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.

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!
Join the family! --> https://tinyurl.com/4842552j

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!
Down the rabbit hole --> https://tinyurl.com/an79bv3w

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!

Headline: FINAL PERFORMANCES! This is your last chance to see WST For Kids Disney’s NEWSIES JR. Best availability May 30...
05/21/2026

Headline: FINAL PERFORMANCES! This is your last chance to see WST For Kids Disney’s NEWSIES JR. Best availability May 30 and 31.

Don’t miss out ---> https://tinyurl.com/4snwnxw3

Pictured: Cast of WST For Kids Disney's Newsies Jr. Photo by Mark Garvin.

We are so proud to partner with Disney Musicals in Schools to bring musical theatre to students in Philadelphia area. Wo...
05/20/2026

We are so proud to partner with Disney Musicals in Schools to bring musical theatre to students in Philadelphia area. Working with our Education Department, more than 70 students performed a Disney musical here on our stage! Their talent, creativity, and passion for theatre made this an unforgettable experience!

More than 70 kids took to the Walnut Street Theatre stage for the first time today, thanks to a special partnership with Disney Musicals in schools.

Experience their story of the fight for independence this Memorial Day weekend! Use unlock code WST76 for $76 tickets to...
05/18/2026

Experience their story of the fight for independence this Memorial Day weekend! Use unlock code WST76 for $76 tickets to 1776 the Musical!

Join the fight --> https://tinyurl.com/bddncv7d

Offer good for select seating locations and performances.

Pictured: Isaac Ripley, Jordan Eck, and Bill Van Horn. Photo by Mark Garvin.

Don’t contemplate any further. Join John Adams for 1776 The Musical! There are still great seats available for this Frid...
05/14/2026

Don’t contemplate any further. Join John Adams for 1776 The Musical! There are still great seats available for this Friday (5/15) and Saturday night (5/16).

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Pictured: Ben Dibble. Photo by Mark Garvin.

Raise your hands and join the song! WST For Kids Disney’s NEWSIES JR. is happening now. Best availability May 30 and 31....
05/13/2026

Raise your hands and join the song! WST For Kids Disney’s NEWSIES JR. is happening now. Best availability May 30 and 31.

Seize the day ---> https://tinyurl.com/4snwnxw3

Pictured: Cast of WST For Kids Disney's NEWSIES JR. Photo by Mark Garvin

Address

825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19107

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12155743550

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