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About Forrest Theatre

The Forrest Theatre is a historic Philadelphia live theatre venue owned by the Shubert Organization. Since opening in 1928 and undergoing a major renovation in 1997, it has hosted Broadway touring productions and served as a premier pre-Broadway showcase venue. With a seating capacity of 1,851, the Forrest Theatre features a classic proscenium layout with Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Rear Mezzanine levels. The venue is known for intimate sightlines, comfortable seating, and accessibility options to ensure a great night out for all guests.

Located at 1114 Walnut Street in Center City Philadelphia, the Forrest Theatre is conveniently positioned for gas-and-go parking, nearby transit options, and a curated selection of hotels and dining options within easy reach. Whether you’re planning a date night, special event, or a group outing, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss ticket purchasing and trusted partner recommendations.

Parking nearby includes multiple garages and lots within a short walk, with ParkWhiz options listed on the venue page. Transit access is convenient: Walnut/Locust is a short walk from Broad Street Line, Market-Frankford Line runs at 11th Street, and PATCO services are available at 12th Street. Nearby hotels and restaurants offer comfortable stays and easy dining before or after shows. For the best experience, secure your seats with us and explore our recommended partner hotels and dining options below. If you need accessibility accommodations, ask us—we can arrange infrared listening devices or captioning/audio description on request.

Given its rich history as a venue that helped preview major Broadway productions, the Forrest Theatre remains a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s theatre scene. Current and upcoming shows include Hadestown, Clue, Shucked, and Chicago, with each run treated as its own event for scheduling and tickets.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1114 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
  • Capacity: 1,851 seats.
  • Venue type: live theatre venue owned by the Shubert Organization, hosting Broadway touring productions.
  • Seating chart: Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Rear Mezzanine; accessibility options include infrared listening devices and captioning/audio description on request.
  • Parking: multiple nearby garages/lots within a short walk (e.g., 12th/13th Street area; ParkWhiz options listed on the venue parking page).
  • Transit: near the Walnut/Locust Broad Street Line station; Market-Frankford Line at 11th Street; PATCO at 12th Street.
  • Nearby hotels: several within ~0.2 miles, including The Independent Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Midtown, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, and others.
  • Notable events: hosts Broadway touring productions such as Hadestown (Dec 2–7, 2025); Clue (Jan 20–25, 2026); Shucked (Apr 21–May 3, 2026); Chicago (May 12–17, 2026).
  • Notable history: opened in 1928 (renovated 1997); historically used as a venue for previews/try-outs of major Broadway productions; original Forrest Theatre on Broad/Sansom was demolished.