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Productions

 
[Philadelphia, PA (Regional), 2006]
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Awards and Nominations

The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Outstanding ensemble in a musical

Walnut Street TheatreA Grand Night for Singing

The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Outstanding ensemble in a play

Walnut Street TheatreGod of Carnage

The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Outstanding overall production of a musical

Walnut Street TheatreA Grand Night for Singing

The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Outstanding overall production of a musical

Walnut Street TheatreThe King and I

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Die 15 besten US-Städte, um Theater zu erleben
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 5, 2025

Bereit für den nächsten Urlaub und möchtest ein paar Theaterbesuche in deine Reise einplanen? Dann hast du Glück – die ganze Welt ist eine Bühne! Wortwörtlich! Welche sind die größten Theaterdistrikte in den USA? BroadwayWorld hat eine Liste der fünfzehn besten Städte des Landes zusammengestellt, in denen du großartiges Theater erleben kannst.
Video: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL in the Rehearsal Hall
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2025

Go inside rehearsals ​for Pioneer Theatre Company's production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Watch the new video of the cast in rehearsal now!
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the Broadway transfer of the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical.
Playhouse On Park To Host Public Performances Of THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR. WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025

THE AMAZING AVENTURES OF DR. WONDERFUL (And Her Dog!), by Lauren Gunderson and Music by Bree Lowdermilk, is touring schools across Connecticut through Playhouse Theatre Academy's Literature Alive on the Road program.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL to be Presented at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

​Pioneer Theatre Company will present the feel-good, beloved bio-musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in February. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Noël Coward’s HAY FEVER to be Presented at Walnut Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

Walnut Street Theatre will present Noël Coward’s classic comedy HAY FEVER as part of their 216th season of dreams. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
19 Theater Books for Your Winter 2025 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 11, 2025

From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theater history; check out our collection of 19 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.
1776, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET & More Set for Walnut Street Theatre 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Walnut Street Theatre, America’s Oldest Theatre and a National Historic Landmark, has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring Million Dollar Quarter, 1775, A Christmas Story, and more.
DRIVING MISS DAISY Announced At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

Walnut Street Theatre will present the heartwarming and thought-provoking classic story DRIVING MISS DAISY as part of their 216th season of dreams.
Broadway BFFS: Caroline Kane & Morgan Anita Wood
by Joey Mervis - Dec 6, 2024

Caroline Kane and Morgan Anita Wood have made it big onstage, but they've known each other since Broadway was just a dream. Watch in this video as they chat about how they met, what it's like making their debuts at the same time, and take a BFF quiz to find out how well they know each other!
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues their 216th Season with the charming story of Buddy the Elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF  The Broadway Musical. The show opens on November 27, and runs through December 29. Check out video highlights of the production.
Interview: Hugh Panaro’s Happy to Be A MAN WITHOUT A MASK
by Gil Kaan - Nov 22, 2024

Broadway leading man Hugh Panaro celebrates the release of his new CD Man Without a Mask with a one-nighter December 5, 2024, at the Catalina Bar & Grill. Songs from the CD recorded over two nights at 54 Below will be featured amongst some other favorites of Hugh.
Jewish Composers Highlighted in Upcoming No Name Pops Concert
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

 An evening of Broadway music highlighting the timeless works of Jewish composers who have shaped much of Broadway’s history will be presented by Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Center City Philadelphia.
ELF THE MUSICAL Announced At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2024

ELF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is set to bring holiday cheer to the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Follow Buddy the Elf's journey from the North Pole to the big city in this festive production.
A WINTER HOLIDAY WITH THE SUMMER CLUB Comes to Gretna Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Gretna Theatre will present A Winter Holiday with The Summer Club next month. Members of The Summer Club will gather together for this one night only fundraising event to benefit Gretna Theatre’s 2025 Season. Learn more about the performance here!
Hugh Panaro Comes HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Broadway’s Hugh Panaro, who made his professional debut at the Walnut in 1986, is HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS this December for a one-night event filled with music, memories and holiday cheer.
Theatre Ariel Returns With Philadelphia Premiere Of Maya Arad Yasur's AMSTERDAM in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 27, 2024

This November, Theatre Ariel will produce its first Mainstage production since 2009 with the Philadelphia premiere of Amsterdam, by award-winning Israeli playwright Maa Arad Yasur, translated by Eran Edry.
Meet the Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

Death Becomes her is coming to Broadway! The new musical is now in performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Meet the cast of Death Becomes Her here!
ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to Walnut Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

Walnut Street Theatre will continue their 216th Season with the story of Buddy the elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF The Broadway Musical. Meet the creative team and learn who's who in the cast and how to get tickets.
Photos: SOMEONE LIKE ME and IN WHOSE EYES? at the Art of Acting Studio
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

Two world premiere one act plays, Someone Like Me by Richard Gustin and In Whose Eyes? by George Kappaz, are now playing at the Art of Acting Studio in Hollywood. There will be 12 performances only, running through Sunday, October 27. Check out photos here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Walnut Street Theatre been nominated for?

Outstanding ensemble in a musical (The Barrymore Awards) for A Grand Night for Singing, Outstanding ensemble in a play (The Barrymore Awards) for God of Carnage, Outstanding overall production of a musical (The Barrymore Awards) for A Grand Night for Singing and Outstanding overall production of a musical (The Barrymore Awards) for The King and I.

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