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Walnut Street Theatre

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As America's oldest theatre, the magnificent Walnut Street Theatre provides exceptional entertainment for the entire family. Walnut's large Mainstage features an outstanding season of three musicals and two plays, plus the acclaimed Walnut Street Theatre for Kids series. The intimate Independence Studio on 3 showcases new works, regional premiers, thought-provoking plays and tuneful smaller musicals. The Walnut also boasts an award winning education program featuring an Adopt-a-School program, summer intensive camp program, year round theatre school, touring outreach company and professional apprentice program.

 

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  • Contact Info

    Walnut Street Theatre

    825 Walnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    Phone: 215-574-3550   |   Official Website

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Accessibility Details

    Deaf/Hearing Access: Assistive listening systems available. Each Mainstage Production & Childrens Series will have a Sign Language-interpreted performance. Call for information.

    Wheelchair Access: Accessible parking available-Walnut Towers/Parking Central. Wheelchair seating/interspersed seating with adjustable arms, elevator, & accessible water fountain on 3rd fl. available. Mainstage & Independence Studio on 3 are wheelchair accessible.

  • • Current Events

      05/15/12- 07/15/12

      Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story Walnut Street Theatre Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre May 15-July 15, 2012 Book by Alan Janes · Music and Lyrics by Buddy Holly Buddy Holly was a brilliant musician who changed the face of popular music and paved the way for the next generation of rock'n'rollers. Follow Buddy's meteoric rise to fame, from his humble country music roots to the top of the record charts and his untimely death in 1959. You'll be cheering for more, with such rousing fifties favorites as "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "Maybe Baby," "That'll Be the...

      05/15/12- 07/15/12

      Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story Walnut Street Theatre Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre May 15-July 15, 2012 Buddy Holly was a brilliant musician who changed the face of popular music and paved the way for the next generation of rock'n'rollers. Follow Buddy's meteoric rise to fame, from his humble country music roots to the top of the record charts and his untimely death in 1959. You'll be cheering for more, with such rousing fifties favorites as "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "Maybe Baby," "That'll Be the Day," "Raining In My Heart," Ritchie Valens'...

  • • Upcoming Events

      07/09/12- 08/05/12

      Camp Walnut Walnut Street Theatre Camp Walnut Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre July 9-August 5, 2012 Camp Walnut is "serious fun." Join the area's best teaching artists and kids who love theatre for four weeks of intense training, dynamic performances and friendship! Philadelphia's youngest stars study at America's oldest theatre, located at 9th and Walnut Streets. Three divisions are offered for campers ages 8-18, from beginner to advanced, so each student can develop his or her talent.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/15/12- 07/15/12

    Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story Walnut Street Theatre Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre May 15-July 15, 2012 Book by Alan Janes · Music and Lyrics by Buddy Holly Buddy Holly was a brilliant musician who changed the face of popular music and paved the way for the next generation of rock'n'rollers. Follow Buddy's meteoric rise to fame, from his humble country music roots to the top of the record charts and his untimely death in 1959. You'll be cheering for more, with such rousing fifties favorites as "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "Maybe Baby," "That'll Be the...

    05/15/12- 07/15/12

    Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story Walnut Street Theatre Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre May 15-July 15, 2012 Buddy Holly was a brilliant musician who changed the face of popular music and paved the way for the next generation of rock'n'rollers. Follow Buddy's meteoric rise to fame, from his humble country music roots to the top of the record charts and his untimely death in 1959. You'll be cheering for more, with such rousing fifties favorites as "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "Maybe Baby," "That'll Be the Day," "Raining In My Heart," Ritchie Valens'...

