Movie Nights Presented by Schuylkill Banks

'Movies Under the Stars in Philadelphia' Philadelphia summer nights under the stars with friends, family, loved ones and yes, free movie nights sponsored by Schuylkill River Development Corporation and CSX. Thanks to Schuylkill Banks, you will be able to enjoy ten different movies this summer at two different locations. Some of these movies are our favorites and are classics. Starting Thursday, June 13th, the movies will take place every Thursday until August 29th, except for on … [Read more...]

Elf Musical Comedy at Walnut Street Theatre

'Holiday Family Fun - Reliving The Life Of A Kid' Who gets excited about the holidays! How about this funny and charming Broadway musical, Elf, that the whole family can enjoy. All taking place at the Walnut Street Theatre from November 5 to January 5. Elf is the hilarious tale of Buddy, who is a young orphan that mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is then transported to the North Pole. Buddy actually doesn't understand that he is human because he was raised with real elves. He … [Read more...]

Arden Theatre Company – Theaters in Philadelphia

'Kid Friendly Theater' The Arden Theatre Company  is a smaller type of theater in Philadelphia which is located in Old City on the corner of 2nd and Filbert Streets.  This theatre is kid friendly and allows children to help usher. History of the Arden Theatre Company The Arden Theatre Company was founded in 1988 by Terrence J. Nolen, Amy Murphy and Aaron Posner and began producing in the Walnut Street Theatre. It wasn't until 1995, when the company purchased a 50,000 square-foot building … [Read more...]

Walnut Street Theatre – Theaters in Philadelphia

Walnut Street Theatre - Theaters in Philadelphia Oldest Continuously Operating Theater in United States The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia is America's longest operating theater. The theater is celebrating its 204th anniversary this year. It is approximately six city blocks away from more Philadelphia History, such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, or the Independence Visitor’s Center. History of Walnut Street Theatre The Walnut Street Theatre … [Read more...]

The Forrest Theater – Theaters in Philadelphia

The Forrest Theater - Theaters in Philadelphia The City of Philadelphia is so rich in history, to even include the Theaters in Philadelphia. The Forrest Theater is one of  America's oldest theaters which sits in the Market East section of Philadelphia. Approximately six city blocks away from more Philadelphia History, such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, or the Independence Visitor’s Center. History of Forrest Theater It started with the … [Read more...]