Walnut Street Theatre News

Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department (The Green Room 42's Version) Set For This Weekend

by Stephi Wild — May 28, 2024

The Green Room 42 will present Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department (The Green Room 42's Version) on Sunday, June 2 at 9:30pm.

The 15 Best US Cities to See Theatre

by Sidney Paterra — May 26, 2024

Ready for a vacation and want to fit some theatre-going into your itinerary? You're in luck, because all the world's a stage.

North American Tour of MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch in January 2025

by Blair Ingenthron — May 20, 2024

The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Extended at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 17, 2024

Paper Mill Playhouse is extending its production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical due to overwhelming demand.

Video: Get an Extended Look at Arden Theatre's PINOCCHIO

by Joshua Wright — May 9, 2024

Get an extended look at Arden Theatre Company's modern retelling of the classic tale — a wooden boy, a nose that grows, a huge whale, and a cricket with a lot of opinions.

EVITA to Conclude San Francisco Playhouse's 2023-24 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 9, 2024

Experience the musical sensation EVITA this summer in San Francisco.

Theatre Ariel to Present the Philadelphia Premiere of AMSTERDAM This November

by A.A. Cristi — April 25, 2024

Theatre Ariel will return to producing fully-staged performances this fall with a Philadelphia Premiere.

Video: Get A First Look at Arden Theatre's PINOCCHIO

by Joshua Wright — April 24, 2024

Get a first look at Arden Theatre Company's modern retelling of the classic tale — a wooden boy, a nose that grows, a huge whale, and a cricket with a lot of opinions.

Kyra Kennedy & More to Star in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 24, 2024

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

NINE Comes to Chatham Playhouse in May

by Stephi Wild — April 22, 2024

The Chatham Community Players will conclude its 102nd Season with the critically acclaimed and modern musical classic, “NINE” with music & lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Arthur Kopit from May 3 – 18, 2024 at The Chatham Playhouse.

ME, MYSELF & BARBRA: The Music That Made Barbara, Barbra Comes to Madison

by Stephi Wild — April 18, 2024

Jenna Pastuszek and Joshua Zecher-Ross willmake their Madison and Wisconsin debuts bringing the sold-out performance of ME, MYSELF & BARBRA: The Music that Made Barbara Barbra to Overture's Cabaret Series on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.

Words From the Wings: Caroline Kane of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

by Stephi Wild — May 6, 2024

As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Caroline Kane, who is currently appearing in Water For Elephants.

Quintessence Theatre Extends William Shakespeare's MACBETH Due to Popular Demand,

by Stephi Wild — April 4, 2024

Audience reaction to Quintessence Theatre’s Season XIV production of Macbeth has been electric, and the company has announced a five performance extension to run through April 28th.

Peter Fenton's ABANDON ALL HOPE To Make Pennsylvania Premiere at WestArt

by A.A. Cristi — April 2, 2024

Lancaster, Pennsylvania-raised playwright and 2013 Conestoga Valley High School alum Peter Fenton made his Off-Broadway debut last summer with the world premiere of his dark comedy/drama play, Abandon All Hope, as part of the 2023 Rogue Theater Festival at Theatre Row.