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About Independence Foundation Black Box at Prince Music Theater
The Independence Foundation Black Box sits upstairs in the historic Prince Music Theater building in Center City Philadelphia. A flexible space known for intimate live music, performances, and film screenings, the Black Box has hosted Morgans Cabaret and a variety of Philadelphia indie and arts events. After renovations completed in 2025, the venue remains a trusted spot for unique, personable performances in a compact, adaptable setting.
Address: 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. The venue offers seating configurations that suit a range of programs—from a traditional auditorium setup (up to ~great seats) to cabaret or lounge layouts (roughly great seats–great seats depending on the arrangement). This makes it a great choice for both stand-up nights and intimate concerts or screenings.
Plan ahead with convenient parking options nearby, including Midtown Garage (1415 Sansom St) and 15th & Sansom Garage (114 S. 15th St), plus Holiday Inn Express Midtown Garage. The location is highly accessible via SEPTA, with Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line, and Subway-Surface lines nearby, as well as multiple bus routes. For a complete night out, consider nearby accommodations such as The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, ROOST Midtown, Holiday Inn Express Midtown, and Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City. We’ve got you covered with trusted partner picks for places to stay and dine within walking distance of the venue.
Venue details: The Black Box is a flexible, upstairs space within the Prince Theater complex with a history of showcasing indie arts and film programming through the Philadelphia Film Society affiliations. Whether you’re after a cozy music night or a cinematic event, secure your seats early—this intimate setting rewards early purchase.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
- Venue type: Black Box theatre upstairs in the Prince Music Theater, a flexible space used for live music, performances and film screenings.
- Capacity: Black Box up to about 150 seats (auditorium configuration); alternative layouts (cabaret/lounge) vary (roughly 80–125 depending on setup).
- Notable events hosted: Morgans Cabaret series (upstairs in the Black Box) and various Philadelphia indie/arts events; at times used for the Philly Film Showcase via the Philadelphia Film Society.
- Current status/rename: Prince Music Theater closed in 2010; building later rebranded as The Prince Theater and later as Film Society Center under Philadelphia Film Society; renovations completed in 2025.
- Parking: Midtown Garage (1415 Sansom St), 15th & Sansom Garage (114 S. 15th St), Holiday Inn Express Midtown Garage, among others.
- Transit: Central Center City location; accessible via SEPTA Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line, Subway-Surface lines, and multiple bus routes.
- Nearby hotels: The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, ROOST Midtown, Holiday Inn Express Midtown, Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City, among others.