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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 4/21/2026 - 5/3/2026 Shucked (2024)
Click Here to Buy Tickets1/20/2026 - 1/25/2026 Clue (2025)
Click Here to Buy Tickets5/20/2025 - 6/1/2025 Some Like It Hot (2024)
Click Here to Buy Tickets12/10/2024 - 12/22/2024 A Beautiful Noise (2024)
Click Here to Buy Tickets2/27/2024 - 3/10/2024 Girl From the North Country (2023) 2/14/2023 - 2/26/2023 1776 (2023) 1/24/2023 - 2/5/2023 A Soldier's Play (2022) 8/16/2022 - 8/28/2022 The Band's Visit (2021) 8/16/2022 - 7/2/2023 Dear Evan Hansen (2021) 3/8/2022 - 3/20/2022 Oklahoma! (2020) 8/27/2019 - 6/25/2023 Hamilton (Angelica Company) (2017)
Click Here to Buy Tickets2/13/2018 - 2/18/2018 Waitress (2017) 6/13/2017 - 6/18/2017 Fun Home (2016) 4/18/2017 - 4/23/2017 Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2016) 4/18/2017 - 4/23/2017 Hedwig and the Angry Inch (unknown) 11/24/2015 - 12/27/2015 The Book of Mormon (2012) 4/28/2015 - 5/10/2015 Kinky Boots (2014) 7/29/2014 - 9/14/2014 The Book of Mormon (2012) 12/11/2013 - 1/5/2014 Jersey Boys (2011) 12/6/2011 - 1/14/2011 Jersey Boys (2011) 12/6/2011 - 1/14/2012 Jersey Boys (2006) 9/30/2010 - 12/12/2010 Jersey Boys (2006) 4/27/2010 - 5/2/2010 August: Osage County (2009) 12/16/2008 - 1/4/2009 A Chorus Line (2008) 12/10/2003 - 1/3/2004 Harmony (2003) 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 Bright Lights of 1944 (1943) 12/25/1931 - 1/2/1932 Sugar Hill (1931) - Can-Can (1953) [Pre-Broadway] - First Impressions (1959) [Pre-Broadway] - High Button Shoes (1947) [Pre-Broadway] - I Had a Ball (1964) [Pre-Broadway] - The Girl From Nantucket (1945) [Pre-Broadway]
News
HADESTOWN To Return To Philadelphia At The Forrest Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to Philadelphia. Learn more about the December 2025 return!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to Philadelphia. Learn more about the December 2025 return!
THE OUTSIDERS, SUFFS and More Set for Ensemble Arts 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
Ensemble Arts Philly is kicking off its 2025–2026 season – one full of Broadway, jazz, comedy, speakers, a historic celebration of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 125th anniversary. LEARN MORE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
Ensemble Arts Philly is kicking off its 2025–2026 season – one full of Broadway, jazz, comedy, speakers, a historic celebration of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 125th anniversary. LEARN MORE!
SOME LIKE IT HOT to Make Philadelphia Debut at The Forrest Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of Some Like It Hot at the Forrest Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of Some Like It Hot at the Forrest Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
THE OUTSIDERS, THE NOTEBOOK And More Set for 2025-26 Broadway Season In Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2025
Ensemble Arts Philly has announced the 2025-2026 Broadway season with an extraordinary lineup of staged classics and new theatrical works. The season features 13 shows with a combined 27 Tony Awards, 19 Drama Desk Awards, 6 Olivier Awards, and 2 Grammy Awards, with a mix of blockbuster adaptations, uplifting storytelling, and crowd-pleasing favorites, approachable for longtime theatergoers and new audiences alike.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2025
Ensemble Arts Philly has announced the 2025-2026 Broadway season with an extraordinary lineup of staged classics and new theatrical works. The season features 13 shows with a combined 27 Tony Awards, 19 Drama Desk Awards, 6 Olivier Awards, and 2 Grammy Awards, with a mix of blockbuster adaptations, uplifting storytelling, and crowd-pleasing favorites, approachable for longtime theatergoers and new audiences alike.
The Philadelphia Orchestra And Ensemble Arts Announces Enhanced Accessiblity For 2024"25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts has announced performances with enhanced accessible features, including American Sign Language interpretation (ASL), Audio Description (AD), captioning services, and sensory-friendly offerings.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts has announced performances with enhanced accessible features, including American Sign Language interpretation (ASL), Audio Description (AD), captioning services, and sensory-friendly offerings.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Will Make its Philadelphia Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL makes its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre next month. Find out how to catch this show near you here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL makes its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre next month. Find out how to catch this show near you here!
The Philadelphia Orchestra And Ensemble Arts Announces 2024-25 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts have announced their 2024-25 season lineup featuring Tony-winning Broadway productions, GRAMMY Award-winning performances, holiday favorites, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts have announced their 2024-25 season lineup featuring Tony-winning Broadway productions, GRAMMY Award-winning performances, holiday favorites, and more.
Full Cast Set For North American Tour of SOME LIKE IT HOT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of SOME LIKE IT HOT, which begins rehearsals today ahead of opening this fall in Schenectady, NY. Find out who's joining the cast here and view the full tour schedule.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of SOME LIKE IT HOT, which begins rehearsals today ahead of opening this fall in Schenectady, NY. Find out who's joining the cast here and view the full tour schedule.
