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Suzanne Roberts Theatre

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The Suzanne Roberts Theatre is the home of the Philadelphia Theatre Company. This 365-seat traditional proscenium auditorium and mezzanine features state-of-the-art lighting and sound facilities for productions, workshops, readings, and educational programming. The box office can be accessed from the street, and there is a welcoming two-story lobby and mezzanine level reception area.

 

This space is available for rent.  Visit http://www.phillyspacefinder.com/spaces/2906?from_search=1 for more info.

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  • Contact Info

    Suzanne Roberts Theatre

    480 S. Broad Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19146

    Phone: 215-985-0420   |   Official Website

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Accessibility Details

    Blind/VI Access: Large-print playbills available for every production.

    Deaf/Hearing Access: 2 open caption performances per production-check schedule for exact dates.

    Wheelchair Access: Wheelchair accessible entrance is located at the main entrance. There are 8 accessible seats available and should be requested at time of ticket purchase.

  • • Current Events

      01/20/12- 02/19/12

      The Sottsboro Boys Suzanne Roberts Theatre The Sottsboro Boys Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre January 20-February 19, 2012 "From the legendary songwriting team of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), The Scottsboro Boys is a stirring musical that explores the infamous 1930's 'Scottsboro Case' in which a group of African-American men are falsely accused of a terrible crime, ultimately provoking a national outrage that sparked the American Civil Rights movement. Scottsboro Boys is the definition of inspired American musical theater with a gorgeous and melodic score. "A MASTERWORK!...

      01/20/12- 02/19/12

      The Scottsboro Boys Suzanne Roberts Theatre The Scottsboro Boys Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre January 20-February 19, 2012 "From the legendary songwriting team of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), The Scottsboro Boys is a stirring musical that explores the infamous 1930's 'Scottsboro Case' in which a group of African-American men are falsely accused of a terrible crime, ultimately provoking a national outrage that sparked the American Civil Rights movement. Scottsboro Boys is the definition of inspired American musical theater with a gorgeous and melodic score.

  • • Upcoming Events

      02/27/12- 03/11/12	PTC @ Play Suzanne Roberts Theatre PTC @ Play Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre February 27-March 11, 2012 Thanks to support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, and energized by the success of last year's pilot season, PTC@PLAY will highlight two weeks of events featuring staged readings of new plays and musicals by award-winning playwrights as well as provocative panel discussions. Over the past decade, in addition to readings and workshops, PTC has provided commissions to such stellar artists and playwrights as Bill Irwin, Gina Gionfriddo, Bruce...
      03/23/12- 04/15/12	The Outgoing Tide Suzanne Roberts Theatre The Outgoing Tide Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre March 23-April 15, 2012 In a summer cottage on Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family's future but meets with resistance from his wife and grown son, who have plans of their own. As winter approaches, the three must quickly find some common ground and come to an understanding-before the tide goes out. This new drama by Barrymore Award winner Graham hums with dark humor and profound emotion. "(Graham is) the Dean of Philadelphia playwrights." – The Philadelphia...
      05/25/12- 06/17/12	Reasons to be Pretty Suzanne Roberts Theatre Reasons to be Pretty Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre May 25-June 17, 2012 A hopelessly romantic drama about the hopelessness of romance, 'reasons to be pretty' is the final installment (following The Shape of Things and Fat Pig) in Neil LaBute's critically acclaimed trilogy focusing on America's modern day obsession with physical appearance. When a cruel off-hand remark disrupts the lives of two young couples, they confront a sea of self-deceit, treachery and their own willingness to change. reasons to be pretty has all the razor-sharp wit and insight we expect...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    01/20/12- 02/19/12

    The Sottsboro Boys Suzanne Roberts Theatre The Sottsboro Boys Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre January 20-February 19, 2012 "From the legendary songwriting team of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), The Scottsboro Boys is a stirring musical that explores the infamous 1930's 'Scottsboro Case' in which a group of African-American men are falsely accused of a terrible crime, ultimately provoking a national outrage that sparked the American Civil Rights movement. Scottsboro Boys is the definition of inspired American musical theater with a gorgeous and melodic score. "A MASTERWORK!...

