Noël Coward — Michael CavaciniMichael Cavacini

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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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.