  • Upcoming Events

    07/09/12- 08/05/12

    Camp Walnut Walnut Street Theatre Camp Walnut Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre July 9-August 5, 2012 Camp Walnut is "serious fun." Join the area's best teaching artists and kids who love theatre for four weeks of intense training, dynamic performances and friendship! Philadelphia's youngest stars study at America's oldest theatre, located at 9th and Walnut Streets. Three divisions are offered for campers ages 8-18, from beginner to advanced, so each student can develop his or her talent.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/12/12- 05/19/12	Come Play With Us! - Kids Acting (Ages 5-7) Walnut Street Theatre
    05/12/12- 05/19/12	Sing, Act and Dance! - Kids Performance (Ages 8-11) Walnut Street Theatre
    05/11/12	Let the Good Times Roll - 203rd Anniversary Concert! Walnut Street Theatre
    03/13/12- 04/29/12	God of Carnage Walnut Street Theatre
    03/12/12- 04/02/12	Theatre Kids Seminars! Walnut Street Theatre
    01/17/12- 03/04/12	The Mousetrap Walnut Street Theatre
    12/03/11- 12/20/11	Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol Walnut Street Theatre
    11/08/11- 01/08/12	The King and I Walnut Street Theatre
    10/03/11	17th Annual Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre Walnut Street Theatre
    09/24/11	Madeline and the Bad Hat Walnut Street Theatre
    09/06/11- 10/23/11	Aspects of Love Walnut Street Theatre
    07/11/11- 08/07/11	Camp Walnut Walnut Street Theatre
    06/07/11- 06/12/11	F. Harold Walnut Street Theatre
    06/07/11- 06/12/11	F. Harold: Six Nights of Live Comedy Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Acting Shakespeare Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Hitting the Boards: Introduction to Acting Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	More Than Just a Pretty Face: Acting for the Camera Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Come Play With Us: Improvisation Level I Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Give My Regards to Broadway: Musical Theatre Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Give My Regards to Broadway: Musical Theatre Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Freeing the Natural Voice: Voice and Speech Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Intermediate Acting: Technique and Scene Study Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Building an Actor’s Toolbox: Creating a Character Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	The Business of the Business: Audition Technique Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Beyond the Basics Level 2: Advanced Acting Intensive Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Sing Out!: Advanced Musical Theatre Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Dialects and Speech Exploration Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Musical Theatre Audition Workshop Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Creative Performance: Kids Acting Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Creative Expression: Teen Acting Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Broadway Baby: Musical Theatre Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Commercial Kid: Acting for the Camera Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	The Young Actor: Intermediate Acting Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	Broadway Bound: Intermediate Musical Theatre Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 08/15/11	After Camp Improv Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 05/21/11	Audition Workshop Walnut Street Theatre
    05/31/11- 05/21/11	Acting Up for Preschoolers Walnut Street Theatre
    05/17/11- 07/24/11	Miss Saigon Walnut Street Theatre
    05/14/11- 05/21/11	Stage Combat! for Kids & Teens Walnut Street Theatre
    03/15/11- 05/01/11	Alfred Hitchcock: The 39 Steps Walnut Street Theatre
    03/03/11- 03/27/11	Amy's View Walnut Street Theatre
    01/18/11- 03/06/11	Amadeus Walnut Street Theatre
    11/09/10- 01/09/11	White Christmas Walnut Street Theatre
    10/04/10	2010 Barrymore Awards Walnut Street Theatre
    09/07/10- 10/24/10	Curtains Walnut Street Theatre
    05/18/10- 07/18/10	Fiddler on the Roof Walnut Street Theatre
    05/01/10- 05/31/10	Celebrate Arts & Aging with: Walnut Street Theatre Senior Subscription Walnut Street Theatre
    03/16/10- 05/02/10	Fallen Angels Walnut Street Theatre
    02/06/10	If You Give A Pig A Pancake Walnut Street Theatre
    01/25/10- 04/11/10	The Theatre School at Walnut Street Theatre Walnut Street Theatre
    01/19/10- 03/07/10	The Eclectic Society Walnut Street Theatre
    11/10/09- 01/10/10	Oliver! Walnut Street Theatre
    10/05/09	The 15th Annual Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre Walnut Street Theatre
    09/08/09- 10/25/09	Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Walnut Street Theatre
    09/04/09	The Barrymore Awards Walnut Street Theatre
    07/01/09- 08/03/09	Camp Walnut Walnut Street Theatre
    05/30/09	James and the Giant Peach Walnut Street Theatre
    05/12/09- 07/12/09	The Producers Walnut Street Theatre
    03/10/09- 04/26/09	Born Yesterday Walnut Street Theatre
    09/27/08- 08/08/09	The Theatre School at Walnut Street Theatre Walnut Street Theatre