a 200 year long playdate

Showtime!
In Philadelphia there are many old, historical buildings. The Walnut St. Theatre is the oldest theater in America. It's still in operation and very popular today. Currently, it is the oldest playhouse in active use in the English-speaking world. Next year, the theater will celebrate its 200th anniversary. Many stars have graced its stage such as: Edwin Booth, Groucho Marx, Katharine Hepburn, Jack Lemmon, Bill Cosby, and everybody's favorite...Samuel L. Jackson. Presidents from Thomas Jefferson to Jimmy Carter have taken in a show. Even the famous rock band The Clash, have played a show here. Learn about the theater here or here.

The Walnut St. Theatre is a gateway to our nation's past. Stop by to see a show and experience it yourself.

NOW PLAYING: Harvey Fierstein's The Torch Song Trilogy
For ticket reservations and information call: 267-997-3799
This show runs from October 11th-19th.