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Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 28, 2025
Photos: Dreamgirls Takes the Stage at Walnut Street Theatre
Aveena Sawyer leads the cast of the Pennsylvania production through May 4.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 27, 2025
Aveena Sawyer Will Lead Dreamgirls at Walnut Street Theatre
The Henry Krieger-Tom Eyen musical is playing the Pennsylvania company beginning March 25.
Article | By Margaret Hall | October 11, 2023
North American Premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution Opens October 11
Staged at Walnut Street Theatre, the production is directed and choreographed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun.
Article | By Margaret Hall | October 3, 2023
North American Premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution Begins October 3
Staged at Walnut Street Theatre, the production is directed and choreographed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun.
Article | By Margaret Hall | September 8, 2023
Walnut Street Theatre To Stage North American Premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution
The bio-musical is authorized by Elvis Presley Enterprises, and features many of Presley's most popular songs.
Article | By Playbill Staff | July 6, 2021
Video Auditions Roundup: Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen and Come From Away, Moulin Rouge! Tour, More Seeking Performers
Find your next job with self-tape audition opportunities for shows across the country.
Article | January 11, 2017
Walnut Street Theatre Plans Sondheim and Karam Shows for 209th Season
America’s oldest continuously operating theatre looks to 2017-18.
Article | By Kenneth Jones | February 6, 2007
Bookends, Addressing the Aftermath of Communist Witch Hunt, Premieres Feb. 6
Bookends, M.J. Feely's tale of two men looking to rebuild a friendship shattered by their testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities, gets its world premiere Feb. 6 in Philadelphia.
Article | By Kenneth Jones | January 17, 2007
World Premiere Bookends Addresses Aftermath of Communist Witch Hunt
Bookends, M.J. Feely's tale of two men looking to rebuild a friendship shattered by the their testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities, gets its world premiere Feb. 6 in Philadelphia.
Article | By Kenneth Jones | June 23, 2006
The Stopwatch Has Stopped: Veteran Philly Stage Manager Exits Walnut Street After 23 Years
Frank Anzalone, Walnut Street Theatre's production stage manager for the past 23 years, is hanging up his stopwatch to pursue free-lance directing and teaching.
Article | October 20, 2001
A Little Priest: Camila Exits PA's Walnut Street Oct. 21
While the Walnut Street Theatre's 2000-01 "Season of Classics" actively courted the nostalgia vote with revivals of Gaslight, The Sunshine Boys, A Chorus Line and Singin' in the Rain (the most-attended show in Walnut history, according to the theatre's press office), the 2001-02 mainstage roster at the Philadelphia venue is mixing old and new. As such, the season began with a new tuner, by Lori McKelvey: Camila, which ends its scheduled run Oct. 21, after starting previews Sept. 4 and opening Sept. 12. Based on the true story of Camila O'Gorman, an aristocrat who falls in love with a Jesuit priest, Camila, set in 19th century Argentina, features "fiery tango music."
Article | September 4, 2001
Mr. And Mrs. Hayden Open PA's Walnut Season w/ Camila, Sept. 4-Oct. 21
Coming off one of the most popular seasons in its 18-year history, Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre is now embarking on its next season, including revivals of two musical chestnuts, a Tony-winning comedy, a Dickens adaptation that isn't Christmas Carol, and, perhaps most intriguingly, a world premiere musical.
Article | June 26, 2001
New Musical Raises Fair Expectations for Art at Philly's Walnut Street in 2001-02
Currently enjoying what may be the most popular season in its 18-year history, Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre is also in the midst of casting for next season, including revivals of two musical chestnuts, a Tony-winning comedy, a Dickens adaptation that isn't Christmas Carol, and, perhaps most intriguingly, a world premiere musical.
Article | April 22, 2001
New Musical Raises Fair Expectations for Art at Philly's Walnut Street in 2001-02
Currently enjoying what may be the most popular season in its 18-year history, Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre is also in the midst of gearing up for next season, including revivals of two musical chestnuts, a Tony-winning comedy, a Dickens adaptation that isn't Christmas Carol, and, perhaps most intriguingly, a world premiere musical.
Article | January 24, 2001
Philly's Walnut Street Spreads Simon's Sunshine in Wintertime, Jan. 24-March 4
Nostalgia is running high at Philadelphia, PA’s Walnut Street Theatre this season, as the venue has been offering a slate of chestnuts or more-recent works that look back into the past. Termed “A season of classics” by producing artistic director Bernard Havard, the 2000-01 roster includes the musicals Rags, Singin’ in the Rain and A Chorus Line, as well as the thriller Gaslight and, up next, the comedy The Sunshine Boys.
Article | November 15, 2000
Philly’s Walnut Street is Singin’ in the Rain, Nov. 14-Jan. 7
Nostalgia is running high at Philadelphia, PA’s Walnut Street Theatre this season, as the venue offers a slate of chestnuts or more-recent works that look back into the past. Termed “A season of classics” by producing artistic director Bernard Havard, the 2000-01 roster includes the musicals Rags, Singin’ in the Rain and A Chorus Line, as well as the thriller Gaslight and the comedy The Sunshine Boys. “Each play is related to a classic period or milestone in history,” Havard said in a statement.
Article | October 21, 2000
PA’s Walnut Discards Rags, Oct. 22
Nostalgia is running high at Philadelphia, PA’s Walnut Street Theatre this season, as the venue offers a slate of chestnuts or more-recent works that look back into the past. Termed “A season of classics” by producing artistic director Bernard Havard, the 2000-01 roster includes the musicals Rags, Singin’ in the Rain and A Chorus Line, as well as the thriller Gaslight and the comedy The Sunshine Boys. “Each play is related to a classic period or milestone in history,” Havard said in a statement.
Article | September 13, 2000
Philly's Walnut Starts New Season Dressed in Rags, Sept. 13-Oct. 22
Nostalgia is running high at Philadelphia, PA’s Walnut Street Theatre this season, as the venue offers a slate of chestnuts or more-recent works that look back into the past. Termed “A season of classics” by producing artistic director Bernard Havard, the 2000-01 roster includes the musicals Rags, Singin’ in the Rain and A Chorus Line, as well as the thriller Gaslight and the comedy The Sunshine Boys. “Each play is related to a classic period or milestone in history,” Havard said in a statement.
Article | August 7, 2000
Philly’s Walnut Season to Wear Rags and Sunshine in 2000-01
Nostalgia will be running high at Philadelphia, PA’s Walnut Street Theatre this season, when the venue offers a slate of chestnuts or more-recent works that look back into the past. Termed “A season of classics” by producing artistic director Bernard Havard, the 2000-01 roster will include the musicals Rags, Singin’ in the Rain and A Chorus Line, as well as the thriller Gaslight and the comedy The Sunshine Boys. “Each play is related to a classic period or milestone in history,” Havard said in a statement.
Article | May 21, 2000
Baron's Mr. Green Stops Visiting Philly's Walnut Studio 3, May 21
The fourth and final show of the season for the Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio On 3 is the Off-Broadway hit, Visiting Mr. Green, ending its scheduled run May 21. Previews began April 25 for an official opening April 26 (The run has been two weeks longer than a usual Studio booking, owing to the show’s commercial popularity.)

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