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About Forum Theatre - PA

Welcome to the Forum Theatre - PA page. Located in Philadelphia’s Center City and with a history dating back to the early 1970s, this venue sits at 2208 Market Street and has a compact yet intimate great seats-based layout. Whether you’re here for a performance, a screening, or a historical curiosity, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining. We’ll also share a bit of the venue’s storied past so you know what to expect when you step inside.

Note: The Forum Theatre has a rich history, with the Center City site originally opening in 1972 as an adult/x-rated venue and later undergoing transformation and redevelopment. The Frankford Avenue location (Xtassy Theatre) also carried the Forum Theatre name in its own era. Today, the Forum Theatre page focuses on current accessibility, upcoming events, and practical planning for visitors.

Seating and capacity: The venue offers approximately great seats seats in a single-screen setup, designed for intimate viewing experiences. If you’re seeking specific seating options or availability, we’ll help secure your seats through our trusted partners.
Parking: Convenient parking options include nearby lots and street parking. Check real-time availability to avoid delays on show night.
Transportation: Center City Philadelphia is well served by SEPTA. The Market Street corridor near 22nd Street historically connected to the Market-Frankford Line and bus routes, making transit a reliable choice for many attendees. Our team can help map the best transit route from your area.
Nearby hotels and restaurants: For a comfortable stay and great meals nearby, consider partnering hotels and dining options we recommend. Secure this with one of our hotel/restaurant partners for convenience and value.
History and context: The Forum Theatre site in Center City opened in 1972 and has a notable past in the city’s film and performance landscape. While the building complex has evolved, this page prioritizes current event access, practical tips, and reliable planning for an easy ticket-buying experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Center City Forum Theatre: address 2208 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103; capacity 250 seats; 1 screen; described as an adult/X-rated venue.
  • Center City Forum Theatre: opened in the early 1970s (per Penn Arts & Sciences: July 14, 1972) and closed in December 2012; demolished February 2013; site later became a parking area and is now associated with a larger office development (Morgan Lewis Law Firm).
  • Frankford Ave Forum Theatre (Xtassy Theatre): address 5231 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124; capacity 1,777 seats; 1 screen; opened 1928 as Forum Theatre; renamed Ellis Theatre (1960) and later Xtassy Theatre (1970s); closed in the late 1970s and demolished; façade/foyer saved and repurposed as a liquor store.
  • Frankford Ave Forum Theatre: original opening date June 25, 1928 for motion pictures and stage shows; Kilgen 3 manual 9 ranks organ reported; later renamed Ellis Theatre and then Xtassy Theatre; demolition left the storefront façade intact.
  • Transit note (Center City): the Market Street location was near 22nd Street; historical maps show the 22nd St Trolley Station at 2208 Market St, indicating accessibility via SEPTA transit.
  • Notable events: Center City Forum Theatre was known as an adult/x-rated venue; Frankford Ave Forum Theatre hosted traditional movie palace programming and live stage shows at opening, with a notable Kilgen organ in its early years.