Philadelphia Theaters
Philadelphia County PA

Enjoy performances at one of the Philadelphia theaters in the area on a trip to southeast Pennsylvania.

The area has a nice selection of performances including dance, plays, musicals, dramas and operettas.

These theaters are all located in the City of Brotherly Love, so you'll find more theatres located in this area than in other areas of Pennsylvania.

You'll also find a wider variety of different types of theatre performances and shows plus theatres that are open daily and not just monthly or quarterly.

1812 Productions
421 North 7th Street, Suite 218
Philadelphia PA 19123
215-592-9560
http://www.1812productions.org
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Comedies

• Educational programs

Allen's Lane Theater
601 West Allens Lane
 
215-248-0546
http://www.allenslane.org

Contemporary plays

• Art classes
• Art exhibits
• Camp

Amaryllis Theatre Company
2030 Sansom Street
 
215-564-2431 office
http://www.amaryllistheatre.org

Professional theatre which has produced plays both spoken and in sign language form.

American Historical Theatre
325 Chestnut Street, Suite 400
 
215-625-0986
http://ahtheatre.org/america

Living history performances

• One of the Philadelphia theaters with educational programs
• Events

Arden Theatre Company
40 N 2nd St
 
215-922-1122
http://www.ardentheatre.org

360 seat professional regional theatre offering dramatic works performances

• Drama school
• Summer camp
• Events
• Educational programs

Azuka Theatre Collective
525 S. 4th Street, Suite 362
 
215-733-0255
http://www.azukatheatre.org

• Educational programs

The Brick Playhouse
2034 Sansom St
 
http://www.thebrickplayhouse.org
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New contemporary works

ComedySportz
The Adrienne
2030 Sansom Street
 
877-98-LAUGH
http://www.comedysportzphilly.com

Improv comedy show between 2 teams complete with a referee

• 100 seat theatre

• Shows Saturday 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
• Improv classes
• Summer camp
• Corporate workshops

Enchantment Theatre Company
Philadelphia PA 19110
215-496-9160
http://www.enchantmenttheatre.org

Originial theatre performances for children and families

• Education programs

Freedom Theatre
1346 N Broad Street
 
215-765-2793
http://www.freedomtheatre.org

African American Regional theatre

• Classes
• One of the Philadelphia theaters with special events

InterAct Theatre
2030 Sansom Street
 
215-568-8079
http://www.interacttheatre.org

Contemporary and new works focusing on political, cultural and social issues

260 South Broad Street

215-790-5800
http://www.kimmelcenter.org

Includes Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater and the Academy of Music.

Performances include operas, ballets, Philadelphia Orchestra, concerts and plays.

• Gift shop
• Restaurant
• Educational programs
• Classes

Lantern Theatre Company
St Stephens Theatre
923 Ludlow St
 
215-829-0395
http://www.lanterntheater.org
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Original, modern, classic works

• Educational outreach programs
• Drama clubs
• Student matinees
• Educational workshops

New Paradise Laboratories
525 South 4th St, Suite 366
Philadelphia PA 19147
215-923-0334
http://newparadiselaboratories.org

Experimental theatre offering 1 new work a year focusing on gestures, spoken word and physical expressions of the body.

• Educational outreach programs

Old Academy Players
3540-3544 Indian Queen Lane
 
215-843-1109
http://www.oldacademyplayers.org

Community theatre

• Events

Philadelphia Children's Theatre
The Adrienne Playground Theatre
2030 Sansom Street
 
866-811-4111
http://www.pctheatre.org

Classic and new works

• Drama classes

Philadelphia Theatre Company
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
480 S Broad Street
 
215-985-0420
http://www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org

Contemporary regional theatre offering new plays and musicals

• Cafe
• Educational programs
• Summer camp
• Community outreach programs
• Events

Pig Iron Theatre
Philadelphia PA 19105
215-873-0883
http://www.pigiron.org

New works featuring dance, puppetry, musicals, comedies and dramas

• Touring

The Savoy Company
215-735-7161
 
http://www.savoy.org

Amateur theatre offering the works of Gilbert and Sullivan at either the Academy of Music or Longwood Gardens

Society Hill Playhouse
David Garrick Hall
507 South 8th St
 
215-923-0210
http://www.societyhillplayhouse.org
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Most of the works are new comedies

Theatre Exile
1340 S 13th St Philadelphia PA 19147 215-218-4022 http://theatreexile.org

New works and established works interpreted in new ways

Walking Fish Theatre
2509 Frankford Avenue
 
215-427-WALK
http://walkingfishtheatre.com

• Children's theatre
• Classes
• Workshops

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
 
215-574-3550
http://walnutstreettheatre.org

Regional professional theatre housed in a National Historic Landmark and the State Theatre of Pennsylvania offering 20+ works every year.

• Educational programs
• Outreach programs

The Wilma Theater
265 S Broad St
 
215-546-7824
http://www.wilmatheater.org

• Workshops
• Theatre classes
• Kids camp

Enjoy visiting the Philadelphia theaters on a getaway vacation!

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