    01/20/12- 02/19/12

    The Scottsboro Boys Suzanne Roberts Theatre The Scottsboro Boys Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre January 20-February 19, 2012 "From the legendary songwriting team of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), The Scottsboro Boys is a stirring musical that explores the infamous 1930's 'Scottsboro Case' in which a group of African-American men are falsely accused of a terrible crime, ultimately provoking a national outrage that sparked the American Civil Rights movement. Scottsboro Boys is the definition of inspired American musical theater with a gorgeous and melodic score.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/27/12- 03/11/12	PTC @ Play Suzanne Roberts Theatre PTC @ Play Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre February 27-March 11, 2012 Thanks to support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, and energized by the success of last year's pilot season, PTC@PLAY will highlight two weeks of events featuring staged readings of new plays and musicals by award-winning playwrights as well as provocative panel discussions. Over the past decade, in addition to readings and workshops, PTC has provided commissions to such stellar artists and playwrights as Bill Irwin, Gina Gionfriddo, Bruce...
    03/23/12- 04/15/12	The Outgoing Tide Suzanne Roberts Theatre The Outgoing Tide Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre March 23-April 15, 2012 In a summer cottage on Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family's future but meets with resistance from his wife and grown son, who have plans of their own. As winter approaches, the three must quickly find some common ground and come to an understanding-before the tide goes out. This new drama by Barrymore Award winner Graham hums with dark humor and profound emotion. "(Graham is) the Dean of Philadelphia playwrights." – The Philadelphia...
    05/25/12- 06/17/12	Reasons to be Pretty Suzanne Roberts Theatre Reasons to be Pretty Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre May 25-June 17, 2012 A hopelessly romantic drama about the hopelessness of romance, 'reasons to be pretty' is the final installment (following The Shape of Things and Fat Pig) in Neil LaBute's critically acclaimed trilogy focusing on America's modern day obsession with physical appearance. When a cruel off-hand remark disrupts the lives of two young couples, they confront a sea of self-deceit, treachery and their own willingness to change. reasons to be pretty has all the razor-sharp wit and insight we expect...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    12/01/11- 12/04/11	Twenty Years Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    10/14/11- 11/13/11	Red Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    09/01/11- 07/14/11	Twelfth Night, or What You Will Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    09/01/11- 09/17/11	Twelfth Night Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    06/29/11- 07/10/11	Long Story Short Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    06/06/11	Phildelphia Theatre Company's 35th Anniversary Gala Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    05/20/11- 06/12/11	Ruined Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    05/05/11- 05/08/11	Through The Skin Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    04/28/11- 05/01/11	Bella: The Color of Love Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    04/28/11- 05/01/11	Bella: The Color of Love Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    03/18/11- 04/10/11	Let Me Down Easy Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    11/22/10	Reading Writers Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    10/28/10- 10/31/10	Koresh Dance Company Fall Season Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    09/14/10- 09/16/10	Cédric Andrieux Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    09/13/10- 09/18/10	Journey to the West: Reinterpreting Tradition Series Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    09/08/10- 09/11/10	El Conquistador Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    09/03/10- 09/05/10	First Love by Samuel Beckett Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    07/13/10- 07/25/10	The Second City 50th Anniversary Tour Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    05/21/10- 06/13/10	Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    05/07/10- 05/08/10	Braving the New World Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    04/29/10- 05/02/10	Koresh Dance Company Spring Season Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    03/19/10- 04/18/10	Kathleen Turner in Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    03/02/10- 03/05/10	2010 Professional Productions Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    01/22/10- 02/14/10	Golden Age Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    12/07/09	Reading Writers Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    11/13/09- 12/06/09	The Light in the Piazza Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    09/25/09- 10/25/09	Humor Abuse Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    09/10/09- 09/13/09	The Last Cargo Cult Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    09/04/09- 09/06/09	How Theater Failed America Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    07/08/09- 07/26/09	City of Nutterly Love: Funny as Bell! Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    05/22/09- 06/28/09	Grey Gardens Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    04/30/09- 05/03/09	Ev-o-lu-tion Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    04/01/09- 04/19/09	At Home at the Zoo Suzanne Roberts Theatre