'Family Holiday Fun' Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying A Christmas Carol, a heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge at the Walnut Street Theatre, a National Historic Landmark and America's oldest theater. Here you can join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. We all know this grumpy old miser's response to holiday cheer is "Bah, Humbug." Scrooge is a bitter old man … [Read more...]
A Musical A Christmas Story At Walnut Street Theatre
December 15, 2015 By
'Family Holiday Fun!' Enjoy a family treat that makes its Philadelphia debut, A Christmas Story. This Broadway musical, held at the Walnut Street Theatre, is a comedy that many will love. The musical is based on the 1983 motion picture A Christmas Story and on the book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash written by Jean Shepherd. The story takes place in the 1940's in Indiana, as nine-year-old Ralphie Parker wants only one thing for Christmas: a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range … [Read more...]
Jersey Boys Musical at the Forrest Theater
December 1, 2013 By
'Relive the Dreams of Four Blue-Collared Kids' Like musicals in Philadelphia that have an awesome story-line? You should check out the Jersey Boys at the Forrest Theater. The History & Experience of The Jersey Boys Musical The Jersey Boys, first debuting on Broadway in 2005, is a musical story based on a Rock 'n Roll group of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history, known as the Four Seasons. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds … [Read more...]
FirstGlance Film Festival in Philly
November 7, 2012 By
'Exciting & Creative Independent Films' Who loves movie screenings, independent films, and the chance to hang with the actors and film makers. Celebrating it's 15th year, the FirstGlance Film Festival will be in Philadelphia from November 9-11. What is the FirstGlance Film Festival? FirstGlance started in 1996 and brings Indie filmmakers and audiences together. It’s a way for filmmakers to get their projects shown in public venues, getting exposure, yet at the same time, for those to … [Read more...]
Academy of Music – Theaters in Philadelphia
March 31, 2012 By
Academy of Music - Theaters in Philadelphia 'The Grand Old Lady of Broad Street' The Academy of Music is one of many theaters in Philadelphia that adds to the cultural aspects of the City of Philadelphia. The Academy of Music is the oldest opera house in the United States that is still used for its original purpose. The theater is located in the Rittenhouse Square and the Avenue of Arts section. History of the Academy of Music The Academy of Music was built in 1857 and it's current location … [Read more...]
Arden Theatre Company – Theaters in Philadelphia
March 7, 2012 By
'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
January 9, 2012 By
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
December 29, 2011 By
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...]
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