Forrest Theatre
Address:
1114 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Forrest Theatre History
Built in 1927 by the Shubert Organization, the Forrest has played host to hundreds of theatrical productions over the years, including Broadway musicals, comedies, dramas, Yiddish theatre, dance programs, Gilbert & Sullivan productions, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Still owned and operated by the Shubert Organization, the Forrest Theatre continues to be a shining star in Philadelphia's theatre community.
Shows at the Forrest Theatre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/26/2027 | - | 1/31/2027 | |
| 12/15/2026 | - | 12/20/2026 | |
| 4/21/2026 | - | 5/3/2026 | |
| 1/20/2026 | - | 8/2/2026 | |
| 5/20/2025 | - | 6/1/2025 | |
| 12/10/2024 | - | 12/22/2024 | |
| 2/27/2024 | - | 3/10/2024 | |
| 2/14/2023 | - | 2/26/2023 | |
| 1/24/2023 | - | 2/5/2023 | |
| 8/16/2022 | - | 7/2/2023 | |
| 8/16/2022 | - | 8/28/2022 | |
| 3/8/2022 | - | 3/20/2022 | |
| 8/27/2019 | - | 6/25/2023 | |
| 2/13/2018 | - | 2/18/2018 | |
| 6/13/2017 | - | 6/18/2017 | |
| 4/18/2017 | - | 4/23/2017 | |
| 4/18/2017 | - | 4/23/2017 | |
| 11/24/2015 | - | 12/27/2015 | |
| 4/28/2015 | - | 5/10/2015 | |
| 7/29/2014 | - | 9/14/2014 | |
| 12/11/2013 | - | 1/5/2014 | |
| 12/6/2011 | - | 1/14/2011 | |
| 12/6/2011 | - | 1/14/2012 | |
| 9/30/2010 | - | 12/12/2010 | |
| 4/27/2010 | - | 5/2/2010 | |
| 12/16/2008 | - | 1/4/2009 | |
| 12/10/2003 | - | 1/3/2004 | |
| 8/16/1979 | - | 8/16/1979 | Daddy Goodness (1979) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 9/4/1978 | - | 9/16/1978 | Broadway, Broadway (1978) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 5/31/1978 | - | 6/11/1978 | Alice (1978) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 3/7/1978 | - | 3/7/1978 | The Prince of Grand Street (1978) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 3/19/1977 | - | 3/19/1977 | I Love My Wife (1977) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 3/25/1974 | - | 4/6/1973 | Brainchild (1974) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 11/28/1967 | - | 12/23/1967 | Golden Rainbow (1968) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 10/15/1966 | - | 10/15/1966 | Breakfast at Tiffany's (1966) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 3/31/1964 | - | 4/4/1964 | Cool Off (1964) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 3/2/1964 | - | 3/21/1964 | Anyone Can Whistle (1964) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 2/15/1952 | - | 3/1/1952 | Curtain Going Up (1952) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 1/26/1952 | - | 1/26/1952 | A Month of Sundays (1951) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 9/13/1948 | - | 10/2/1948 | Where's Charley? (1948) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 9/16/1943 | - | 9/18/1943 | |
| 12/25/1931 | - | 1/2/1932 | |
| - | Can-Can (1953) [Pre-Broadway] |
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| - | First Impressions (1959) [Pre-Broadway] |
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| - | High Button Shoes (1947) [Pre-Broadway] |
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| - | I Had a Ball (1964) [Pre-Broadway] |
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| - | The Girl From Nantucket (1945) [Pre-Broadway] |
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Forrest Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
- What show is currently in Forrest Theatre?
- Forrest Theatre's current show is Shucked which began performances on 4/21/2026.
- How many seats does Forrest Theatre have?
- Forrest Theatre has 1851 seats.
- What were the longest running shows at Forrest Theatre?
- Can-Can which ran from 05/07/1953 to 06/25/1955, I Love My Wife which ran from 04/17/1977 to 05/20/1979, Where's Charley? which ran from 10/11/1948 to 09/09/1950, and High Button Shoes which ran from 10/09/1947 to 07/02/1949
- What show is next for Forrest Theatre?
- Forrest Theatre's next show is The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) which begins performances on 01/26/2027
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