Walnut Street Theatre
Theater
Center City East, Philadelphia
The experts at visitPA and Visit Philly recommend this place
"Barrymore Award winning actors and staff"(2 Tips)
"Come see Prescott method and leave with a surprise!"(2 Tips)
"Barrymores to Hepburns"(2 Tips)
"I don't think there is a bad seat in the house."(2 Tips)
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- visitPADecember 7, 2010From Barrymores to Hepburns, some of the greatest actors in history have graced the stage. It also currently operates the original rope, pulley, and sandbag system that was used nearly 2 centuries ago
ConciergeMarch 29, 2013Have plans to see "The Prescott Method" at the Independence Studio? Be sure to come hungry because you'll leave full literally and figuratively! Best of all, this play is written by a Philadelphian!
A very nice experience. The seats are a little tight for a person as tall as me but I had an aisle seat this time curtesy of my wife and that helped.
NBC PhiladelphiaAugust 16, 2011This National Historic Landmark opened its doors in 1809 and is now the oldest theater in the country. Famous faces that have performed here include Audrey Hepburn and the Marx Brothers. Read more
RCFebruary 16, 2015Great shows here but they keep it a bit warm. If you're prone to falling asleep in womb-like temps drink some coffee before-hand.
Donald SamburgDecember 31, 2015From tap to rocketts style dancing. Outstanding singers young and old. I loved it.
The shows are top quality. I've enjoyed every show I've seen.
On performance day, remaining tickets are sold for $35 to the public or $15 to those under 24, active military & those in the entertainment industry. The theater also reserves 22 $10 full-view seats.
Phillip Warner SrJuly 29, 2016Try to get floor seats if you can but there are good views from just about anywhere in the theatre.
- America's oldest theater, in operation for over 200 years. Barrymore Award winning actors and staff; a full season of classics (musicals, comedy, drama), plus independent, studio, and children's shows Read more
- Here for a main stage production? Bathrooms can be found on on the lower level, and 2nd floor.
Don't forget to check out shows in the Studio 3 and Studio 5 spaces!
Park at Will's Eye/Jefferson on 9th between walnut and spruce. Just a block walk and no line.
Natasha EstremeraOctober 13, 2013Eh...I wasn't too impressed with "In The Heights " and even less impressed with the tight and warm theater itself.
Many great performances blemished by constant coughing among the audience
Come see 39 Steps. Very funny! The two clowns alone are worth the ticket price.- Can't wait for my favorite (Oscar Wilde)'s An Ideal Husband starting Jan 15 and playing through March 4 2013
Micah TrappJuly 1, 2010Right now it has "Fiddler on the Roof". It's really great and I highly recommend it.
Filly ChatterJanuary 17, 2011Experience a piece of Philadelphia history at this theater from the 1800s!. Hit 'More Info' to read more reviews and recommendations by university students. Read more
Brian B-GApril 1, 2010Ummm....why am I here again??? In any case...no need to take the elevator to the mezzanine.
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America's Oldest Theatre and Philadelphia's Most Popular Theatre Company. Established in 1809.
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Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(215) 574-3550
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Conchita Dixon - 6.8
"Beautiful theater with no real view obstructions on the lower level. However, legroom and personal space are extremely minimal."
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"The best price for beer you can pay in a decent place in Center City, they have a huge collection of beer here pretty much the full bar....."
Arka Majumdar - 8.0
"Love this place, open 24x7 fulfilling basic necessities...life/time savior"
Anshul Bhardwaj - 9.1
"Very big, plenty of seats, greenery, and bit overflowed with wild life"
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Upcoming Events
- Walnut Street Theatre's DREAMGIRLS
7:30 PM on March 25, 2025
- Walnut Street Theatre's DREAMGIRLS
7:30 PM on March 26, 2025
- Walnut Street Theatre's DREAMGIRLS
7:30 PM on March 27, 2025
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