The mission of Walnut Street Theatre Company is to sustain the tradition of professional theatre and contribute to its future viability and vitality.
It does so through:
The production and presentation of professional theatre.
The encouragement, training and development of artists
The cultivation of diverse audiences and the preservation and chronicling of its theatre building, a national historic landmark
The Walnut Street Theatre, founded in 1809, is America's Oldest Theatre. It is also the Official State Theatre of Pennsylvania, and a National Historic Landmark. With more than 55,000 season ticket holders, the Walnut is also the most subscribed theatre company in the world!
Directions
FROM THE SOUTH:
from Delaware, Walt Whitman Bridge, Delaware County & Chester County via I-95... Travel I-95 North and exit at Columbus Blvd. (exit 20) At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left onto Columbus Blvd. towards Penn's Landing. Proceed past signs for 676 and 76. Get in left lane. Turn left at traffic light at Dock Street. Turn right on Front Street (the next street) and left onto Walnut Street. The Theatre is at 9th & Walnut. Parking is available across the street and next door to the theatre.
FROM THE WEST:
from King of Prussia, City Line Ave., Valley Forge Area or Manayunk... Take the Schuykill Expressway (Route76) East to 676 East (Central Philadelphia) to 8th Street Exit. At the bottom of the ramp, make a right onto 8th Street. Continue several blocks to Walnut Street and makea right onto Walnut Street.
FROM THE NORTH:
from Northeast Philadelphia, Buck's County and Northern NJ... Take I-95 South to Exit 22 (Central Philadelphia/ 676 East) Go straight and continue straight through 6 traffic lights to Walnut Street. Make a right onto Walnut Street.
DIRECTIONS FROM NEW YORK CITY: NJ Turnpike South to Exit 4:
Turn right off Turnpike to 73 North(Camden/ Philadelphia), travel for a few miles. Take 38 West
(Ben Franklin Bridge) for approx. 5 miles. Bear right at the 38/30 intersection, follow signs to Ben Franklin Bridge. Stay in left lane while coming over the bridge. Exit on 8th Street (south) Continue on 8th Street several blocks until you reach Walnut Street. Make a right onto Walnut Street.
Parking
Central Parking - located right next to the theatre - valet only.
InterPark - located at 9th & Sansom
Jefferson Neurosciences - entrance between Locust and Walnut on 9th
Impark - located on Walnut between 9th and 10th Streets- valet only
All have ample, accessible parking and a charge to park.
Public Transportation
FROM NEW JERSEY:
Take the PATCO High Speedline and exit at 9th and Locust Streets. Walk North one block to Walnut Street.
FROM PHILADELPHIA-EAST OR WEST:
Take the Market-Frankford subway and exit at 8th Street. Walk three blocks south to Walnut Street. Bus Routes 42,21,12,76 and the " PLASH" Visitor Bus all stop near the theatre. The theatre is located at 9th & Walnut.
FROM PHILADELPHIA, SOUTH or NORTH:
Take the Broadway Street Subway and exit at the Walnut/ Locust Station. Walk east 5 blocks.
FROM THE PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS AND AMTRAK'S 30TH STREET STATION:
From any SEPTA Regional Rail line, exit at the Market East Station and walk through the Convention Center to Market Street. Walk three blocks south to Walnut Street.