About Philadelphia Theaters and Entertainment
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - PA, USA)
Philadelphia is a bustling, modern city that also has a long and rich cultural history. As such, there are plenty of theaters and other venues staging all manner of performances, ranging from those by world-famous musicians to small community theater productions.
The Philadelphia Theater Company has an 'all premieres' policy and brings the best new works to its Center City stage at the Plays and Players Theater. The Prince Music Theater is dedicated to the nurturing of musical theater in all its forms, from opera to Broadway musicals, as well as experimental performances. Among the many other offerings in this category are the Walnut Street Theater, Hedgerow Theater, Madhouse Theater Company, Act II Playhouse and the Bushfire Theater of Performing Arts.
The Electric Factory is one of the major Philadelphia concert halls and hosts national and international acts on a regular basis. The historic Tower Theater is home to a wide variety of musical and comedy acts, while the Trocadero also plays host to an interesting mix of concerts and events. There are plenty of bars and clubs throughout the city and the local music scene is very much alive and kicking.
The Khyber is a rock and roll institution located in the Old City, while those looking for smooth jazz should try out Zanzibar Blue. Warmdaddy's in the Old City serves up southern cooking and southern blues in equal portions. Other notable Philadelphia live music venues include Finnegan's Wake, North Star Bar, Tin Angel at Serrano and Grape Street Philadelphia.
Theaters and Entertainment Venues
Arden Theater Company
Address: 40 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 922 8900
Website: www.ardentheatre.org/
Bushfire Theater of Performing Arts
Address: 224 South 52nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 747 9230
Website: www.bushfiretheatre.org/
Electric Factory
Address: 421 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 627 1332
Website: www.electricfactory.info
Forrest Theater
Address: 1114 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 923 1515
Website: www.forrest-theatre.com/
Johnny Brenda's
Address: 1201 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 739 9684
Website: www.johnnybrendas.com/
Merriam Theater
Address: 250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 893 1999
Website: www.kimmelcenter.org/
Opera Philadelphia
Address: 1420 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 893 3600
Website: www.operaphila.org/
Suzanne Roberts Theater
Address: 480 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 985 0420
Website: www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org/
Theater of Living Arts
Address: 334 South Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 922 1011
Website: www.tlaphilly.com/
Trocadero Theater
Address: 1003 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 922 6888
Website: www.thetroc.com/
Union Transfer
Address: 1026 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 232 2100
Website: www.utphilly.com/
Walnut Street Theater
Address: 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 574 3550
Website: www.walnutstreettheatre.org/
Wells Fargo Center
Address: 3601 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 336 3600
Website: www.wellsfargocenterphilly.com/
The Wilma Theater
Address: 265 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 893 9456
Website: www.wilmatheater.org/
World Cafe Live
Address: 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 222 1400
Website: www.philly.worldcafelive.com/
