I Saw 1776 at the Walnut Street Theatre—Here is Why it’s the Best Way to Honor the 250th

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Michael Cavacini

I had the pleasure of heading over to the Walnut Street Theatre this past Friday to see 1776 The Musical. With the 250th anniversary of our nation’s birth approaching, it felt like the perfect way to celebrate, especially while standing right in the heart of Philadelphia, just steps from where the original story took place. The production is a key part of the city’s commemorations for the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the atmosphere in the theatre was truly electric.

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Rock ’n’ Roll Magic: Million Dollar Quartet at Walnut Street Theatre Delivers a Spectacular Opening

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Michael Cavacini

Paul Harrold, Steve Harding, Ken Sandberg, Matteo Scammell and Ensemble in Million
Dollar Quartet. Photo by Mark Garvin.

Last night, my wife and I had the pleasure of attending opening night of Million Dollar Quartet at the Walnut Street Theatre—and what a night it was. From the very first chord, the energy in the room was electric, and by the end of the evening, the entire audience was buzzing with excitement.

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Dreamgirls Dazzles at the Walnut Street Theatre

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Michael Cavacini

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.