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Photo Flash: A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Opened at the Walnut Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2020

The Walnut Street Theatre's Mainstage production of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE opened last night at the Walnut Street Theatre. Directed by Producing Artistic Director Bernard Havard, A Woman of No Importance holds an unfiltered mirror up to the bourgeois life of Victorian England, while extolling the virtues of robust—and refreshing—American values.

Oscar Wilde's A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Comes To The Walnut
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2020

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues its 211th season with Oscar Wilde's classic comedy, A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE. Directed by Walnut Producing Artistic Director Bernard Havard, the production begins previews on January 14, opens January 22, and continues through March 1 on the Walnut's Mainstage.

BWW Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Pati Buehler - Sep 17, 2017

Some of Philly's funniest actors directed by the king of farce Frank Ferrante and you've got a show that never ceases even for Caesar.

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Opens at Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2017

Walnut Street Theatre opens its landmark 209th season with the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. Directed by, and starring, Frank Ferrante, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, this production begins previews on September 5th, opens on September 13th and runs through October 22nd on the Walnut's Mainstage.

A FUNNY THING...FORUM Opens the Walnut's 209th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2017

Walnut Street Theatre opens its landmark 209th season with the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. Directed by, and starring, Frank Ferrante, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, this production begins previews on September 5th, opens on September 13th and runs through October 22nd on the Walnut's Mainstage.

Walnut Street Theatre's COMEDY TONIGHT! Gala to Honor Denise D. Hodgson
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2017

Walnut Street Theatre has announced that it will honor Walnut Street Theatre Trustee Denise D. Hodgson with the 2017 Edwin Forrest Award at the Theatre's annual Gala.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at OLIVER!, Coming to TUTS This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2016

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents OLIVER!, running April 5-17, 2016 at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts - Sarofim Hall (800 Bagby St., Houston, TX, 77002). To get you ready for spring, BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at Walnut Street's production, featuring Hugh Panaro and more, below!

Walnut Street Theatre to Continue Season with Philadelphia Premiere of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 12, 2016

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 207th season with the Philadelphia premiere of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Directed by Bill Van Horn, this play with music begins previews on March 15th, opens on March 23rd and runs through May 1st on the Walnut's Mainstage.

Walnut Street Theatre to Present SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR., Begin. 5/29
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 20, 2015

Kids, along with their families and friends, will love Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. The iconic Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning cartoon series comes to life at Walnut Street Theatre for Kids beginning May 29th. Young audience members will see how much fun learning can be. Due to popular demand, the Walnut has announced the production has been extended through June 6th.

Walnut Street Theatre Presents 'ALEXANDER,' Now thru 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2014

Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' is thrilled to welcome back Alexander and friends in Alexander Who's Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move following the success of last season's production of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. This hour-long musical adaptation of Judith Viorst's third book in her popular children series will be LIVE on the Walnut's stage today, January 31st through February 8th, 2014.

Walnut Street Theatre to Present 'ALEXANDER,' 1/31-2/8
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 15, 2014

Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' is thrilled to welcome back Alexander and friends in Alexander Who's Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move following the success of last season's production of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. This hour-long musical adaptation of Judith Viorst's third book in her popular children series will be LIVE on the Walnut's stage January 31st through February 8th, 2014.

Walnut Street Theatre's 202nd Anniversary Gala May 13
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2011

Walnut Street Theatre is pleased to announce that it will celebrate multiple honorees this year with the 2011 Edwin Forrest Award at its landmark 202nd Anniversary Gala.

Walnut Street Theatre's 202nd Anniversary Gala May 13
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 6, 2011

Walnut Street Theatre is pleased to announce that it will celebrate multiple honorees this year with the 2011 Edwin Forrest Award at its landmark 202nd Anniversary Gala.

Walnut Street Theater Closes A CHRISTMAS CAROL 1218
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2010

The Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has become a welcomed holiday tradition for families all across the Delaware Valley. This delightful musical adaptation of Dickens' classic novel is a wonderful and fun way to honor tradition while celebrating the joys and warmth of a holiday favorite.

Walnut Street Theater Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/4-18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2010

The Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has become a welcomed holiday tradition for families all across the Delaware Valley. This delightful musical adaptation of Dickens' classic novel is a wonderful and fun way to honor tradition while celebrating the joys and warmth of a holiday favorite.

Walnut Street Theater Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/4-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2010

The Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has become a welcomed holiday tradition for families all across the Delaware Valley. This delightful musical adaptation of Dickens' classic novel is a wonderful and fun way to honor tradition while celebrating the joys and warmth of a holiday favorite.

Photo Flash: Hugh Panaro in Walnut Street Theater's OLIVER!
by Alexandra Johnson - Dec 4, 2009

The beloved classic Oliver!, now playing at Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theater through January 10, 2010 and starring Barrymore winner Hugh Panaro, has released production photos!

Panaro, Preston, Smith and More Star in Walnut Street Theatre's OLIVER!, Previews 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2009

The Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 201st season with a masterful new staging of Lionel Bart's OLIVER!

Panaro, Preston, Smith and More Star in Walnut Street Theatre's OLIVER!, Previews 11/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2009

The Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 201st season with a masterful new staging of Lionel Bart's OLIVER!

Walnut Street's State Fair wins the Blue Ribbon
by Pati Buehler - Sep 22, 2008

A musical that takes you back to a time when life was simple and love was grand.