Editing Academy of Music (section)

== Current Operations ==

Opera Philadelphia uses the Academy for major productions that require large-scale setting, while Pennsylvania Ballet performs its annual ''Nutcracker'' and other works on the Academy stage. Broadway touring productions, concerts, and special events occupy the venue throughout the year. The combination of historic character and performance capability makes the Academy attractive for events seeking settings of distinction.<ref name="armstrong"/>

The Academy requires ongoing maintenance and restoration to preserve its historic fabric while meeting contemporary performance and safety requirements. Ownership by the Philadelphia Orchestra ensures continued commitment to the building's preservation. Periodic restoration projects address the paint, gilding, plasterwork, and mechanical systems that require attention after decades of use. The Academy's survival depends on this continued investment in a building that cannot generate the revenue that might support unlimited maintenance budgets.<ref name="gallery"/>