Celebrating its 200th birthday in 2009, the Walnut Street is the oldest theatre in the United States. With its extraordinary history and theatrical pedigree (and an illustrious alumni featuring Edwin Booth to Katharine Hepburn to Marlon Brando) Walnut Street has endured war, depression and financial endangerment to remain one of Philadelphia’s most resilient and gallant theatre companies.

Now operating three full yearly seasons, The Walnut Street’s mainstage offers elaborate productions of large scale musicals and plays (Miss Saigon, Oliver! and Amadeus have been recent favorites) while its Independence Studio on 3 presents the best in contemporary small cast production, and its Walnut Street Theatre for Kids offers family fare for ages 12 and under. Walnut Street also produces a thriving theatrical academy, and a touring outreach company specializing in performances at local schools.