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825 Walnut St

Philadelphia, PA 19107

+1 (215) 574-3550

http://www.walnutstreettheatre.org

First opened in 1809, the Walnut Street Theatre is one of the oldest theatres in America. A wide array of entertainers have appeared at the theatre, including: Edwin Booth, Helen Hayes, Harry Houdini, George M. Cohan, Edward G. Robinson, George C. Scott, Jack Lemmon, Mike Nichols, Claudette Colbert, Jane Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, Ethel Waters and Jessica Tandy. The theater was the site of numerous memorable pre-Broadway tryouts, including A Streetcar Named Desire with Marlon Brando, Mr. Roberts starring Henry Fonda, Gigi with Audrey Hepburn, A Raisin in the Sun starring Sidney Poitier and A Man For All Seasons starring Paul Scofield. The theater presents original productions, hosts a children s theater program and has provided theatre instruction, self-improvement and a deepened appreciation of the art form through its outreach programs and classes to over 30,000 children and adults annually. The Walnut Street Theater is located in Philadelphia.

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4.0164 reviews

Francis S.

12/12/2025

Came here to watch A Christmas Story and honestly had a great time. The acoustics were clean and crisp, and the seats were surprisingly comfortable. You can actually settle in without fidgeting...

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Lea D.

10/27/2025

During a recent work trip to Philly, we got to come here to see Million Dollar Quartet. I wasn't really sure what I was getting into but the play was amazing. I was engulfed the whole time. The...

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Tiffany D.

7/16/2025

I was really excited to see the production of Dreamgirls here. The theater is small but very nice. We got in quickly and got seated without issue. The play started a few minutes late, which was...

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Glory C.

11/1/2025

I love Walnut Street theatre! It such a beautiful staple to the city, America's oldest theatre. It is a tradition for my husband and I to see a few productions every year. We have loved every...

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Stacy A.

12/23/2024

My husband surprised me with tickets to see Elf right as we walked up to the theater. I am not from Philly and it was my first time at this theater, I thought it was cool that this is the oldest...

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