Philly’s Walnut Street Theatre Debuts New Sherlock Holmes Adaptation

Bill Van Horn and Harry Smith in Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective. Photo by Mark Garvin.

The Walnut Street Theatre, America’s oldest theatre, is currently home to a thrilling world premiere: SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE GREAT DETECTIVE. As a staple of Philadelphia’s cultural scene, the Walnut has once again delivered a production that blends classic literary intrigue with high-energy stagecraft. This adaptation, inspired by the timeless stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is an anchor of the theatre’s 217th season and offers a “whimsical mystery” that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. I was fortunate to attend the opening night of a funny, entertaining show that kept my attention throughout. Read on for my full thoughts on Sherlock Holmes at the Walnut Street Theatre.

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Experience Holiday Magic with A Christmas Story The Musical

Opening night at Walnut Street Theatre is always special, but this week’s premiere of A Christmas Story The Musical was downright magical. I had the pleasure of attending with my father-in-law, and together we were swept into Ralphie Parker’s 1940s Indiana world.

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Dreamgirls Dazzles at the Walnut Street Theatre


Khalifa White, Gabrielle Beckford, and Aveena Sawyer in Dreamgirls. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

The Walnut Street Theatre is closing out its 216th season with an electrifying, heart-stopping production of Dreamgirls—and if you’re a lover of powerhouse vocals, emotional storytelling, and glittering spectacle, this is a show you can’t afford to miss.

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A Whirlwind of Wit: Hay Fever at Walnut Street Theatre

Brandon O’Rourke, Jared Calhoun, Ellie Mooney, Harry Smith, Alicia Roper, Patricia Noonan, Peter Herrick, and Anna Bailey in Noël Coward’s Hay Fever. Photo by Mark Garvin.

For anyone seeking an exhilarating blend of laughter and charm, look no further than Walnut Street Theatre’s spectacular production of Noël Coward’s classic comedy, Hay Fever. As a key highlight of their 216th season, this show invites you into a whimsical world brimming with comedic brilliance and delightful chaos that will leave you yearning for more.

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A Heartwarming Journey of Friendship: Driving Miss Daisy at Walnut Street Theatre

Wendy Scharfman and Johnnie Hobbs, Jr. in Driving Miss Daisy. Photo by Mark Garvin.

This winter, Walnut Street Theatre brings a beautiful and timeless classic to life with its production of Driving Miss Daisy. As part of their 216th season of dreams, this heartwarming and thought-provoking story, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, is a standout production everyone should see.

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