Walnut Street Theatre News

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 203rd season with an all-new production of Agatha Christie's classic thriller THE MOUSETRAP.

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 203rd season with an all-new production of Agatha Christie's classic thriller THE MOUSETRAP.

CAMP WOODS PLUS, a new monthly comedy showcase hosted by local sketch comedy group Camp Woods, will hold its second edition Tuesday, January 31 at L'Etage in Queen Village. The show - Philadelphia's only alternative sketch comedy showcase - debuted in November to a sold-out crowd, and is quickly taking its place as a must-see event within the city's burgeoning comedy scene.

The landmark trial of the Scottsboro Boys is brought to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's production of the multiple Tony-nominated musical The Scottsboro Boys with music and lyrics by the legendary team of John Kander and Fred Ebb and book by David Thompson, running January 20-February 19 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

Edward Gero and Patrick Andrews star in Red at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, produced in association with Goodman Theatre.

Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 brings audiences David Auburn's award-winning masterpiece Proof. Philadelphia audiences will be the first to experience this breathtaking production before it travels as the second national tour of a Walnut Street Theatre production. Proof begins in Philadelphia with previews on January 17th, opens January 19th and runs through February 5th in the intimate Independence Studio on 3.

T. Schreiber Studio and Theatre (Terry Schreiber and Peter Jensen, Co-Artistic Directors) announced that it will host an Alumni Celebration, commemorating the grand opening of the studio's new expanded space and offering an alumni tribute to the working actor as well as to the late playwright John Bishop, on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at its Chelsea home (151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor).

Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 brings audiences David Auburn's award-winning masterpiece Proof. Philadelphia audiences will be the first to experience this breathtaking production before it travels as the second national tour of a Walnut Street Theatre production. Proof begins in Philadelphia with previews on January 17th, opens January 19th and runs through February 5th in the intimate Independence Studio on 3.

Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 brings audiences David Auburn's award-winning masterpiece Proof.

Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 is set to bring back the spirit of Philadelphia's own Ethel Waters with her life stories and memorable songs in Ethel!

New Theatre (THE NEW) kicks off 2012 with the World Premiere of Winter, by Robert Caisley, running Now thru February 19, 2012, in its new intimate home at The Roxy Performing Art Center. In this witty new play, what begins as a scheduling 'headache' arranging their Mother's funeral, fraternal twins Peter and Christina Winter, evolves into an all-out blood feud between the siblings and their mother's mysterious, young live-in assistant.

Students from the Ira Brind School of Theater Arts at The University of the Arts will share the stage with special guest star Forrest McClendon - a 2011 Tony ® Award nominee and Barrymore Award winner - in a concert performance of Big River. This production will be on stage for one weekend only with three performances from February 23-25, 2012 at the University's Arts Bank Theater. Big River is adapted from Mark Twain's classic novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, with music and lyrics by Roger Williams and book by William Hauptman.

Henry and Mudge, Cynthia Rylant's best-selling children's series, comes to life as part of the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids Series! This heartwarming musical adaptation will charm your entire family on Saturday, February 4, with performances at 10:30am, 1pm and 3:30pm.

Walnut Street Theatre's 2011-2012 Independence Studio on 3 season opens with the celebration of a friendship that became part of show business history, NOËL AND GERTIE.

Walnut Street Theatre, America's oldest theatre and the State Theatre of Pennsylvania, has just announced its landmark 204th season of live entertainment and its 30th season as a not-for-profit producing theatre company. This season, President and Producing Artistic Director Bernard Havard celebrates his 30th year at the Walnut as well. Under his direction the self-producing regional theatre has become not only the most popular theatre company in Philadelphia, but also the most subscribed theatre company in the world, boasting over 56,000 subscribers!

The Media Theatre, one of the Philadelphia region's most popular theatres and Delaware County's only professional theatre, has announced a stellar cast for its upcoming musical production “Wings', which plays in February.

The landmark trial of the Scottsboro Boys is brought to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's production of the multiple Tony-nominated musical The Scottsboro Boys with music and lyrics by the legendary team of John Kander and Fred Ebb and book by David Thompson, running January 20-February 19 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

The Walnut Street Theatre is set to present Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The holiday magic begins when a troupe of actors appear at the historic Walnut Street Theatre to set up and perform the heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Act II Playhouse announces that its next Cabaret Night will be Monday, Dec. 19, when Liz Filios and John Jarboe will perform their new Holiday Cabaret. The show begins at 7 p.m.

Pantochino Productions Inc, Connecticut's brand new, non-profit, ridiculously entertaining theatre company has announced the cast of it's new holiday musical "Teen Santa!"