Walnut Street Theatre | America's Oldest

The Eclectic Society

NOW – March 7
Mainstage

Remember how much fun the 1960s were? This World Premiere American drama is filled with action, adventure and good old fraternity fun.

Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue

February 23 – March 14
Independence Studio on 3

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West Philadelphia native, Quiara AlegrÍa Hudes, brings home her Pulitzer Prize finalist play. Don't miss this poetic exploration of the military experience.

How I Became a Pirate

Matinees: March 26 – April 10
WST For Kids

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Ahoy thar Matey! Kids love this adventure-filled musical where being a pirate may be fun, but home and family are the real treasure trove.

Upcoming Productions

Join us for our 201st Anniversary Season!

2009-2010 Musical Sampler Package!

Our 2009-2010 Musical Sampler 3-show package is on sale now. You get individual tickets to two blockbuster musicals, Oliver! and Fiddler on the Roof on our Mainstage and tickets to The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) in the Independence Studio on 3. Purchase all three shows and save over 25%!

It's not too late to subscribe to the 2009-2010 Mainstage Season!

Start saving today! Don't miss the World Premiere of The Eclectic Society, Noël Coward's Fallen Angels, and Fiddler on the Roof. Subscribers save the most money and sit in the best seats! Learn more about these shows here.

Just Announced:

Join us for our exciting 2010-2011 Mainstage Season!

From the composers of Chicago and Cabaret, you'll love Curtains. The holiday brings us the romantic musical hit, Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Don't miss the award-winning Amadeus, there's theatrical mystery in Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps and fall in love with the international musical sensation, Miss Saigon! Subscribers are seated first and they get the best discounts. Learn more here.