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
1219 Vine Street
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
3 Pony Show works to bridge verbal and physical languages in performance, cross-pollinating movement and storytelling, celebrating dance and opportunities for discovery, transformation and dialogue.
Contact the Fringe Festival Box Office for up to date accessibility information.
Latinx, Latino, Blatinx, LGBTQ
This event does not require masks to be worn