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

Photo by Mark Garvin.

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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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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