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Forrest Theatre

Forrest Theatre

1114 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 19107
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Construction began on the Walnut Street Forrest Theatre in Center City, Philadelphia in 1927. The Forrest Theatre opened on May 1, 1928, with Walter Woolf and Evelyn Herbert in The Red Robe. The Shubert Foundation that owns and operates the Forrest Theatre promotes performing arts in the United States. Rivalry between Jacob and Lee Shubert and the Theatrical Syndicate represented by Abraham Lincoln Erlanger accounts for the landmark's splendor. The Shubert Foundation brings shows from its 17 Broadway theaters to Philadelphia. The Forrest Theatre hosts plays, musicals, Gilbert and Sullivan productions, comedies and dramas. It's home to the Philadelphia orchestra. Oliver Smith remodeled the grand foyer during the early 1990s. In 2017, the auditorium and mezzanine were redecorated, and the central heat and air conditioning were modernized. Get Forrest Theatre tickets with your choice of premium seats at StubHub.

What is the Forrest Theatre seating capacity?

Forrest Theatre seating accommodates 1,851 people on two levels.

Where are the best Forrest Theatre seats located?

See the best off-Broadway theatre productions from the orchestra or mezzanine level. There are 30 steps to the front mezzanine and 66 steps to the rear mezzanine. Stairs lead from the mezzanine to the sidewalk. The performance is clearly visible from all seats.

Is the Forrest Theatre accessible by public transportation?

From the suburbs, take the 12th Street exit off your Septa regional rail line or your PATCO high-speed line, and walk one block north to the theater. The Walnut/Locust Street exit off the Broad Street subway is 2 1/2 blocks east of the theater, and the 11th Street exit of the Market Frankford subway is 3 blocks south. Phlash buses 42, 21, 12 and 76 all stop within 3 blocks of the theater.

Is there on-site parking?

The theater has no on-site parking, but you can reserve a parking space in a parking lot close to the theater. You don't have to look for a parking space, and you'll walk only 2 to 6 minutes to the theater.

Are there other entertainment options nearby?

The National Historic Landmark Walnut Street Theatre, the oldest theater in the United States, draws 50,000 subscription ticket holders annually. Your child will love its four-week theater camp for 8 to 18 year olds. The Walnut Street Theatre enrolls aspiring artists of all ages in its evening and weekend theater school. The gift shop offers the pictorial history of the Walnut Street Theatre, jewelry, apparel, CDs and commemorative posters.

Should I call a sitter, or can I bring the young ones along?

Both theaters protect the privacy of all children under 13 who enter the theater and who use their websites.

Is the Forrest Theatre a wheelchair-friendly facility?

The Forrest Theatre made most of the theater ADA accessible and wheelchair-friendly in 1997. Its rest rooms are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair seats are available in the orchestra with no steps from the sidewalk into the theater and no steps within the orchestra.Back to Top