Philly’s Walnut Street Theatre Debuts New Sherlock Holmes Adaptation

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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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Walnut Street Theatre’s 218th Season: A Year of Unforgettable Shows

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Walnut Street Theatre (WST), America’s Oldest Theatre and a National Historic Landmark, is excited to reveal its 218th season of live entertainment and mark its 44th season as a not-for-profit producing theatre company. The sensational 2026-27 season lineup features five captivating productions, each filled to the brim with deep emotion, hilarious comedy, brilliant spectacle, and enduring stories. With each new production – from Pulitzer Prize-winning plays to touching musicals that move the heart – WST invites audiences to what might be the greatest season in its history.

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Walnut Street Theatre Announces its 216th Season

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Walnut Street Theatre, America’s Oldest Theatre and a National Historic Landmark, is excited to announce its 216th season of live entertainment, and its 42nd season as a not-for-profit producing theatre company. This is “the season dreams are made of,” with three phenomenal musicals, a powerful Pulitzer Prize-winning play, and a comedic masterpiece. As a self-producing regional theatre, the Walnut is the most popular theatre company in Philadelphia.  

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