Le théâtre à Philly : votre guide des plus de 25 salles dédiées aux arts du spectacle

Les dorures, les lustres de cristal et les rideaux de velours Académie de musique est un élément incontournable du Kimmel Cultural Campus, l'une des quatre salles de spectacle qui font désormais partie de l'Union européenne. Ensemble Arts. 

The 160-plus-year-old venue on Philly’s Avenue des Arts — inspired by the La Scala Opera House in Milan — plays host to Opéra de Philadelphie, le Ballet de Philadelphie, une grande partie du budget annuel de l Série Broadway et plus encore.

Opened in 1857, the grand theater, opera house and National Historic Landmark offers seating for 2,600 guests.

Sachez avant de partir : Opera Philadelphia offers one-hour tours of the Academy, available with an advance reservation.

Des solistes d'opéra viennent du monde entier pour se former au sein de l'établissement. Académie des arts vocaux (AVA). Graduates of the program have gone on to sing in places like La Scala in Milan and the Royal Opera House in London. 

AVA hosts regular opera performances at its historic home en Rittenhouse Square to showcase its student talent, as well as other venues across Greater Philadelphia and the Countryside.

Bon pour : Seeing rising stars perform

Reconnus pour leurs premières mondiales et leurs œuvres populaires, d'éminents artistes de la scène régionale ont été invités à participer à l'événement. Théâtre Arden (et sa compagnie théâtrale éponyme) présente des œuvres diverses sur sa scène principale pour adultes, ainsi que des spectacles captivants pour adultes. productions pour enfants. 

The troupe, established in 1988, has garnered much acclaim, including dozens of Prix Barrymore. 

In addition to the main theater, the Arden offers educational camps and programming nearby at the Hamilton Family Arts Center.  

Sachez avant de partir : The theater offers group ticket options and hosts regular “teen night” performances. 

On the ground floor of the historic Bâtiment Drake, Deux théâtres rénovés - l'intime Théâtre Louis Bluver and the larger Théâtre à l'italienne - abritent Compagnie théâtrale InterAct et plusieurs compagnies résidentes, dont PlayPenn, Projet de théâtre Simpatico, Théâtre Azuka et Théâtre Inis Nua dans le cadre du programme “Au Drake”La bannière de performance ".

Often showcasing new work and emerging artists, The Drake offers theatergoers an intimate setting, with the Proscenium offering 121 seats and the Louis Bluver Theatre’s black box stage offering 65-80 seats.

Bon pour : Seeing theater in a cozy setting

Le front de mer de 220 places Théâtre FringeArts- construit à l'intérieur d'une ancienne station de pompage centenaire au bord de la rivière - accueille des spectacles Fringe contemporains hors du commun, des concerts expérimentaux et d'autres événements tout au long de l'année, y compris l'événement annuel Festival Fringe every fall. 

While the Fringe Festival started small in 1997, the avant-garde annual event now offers more than 1,000 performances across four weeks.

Before or after a show, visit the on-site restaurant Bar Fringe et son espace extérieur verdoyant, le Haas Biergarten.

Sachez avant de partir : While the FringeArts Theater hosts many performances during the Fringe Festival, the event spreads out at venues across the city. 

The only American Shubert Organization venue outside of New York City, the Théâtre Forrest porte le nom d'Edwin Forrest, acteur shakespearien du XIXe siècle et natif de Philadelphie. Depuis plus de 90 ans, le Forrest est l'une des principales salles de spectacle de la ville et accueille fréquemment des productions itinérantes de Broadway.

As America’s oldest pro theater company, the Shubert Organization owns more than two dozen Broadway and off-Broadway venues in NYC, one in London and the Forrest here in Philadelphia.

Sachez avant de partir : The Forrest Theatre is part of the Ensemble Arts. Purchase tickets through Ensemble Arts or directly from the theater.

Philly’s most renowned theater space and all-around gem along the Avenue des Arts, le Centre Kimmel pour les arts du spectacle accueille L'orchestre de Philadelphie, regional productions, and international masters of music and dance. 

Opened in 2001, the Kimmel Center is the cornerstone venue of Ensemble Arts, previously known as the Kimmel Cultural Campus. The building features two primary auditoriums: the Perelman Theater and Marian Anderson Hall, named in honor of the Philadelphia-born opera singer, humanitarian and Civil Rights icon.

Sachez avant de partir : In addition to performances, the Kimmel Center also offers free tours of the space with advanced booking.

Stephen's Theater - une salle de spectacle intime de 150 places située à l'arrière d'un bâtiment de la ville. Centre ville church — has been home to local theatrical powerhouse Compagnie théâtrale Lantern. 

Staging contemporary works, classic plays and original shows during its season, the theater company has racked up a number of Barrymore Awards over the years.

The theater plans to open a satellite theater in Philly’s Mt. Airy neighborhood, with an opening planned for late 2027.

