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Bus stations near Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia

  • Walnut St & 12th St,1 min walk,
  • 11th St & Walnut St,2 min walk,

Bus lines to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia

  • 9,Andorra,
  • 12,50th-Woodland,
  • 21,69th Street Transportation Center,
  • 42,Wycombe,
  • 23,11th-Market,
  • 45,Broad-Oregon,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Forrest Theatre?

    The closest stations to Forrest Theatre are:

    • Walnut St & 12th St is 36 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • 11th St & Walnut St is 97 yards away, 2 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Forrest Theatre?

    These Bus lines stop near Forrest Theatre: 27, 38, 48, 9

  • Which Train lines stop near Forrest Theatre?

    These Train lines stop near Forrest Theatre: AIRPORT LINE, LANSDALE/DOYLESTOWN LINE, MANAYUNK/NORRISTOWN LINE, PAOLI/THORNDALE LINE, TRENTON LINE, WARMINSTER LINE

  • Which Subway lines stop near Forrest Theatre?

    These Subway lines stop near Forrest Theatre: BSL, MFL

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia?

    The nearest bus stop to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia is Walnut St & 12th St. It’s a 1 min walk away.

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Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia
Forrest Theatre, PhiladelphiaThe Forrest Theatre is a live theatre venue at 1114 Walnut Street Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a seating capacity of 1,851 and is managed by The Shubert Organization. The theatre was built in 1927 at the cost of $2 million, and was designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp; it was named after the 19th century actor Edwin Forrest, who was born in Philadelphia, and owned and lived in the Edwin Forrest House. The opening performance was The Red Robe in 1928. A renovation of the theatre was undertaken in 1997, including redecoration and the addition of handicapped-accessible restrooms. Over the years, the Forrest Theatre has been a proving ground for various Broadway plays and musicals, serving as the location for previews of these productions. Some of the shows that played at the Forrest prior to moving to Broadway include The Women (1936), The Music Man (1957), Funny Girl (1963), Golden Rainbow (1967) and Chicago (1975).
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