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FORREST THEATRE

1114 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19102


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Curtis Institute Of Music Celebrates 100 Years With 2024–25 Season: GREAT TO GROUNDBREAKING


by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2024

Celebrate the Curtis Institute of Music's historic 100th anniversary with the 2024-25 season, 'Great to Groundbreaking'....

& JULIET, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and More Set For the 2024-25 Broadway Series in Philadelphia


by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2024

 Ensemble Arts Philly has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway series with a lineup of productions, including Broadway’s newest blockbusters, Philly’s favorite revivals, exclusive touring shows, and lively dance performances. Learn more about the full season lineup here!...

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY National Tour is Coming to the Forrest Theatre in February


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 14, 2023

Get ready for the Philadelphia premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. Experience Bob Dylan's iconic songs in a whole new way as they come to life on stage....

Photos: COMPANY National Tour Cast Members Make Their Own Custom Martini Candles


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 08, 2023

Cast members from the hit musical comedy, COMPANY, raised a glass by creating their own custom ‘martini’ shaped candles – in honor of the Tony Award-winning, party-themed musical – at Cork & Candles. See photos!...

Review: COMPANY National Tour Comes to Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 30, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's review of the National Tour of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company, currently playing at Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre....

COMPANY is Coming to Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre for Limited Engagement


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 21, 2023

The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization will present the thrilling Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's and George Furth's COMPANY, at the Forrest Theatre....

Kimmel Cultural Campus And The Philadelphia Orchestra Announce 2023-24 Season Lineup


by A.A. Cristi - August 07, 2023

The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra, the region’s premier center for multi-disciplinary performing arts and cultural events, announces its 2023–2024 season, welcoming audiences back to experience the magic of live art. With over 2,000 events annually across multiple venues, the...

WICKED, FUNNY GIRL & More Set for Kimmel Cultural Campus' 2023-24 Broadway Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2023

The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization have announced the 2023-24 Broadway series with a stellar lineup of extraordinary productions, including Broadway’s newest hits, hot revivals, and adored classics. See how to purchase tickets!...

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of the 1776 National Tour


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2023

Get a first look at opening night red carpet photos of the new national tour of 1776!...

Video: 1776 National Tour Cast Sings 'Fly Eagles Fly'!


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2023

Watch the cast of the Broadway musical 1776, opening in Philadelphia next Tuesday, February 14, get into the  Eagles Super Bowl spirit with their rendition of the Eagles fight song 'Fly Eagles Fly'! ...

Past Shows

Girl From the North Country
Girl From the North Country
2/27 - 3/10/2024


Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY reimagines 20 legendary songs ...

1776
1776
2/14 - 2/26/2023


They knew they would make history, but not what history would make of them. Fed up with living under the tyranny of British rule, John ...

A Soldier's Play
A Soldier's Play
1/24 - 2/5/2023


A Louisiana Army base. A sergeant is murdered-and the crime, with its masterfully unfolded investigation, triggers a gripping barrage of questions about sacrifice, service, and ...

Cats
Cats
6/18 - 6/30/2019


Based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the show is set amongst a larger- than-life junkyard playground and is alive with ...

Bat out of Hell
Bat out of Hell
4/23 - 5/5/2019


The romance of rock ‘n’ roll comes alive on stage as Strat, the forever young leader of rebellious gang ‘The Lost’, falls in love with ...

Waitress
Waitress
2/13 - 2/18/2018


Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave," ...

Fun Home
Fun Home
6/13 - 6/18/2017


Based on Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic memoir of the same name, Fun Home, the 2015 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, features music by Jeanine Tesori, book ...

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
4/18 - 4/23/2017


ohn Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's landmark American musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH took Broadway by storm 2014-15. The record-breaking production ran for over ...

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
4/18 - 4/23/2017


John Cameron Mitchell stars on Broadway in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Mitchell and Stephen Trask's landmark American musical, directed by Tony Award winner Michael ...

The Book of Mormon- 2nd National Tour


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
4/28 - 5/10/2015


Kinky Boots took home six 2013 Tony Awards, the most of any show in the season, including Best Musical, Best Score (Cyndi Lauper), Best Choreography ...

The Book of Mormon- 1st National Tour


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

Videos


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