Bon pour : Award-winning theater in an intimate setting

North Broad Le Metropolitan Opera House, longtemps fermé, situé sur Street, est aujourd'hui magnifiquement restauré. Rencontre avec Philadelphie. Les Philadelphie du Nord venue, built by opera impresario Oscar Hammerstein I and opened in 1908, underwent a $56 million renovation to once again offer major live performances.

Le lieu accueille des artistes très attendus, qu'il s'agisse de musiciens, de danseurs ou d'humoristes, et propose également un service de restauration complet, diverses expériences VIP et un espace pouvant accueillir de grands événements d'entreprise.

Bon pour : Seeing a show in a historic Beaux-Arts and Neoclassical landmark

Le bâtiment polyvalent de 1 840 places, datant de 1918, a été rénové. Théâtre Miller (anciennement connu sous le nom de Merriam Theater) sur le site de la Avenue des Arts keeps the Broadway touring tradition alive by importing recent hits and long-running musicals for runs of varying length in Philadelphia. 

The venue also hosts stand-up comedians, celebrity chefs, dance troupes, theater acts and much more. Intimate and enthusiastic crowds add to performances at the venue, one of the four locations that make up Ensemble Arts.

Bon pour : Catching a Broadway musical in Philly

Penn Arts vivants at the University of Pennsylvania is one of the nation’s top urban collegiate performing arts institutions. 

Penn Live Arts offers nearly all genres of cultural performance, including jazz, world music, contemporary dance and touring plays at its several small theaters and auditoriums.

Each year, the performing arts center creates a theme and then curates live performances that represent some aspect of the theme. 

Sachez avant de partir : The majority of Penn Live Arts’ performances happen at the Centre Annenberg pour les arts du spectacle, which is made up of the Harold L. Zellerbach Theatre, the Harold Prince Theatre, the Bruce Montgomery Theatre and more. 

Le théâtre Suzanne Roberts, le long de l'émission Philly's Avenue des Arts a abrité, il y a un demi-siècle, la Compagnie théâtrale de Philadelphie since the venue opened in 2007.

The theater — named for the actress, playwright, director and television host who is also matriarch of the Comcast-owning Roberts family — is a hotspot for contemporary plays and musicals for adult- and family-friendly audiences.

The venue often plays host to regional, national and world premiere productions, having produced more than 100 world premieres throughout its history. 

Sachez avant de partir : Check the official website to purchase tickets and see performance schedules, including shows with accommodations for theatergoers with disabilities. 

One of the oldest continuously running theaters in the nation, Théâtre Plays & Players opened as The Little Theatre in 1913.

Its location on quiet residential Delancey Place in Rittenhouse Square adds to its charm — as do the comedic antics of theater troupe 1812 Productions, dont la promenade annuelle C'est la semaine qui vient has been a Philly favorite for more than 20 years. 

Upstairs, black box Skinner Studio offers additional dance, music and theater programming and access to members-only late-night bar, Quig’s Pub.

Bon pour : Quirky theater in a historic, intimate setting

Un point de repère emblématique dans la région de Philly Mt. Airy quartier, Cette ancienne salle de cinéma a accueilli Quintessence Theatre Group for more than 15 years. 

Known for reimagining the classics, the company has staged ambitious battles, heroic journeys and epic romances within this equally grand Art Deco-style theater. Now, the troupe has made things official-official by purchasing the historic theater, transforming the company’s longtime host venue into its permanent home.

Sachez avant de partir : Park for free in lots across the street or behind the theater.

Ce qui a commencé comme un petit groupe d'improvisateurs est devenu la Théâtre SideQuest. Expect live, unscripted shows that demand audience participation at the revitalized Adrienne Theater on Sansom Street. 

SideQuest performs more than 20 shows each year, including regular “Saturday Drinking Shows,” cabaret and regular improv — each offering an opportunity for to be part of the show. 

Sachez avant de partir : Inspired by what you see? Take a class to learn improv.

South Philly-based nonprofit company Exil théâtral explores what makes us human through thought-provoking productions meant to raise awareness and improve the well-being of its community, alongside boundary-pushing performances with a dash of Philly grit. 

Established in 1996, the theater focuses on contemporary works and new plays featuring local talent performing in an intimate setting.

Don’t miss: Annually, Theatre Exile hosts Philly Grit, a series of shows by cutting-edge Philly writers and actors. 

​​Datant de 1808, Philly's Théâtre de la rue Walnut is the oldest continuously operating theater in the entire English-speaking world. 

During its first years, the theater hosted a horse circus and horse dramas, with its first traditional performance an 1812 production of Rivaux attended by President Thomas Jefferson.

The first theater to offer air conditioning, gas footlights and electric chandeliers (as well as the term “curtain call”), the National Historic Landmark presents productions on three stages: the Mainstage, Independence Studio on 3 and Studio 5.

Sachez avant de partir : Walnut Street offers day-of discounts and a long list of accommodations for theatergoers with disabilities.  