Curtis Institute Of Music Celebrates 100 Years With 2024"25 Season: GREAT TO GROUNDBREAKING
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024
Celebrate the Curtis Institute of Music's historic 100th anniversary with the 2024-25 season, 'Great to Groundbreaking'.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024
Celebrate the Curtis Institute of Music's historic 100th anniversary with the 2024-25 season, 'Great to Groundbreaking'.
& JULIET, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and More Set For the 2024-25 Broadway Series in Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024
Ensemble Arts Philly has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway series with a lineup of productions, including Broadway’s newest blockbusters, Philly’s favorite revivals, exclusive touring shows, and lively dance performances. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024
Ensemble Arts Philly has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway series with a lineup of productions, including Broadway’s newest blockbusters, Philly’s favorite revivals, exclusive touring shows, and lively dance performances. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
Actor Sues 1776 Tour Producers for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation
by Cara Joy David - Jan 16, 2024
Over the years, I’ve heard several black actors complain about how their preferred hair plan was dismissed by producers. Now one is suing producer NETworks Presentations, 1776 Touring, and several of their employees, claiming that increasing tensions led to her being terminated after she expressed a desire to submit a written racism complaint.
by Cara Joy David - Jan 16, 2024
Over the years, I’ve heard several black actors complain about how their preferred hair plan was dismissed by producers. Now one is suing producer NETworks Presentations, 1776 Touring, and several of their employees, claiming that increasing tensions led to her being terminated after she expressed a desire to submit a written racism complaint.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY National Tour is Coming to the Forrest Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023
Get ready for the Philadelphia premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. Experience Bob Dylan's iconic songs in a whole new way as they come to life on stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023
Get ready for the Philadelphia premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. Experience Bob Dylan's iconic songs in a whole new way as they come to life on stage.
Photos: COMPANY National Tour Cast Members Make Their Own Custom Martini Candles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023
Cast members from the hit musical comedy, COMPANY, raised a glass by creating their own custom ‘martini’ shaped candles – in honor of the Tony Award-winning, party-themed musical – at Cork & Candles. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023
Cast members from the hit musical comedy, COMPANY, raised a glass by creating their own custom ‘martini’ shaped candles – in honor of the Tony Award-winning, party-themed musical – at Cork & Candles. See photos!
Review: COMPANY National Tour Comes to Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's review of the National Tour of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company, currently playing at Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's review of the National Tour of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company, currently playing at Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre.
COMPANY is Coming to Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre for Limited Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023
The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization will present the thrilling Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's and George Furth's COMPANY, at the Forrest Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023
The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization will present the thrilling Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's and George Furth's COMPANY, at the Forrest Theatre.
Kimmel Cultural Campus And The Philadelphia Orchestra Announce 2023-24 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2023
The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra, the region’s premier center for multi-disciplinary performing arts and cultural events, announces its 2023–2024 season, welcoming audiences back to experience the magic of live art. With over 2,000 events annually across multiple venues, the lineup features everything from orchestral music to Broadway, jazz to comedy, contemporary dance to ballet, opera to rock, and much more.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2023
The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra, the region’s premier center for multi-disciplinary performing arts and cultural events, announces its 2023–2024 season, welcoming audiences back to experience the magic of live art. With over 2,000 events annually across multiple venues, the lineup features everything from orchestral music to Broadway, jazz to comedy, contemporary dance to ballet, opera to rock, and much more.
The Shubert Organization Names Members of 2023 Internship Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2023
The Shubert Organization has chosen six aspiring theatre professionals for its second Shubert Organization Internship Program cohort, beginning July 10.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2023
The Shubert Organization has chosen six aspiring theatre professionals for its second Shubert Organization Internship Program cohort, beginning July 10.
Anna Pitera DeVito Named Head of Shubert Organization's New Production Marketing Department
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023
Anna Pitera DeVito, currently the Marketing Director for Broadway hits Some Like It Hot and A Doll’s House, will join Shubert in-house to helm a newly created Production Marketing department.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023
Anna Pitera DeVito, currently the Marketing Director for Broadway hits Some Like It Hot and A Doll’s House, will join Shubert in-house to helm a newly created Production Marketing department.
WICKED, FUNNY GIRL & More Set for Kimmel Cultural Campus' 2023-24 Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2023
The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization have announced the 2023-24 Broadway series with a stellar lineup of extraordinary productions, including Broadway’s newest hits, hot revivals, and adored classics. See how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2023
The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization have announced the 2023-24 Broadway series with a stellar lineup of extraordinary productions, including Broadway’s newest hits, hot revivals, and adored classics. See how to purchase tickets!
The Shubert Organization Donates $5 Million to Support The Entertainment Community Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023
The Shubert Organization has made a $5 million gift to The Entertainment Community Fund.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023
The Shubert Organization has made a $5 million gift to The Entertainment Community Fund.
Forrest Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Forrest Theatre?
Forrest Theatre's current show is Girl From the North Country which began performances on 2/27/2024.
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 5/7/1953 to 6/25/1955, I Love My Wife which ran from 4/17/1977 to 5/20/1979, Where's Charley? which ran from 10/11/1948 to 9/9/1950, High Button Shoes which ran from 10/9/1947 to 7/2/1949 and
What show is next for Forrest Theatre?
Forrest Theatre's next show is A Beautiful Noise which begins performances on 12/10/2024.
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