Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre America's Oldest Theatre. Entertaining audience in Philadelphia since 1808. The theatre was founded in 1809, going by the name of The New Circus.

Walnut Street Theatre was built by the Circus of Pepin and Breschard, which toured the United States from 1807 until 1815. Pepin and Breschard constructed numerous venues in cities along the East Coast of the United States, which often featured, along with performances of their circus, classical plays as well as horse dramas. In 1811, the two partners commissioned architect William Strickland to d

esign and construct a stage and orchestra pit for theatrical performances and the theatre's name was changed to The Olympic. The official website says that the name The Walnut Street Theatre was first used there in 1820, though the name was changed back to The Olympic in 1822 and to The Walnut again in 1828. A travel guidebook from 1849 indicates that in the mid 19th century, this building was called The American Theatre.

We are hard at work getting ready to welcome you back! We can’t wait to see you this September for THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Th...
06/17/2026

We are hard at work getting ready to welcome you back! We can’t wait to see you this September for THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical!

The best seats in the house are waiting for you! Select your subscription seats now before individual tickets for the 20...
06/15/2026

The best seats in the house are waiting for you! Select your subscription seats now before individual tickets for the 2026-27 season go on-sale July 7!

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Gather the family and join us for HalloWeek at the Walnut! Enjoy special events, discounts, and more on select performan...
06/11/2026

Gather the family and join us for HalloWeek at the Walnut! Enjoy special events, discounts, and more on select performances of THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical from October 28 – 31.

Individual tickets for the 2026-27 Season go on-sale July 7, but you can sign up now for early access!

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We’re ecstatic to announce the return of Independence Studio on 3 for the 2026-27 season!There’s something for everyone ...
06/08/2026

We’re ecstatic to announce the return of Independence Studio on 3 for the 2026-27 season!

There’s something for everyone to enjoy with three new unforgettable productions: HEXEN – An Ancestral Witch Play; GERTRUDE STEIN AND A COMPANION; and SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR. Subscriptions start at just $54!

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Pictured: Dreya Weber in HEXEN. Photo courtesy of Dreya Weber, HEXEN.

We’re thrilled to announce our 2026-27 WST for Kids Series featuring Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL and Disney’s FIN...
06/05/2026

We’re thrilled to announce our 2026-27 WST for Kids Series featuring Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL and Disney’s FINDING NEMO JR.!
Get your tickets early! Buy Both Shows and Save packages are available now for just $35!

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Pictured Top: Cast of Charles Dicken’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Pictured Bottom: Cast of Disney’s ALADDIN JR.
Photos by Mark Garvin

Individual tickets for the 2026-27 Season go on-sale July 7, but you can sign up now for early access!Join the family! -...
06/01/2026

Individual tickets for the 2026-27 Season go on-sale July 7, but you can sign up now for early access!
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Philly made history again! Congratulations to the cast, crew, and creative teams of 1776 The Musical and WST for Kids Di...
05/31/2026

Philly made history again! Congratulations to the cast, crew, and creative teams of 1776 The Musical and WST for Kids Disney’s NEWSIES JR. on revolutionary runs!

Pictured Top: Cast of 1776 The Musical
Pictured Bottom: Cast of WST For Kids Disney's NEWSIES JR.
Photos by Mark Garvin

Hurry! There are only 8 spots left for Camp Walnut’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND! Perfect for beginner teens ages 12-15. Camp st...
05/29/2026

Hurry! There are only 8 spots left for Camp Walnut’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND! Perfect for beginner teens ages 12-15. Camp starts July 6!
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Don’t get caught sleeping! 1776 The Musical’s final week is here, and it’s going to be electric! Must end May 31.Special...
05/26/2026

Don’t get caught sleeping! 1776 The Musical’s final week is here, and it’s going to be electric! Must end May 31.

Special offers and discounts are available online now.

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Pictured: Scott Greer, David Bardeen, and Company. Photo by Mark Garvin.

Congratulations to our Touring Outreach New Play Competition winner, Ryan Fitzgerald, and runner-up, Raymond Ingram!We c...
05/23/2026

Congratulations to our Touring Outreach New Play Competition winner, Ryan Fitzgerald, and runner-up, Raymond Ingram!
We celebrated both and their works by hosting a staged reading in front of an audience. Ryan’s piece will be featured in the 2026-27 Touring Outreach program - coming soon to a school near you!

Address

825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19107

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm

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+12155743550

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