“A Christmas Carol” At The Walnut Street Theatre!

'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...]

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas At The Merriam Theater!

'Don't Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas!' A holiday favorite and a Broadway musical, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is coming to the Merriam Theater in Philadelphia! Remember the "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" song? You can bring back memories and or create new memories with your family with this wonderful musical from December 19 - 29! "Talk about a family event. It's so great to see the kids and their parents together really experiencing it," says Frances Egler, The Kimmel … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Proclaimed The Best Place To Visit In The U.S. By Lonely Planet

'Philadelphia Is The Place To Visit!' Philadelphians should be very proud to hear that Philadelphia has been named the best place to visit in the U.S. by Lonely Planet! People are starting to take notice, and for good reason that this declaration is spot on, because of the many things that Philly has to offer visitors. It's not just about Philly cheesesteaks and pretzels. Everything from fine restaurants and its thriving food scene, the history, attractions, museums, the arts, as an explorer … [Read more...]

Jersey Boys Musical at the Forrest Theater

'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...]

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...]

Academy of Music – Theaters in Philadelphia

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

'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...]

City of Philadelphia Ranked #1 For Culture By Travel + Leisure

City of Philadelphia Ranked #1 For Culture By Travel + Leisure Hey City of Philadelphia !!  Give yourself and the city a pat on the back for ranking high for several categories in Travel + Leisure's November issue of  "America's Favorite Cities" poll. With so many things to do in Philadelphia, no wonder Philadelphia did well in some categories. As Philadelphians, they are very passionate about their city. The City of Philadelphia over the last several decades has received a negative image … [Read more...]