Walnut Street Theatre News

Philadelphia Stars Fill The Walnut Stage For Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN

by A.A. Cristi — March 3, 2020

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues its 211th season with Gore Vidal's thrilling political drama, THE BEST MAN.

Mark William, Two-Time BWW Cabaret Award Winner and MAC Award Nominee, Returns to The Green Room 42

by Nicole Rosky — March 2, 2020

Fresh off his wins for BroadwayWorld's Best Debut Show and Best Independent Recording of 2019, Mark returns to The Green Room 42 on Friday March 6th at 7pm to continue his love affair with the Great American Songbook.

Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS to Open at The Gateway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 27, 2020

Rehearsals have begun for Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, on stage March 6 through 15.

Meet the Cast of HANGMEN - Now in Previews on Broadway!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 28, 2020

Hangmen is officially in previews on Broadway! Martin McDonagh's Hangmen marks McDonagh's seventh play to be produced on Broadway and his return to the stage following his BAFTA and Golden Globe Award-winning and Oscar-nominated film Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri.

Wake Up With BWW 2/19: First Look at the New FROZEN Cast, and More!

by Stephi Wild — February 19, 2020

Today's top stories: get a first look at new cast members in Frozen, and more!

Two Actors to Play Over 20 Characters in POPCORN FALLS at Walnut Street Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 18, 2020

The Walnut Street Theatre continues its 2019-20 Independence Studio on 3 season with the Philadelphia premiere of the quirky comedy, POPCORN FALLS.

HOT TRAGIC DEAD THING Makes World Premiere At The Blank Theatre

by Stephi Wild — February 12, 2020

The Blank Theatre in Hollywood has announced the world premiere production of Hot Tragic Dead Thing by Ashley Rose Wellman, directed by Christopher James Raymond.

Walnut Street Theatre is Offering Free Cookies and Buy One, Get One Free Tickets to A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 5, 2020

You don't need to be an English aristocrat to treat your sweetheart on Valentine's Day.

BWW Interview: Ben Lipitz of THE LION KING at Aronoff Center

by Anne Simendinger — January 31, 2020

Philly Theatre Week Will Return with 300 Performances and Events

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 27, 2020

Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week with 75+ organizations, and 300 events and performances between February 6 to 16, 2020.

BWW Review: A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at Walnut Street Theatre

by Alyssa Biederman — January 27, 2020

With its new production of A Woman of No Importance, Walnut Street Theatre hit its stride in producing classic works with a creative twist.

Full Cast Announced For The European Première Of Paula Vogel's INDECENT

by Stephi Wild — January 27, 2020

A seminal work of Jewish culture or an act of traitorous libel? Indecent explores the origins of the highly controversial play The God of Vengeance by Sholem Asch.

Photo Flash: A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Opened at the Walnut Street Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 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.

BWW Review: CHESS at 11th Hour Theatre Company

by Alyssa Biederman — January 21, 2020

At times, concert productions can be dull.

Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards

by Alan Henry — January 16, 2020

Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!