Creepy, Kooky, and Full of Energy: Why You Need to See The Addams Family at Walnut Street Theatre

Foreground: Abbie Parker and Kieran Gallagher. Background: Kelly Briggs, Damon Bonetti, Aren Duffy, Lindsey Bliven, and Mary Martello in The Addams Family: The Musical. Photo by Mark Garvin.

Opening night at the Walnut Street Theatre was an absolute thrill, kicking off their 218th season in true, spooktacular fashion. I have never been disappointed by a Walnut Street Theatre production, and their run of The Addams Family: The Musical triumphantly continues that streak.

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

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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