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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Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theatre (WST), America’s oldest theatre and the Official State Theatre of Pennsylvania, has announced an exciting opportunity for playwrights nationwide: the 2025–26 Walnut Outreach Playwriting Competition. This initiative invites writers to create original works designed to inspire and engage young audiences in grades K–6.
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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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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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Walnut Street Theatre (WST) America’s Oldest Theatre and a National Historic Landmark, is thrilled to unveil its 217th season of live entertainment, marking its 43rd season as a not-for-profit producing theatre company. This year’s dynamic lineup features five extraordinary productions that celebrate iconic moments, extraordinary stories, and the shared human experience. From toe-tapping musicals to thought-provoking plays, WST invites audiences to be part of legends in the making.
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