The Walnut Street Theater: History
Days as a Circus
Providing competition for the Chestnut Street Theater
Home for the Chestnut players after the fire
A new design by Haviland
Increasing competition
Major renovation in 1920
Rebirth in 1971
The History of the Walnut Street Theater
Days as a Circus
First called "The New Circus," this building was located on the Northeast corner of Walnut and Ninth Streets, and was first opened for performances by Pepin and Breschard in 1809.
Providing competition for the Chestnut Street Theater
Home for the Chestnut players after the fire
A new design by Haviland
Increasing competition
Major renovation in 1920
Rebirth in 1971