In 2024, Philadelphia’s Théâtre Wilma became the first theater company in Pennsylvania to win the prestigious Théâtre régional Tony Award, 

Located along Philly’s Avenue of the Arts, the independent theater known for its intimate setting and adventurous live art engages audiences in imaginative reflections on the complexities of contemporary life.

The theater often plays host to world, regional and Philadelphia premieres. Established in 1973 as a temporary project, the Wilma has been at its permanent 302-seat home on Broad Street since 1996.

Bon pour : Seeing the latest in contemporary theater

Situé dans le Montgomery County arrondissement de Ambler, Un théâtre régional dynamique et primé Théâtre ACT II regularly draws patrons from Philadelphia and beyond for its eclectic productions in an intimate setting. 

Founded in 1998, the venue — with dozens of Prix Barrymore Le festival, qui compte à son actif de nombreuses nominations et victoires, produit un large éventail de spectacles, dont des comédies, des drames, des comédies musicales et des œuvres originales.

The intimate venue of 130 seats presents a variety of theater, from classic and contemporary to musicals and cabaret. 

Sachez avant de partir : SEPTA's Lansdale/Doylestown line stops in Ambler, as do the 94 and 98 buses.

Installé dans un ancien cinéma surplombant la rivière Delaware, Bucks County’300 places Théâtre Bristol Riverside met en scène des centaines de spectacles chaque année, y compris des productions Mainstage, une série de festivals de musique en été, un spectacle de Noël et des événements spéciaux. Le théâtre est connu pour son engagement en faveur de l'inclusion et de la promotion des talents locaux.

Grab a snack or sip at the on-site concessions to enjoy during the show, and plan to take a stroll along the Delaware River before or after the performance.  

Sachez avant de partir : Bristol residents can enjoy tarif réduits for single tickets and subscriptions. 

Un nouvel espoir's Bucks County Maison de jeux dates back to 1939, with performances taking place in a former 18th-century gristmill dating back to 1751. Since then, the riverside theater has seen the likes of Grace Kelly, Dick Van Dyke, Robert Redford, Liza Minnelli and more grace its stage. 

Professional Broadway producers took over the venue in 2012, returning to its roots of incubating soon-to-be Broadway hits and staying open year-round for local and touring productions, world premieres, original plays, musicals, live music and more. 

À ne pas manquer : Make it a full night at the on-site Terrasse du théâtre restaurant et bar.

Once a 19th-century grist mill in Delaware County, Théâtre Hedgerow has staged groundbreaking, culturally enriching and entertaining productions in its ADA-accessible, 100-seat Les médias theater since 1923.

One of the first resident repertory theatre companies in America, the Hedgerow Theatre Company has produced work by some of theater’s most impactful artists like Eugene O’Neill and Langston Hughes; featured nationally acclaimed actors like Richard Basehart and Keanu Reeves; and showcased top-notch local talent.

Sachez avant de partir : The theater offers numerous accommodations for those with disabilities, including relaxed, audio-described, ASL-interpreted and open-caption performances. Reserve live-captioning smart glasses ahead of a visit. 

Le bâtiment de 440 places Théâtre des médias ouvert en 1927 en tant que Les médias’La plus grande salle de cinéma et de vaudeville du pays. Cent ans plus tard, le théâtre produit des comédies musicales, des spectacles comiques et des spectacles pour enfants. Il s'agit du plus grand théâtre régional professionnel employant des acteurs issus de l'équité en matière d'emploi dans l'Union européenne. Delaware County.

The venue produces three to five musicals each year, bringing Broadway’s top shows to a more intimate setting. In addition, the theater offers ongoing youth classes, plus concert and performance camps.

À ne pas manquer : The theater also offers ongoing movie nights showcasing family-friendly flicks and cult classics. 

Depuis 1974, le théâtre professionnel et régional Lumière du peuple has produced an eclectic mix of shows, from reimagined classics like Macbeth et Orgueil et préjugés aux premières mondiales de Les vampires : une chose à ne pas oublier et Le harcèlement d'Iris Malloy. 

The black box theater with two stages in Malvern, Chester County, also hosts classes for kids and other community engagement and educational programs. Attending the venue’s annual musical pantos has become a beloved, family-friendly holiday tradition. 

Sachez avant de partir : Consultez le venue’s list of discounts to save when you purchase tickets. 

Fondé en 2005 au cœur du quartier des arts de Norristown, Théâtre Horizon is a vibrant regional theater known for its intimate setting and bold, diverse productions.

Home to the acclaimed Theatre Horizon company, the 123-seat black box regularly hosts a mix of musicals, plays, limited engagements and one-day events, with a strong focus on accessibility and community.

In addition to live performances, the venue offers a robust education program for both children and adults, including its Autism Drama Program.

Sachez avant de partir : If you’re taking public transit, the Norristown Transit Center is a two-block walk to the theater. Drivers can park in the county lot on East Airy Street and DeKalb Street.