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How to get to Forrest Theatre by bus?

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Bus stations near Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia

  • 11th St & Walnut St,2 min walk,
  • Walnut St & 11th St,2 min walk,
  • Chestnut St & 12th St,4 min walk,

Subway stations near Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia

  • 11th St Station,5 min walk,
  • 9-10th And Locust,8 min walk,
  • Walnut Locust,24 min walk,

Bus lines to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia

  • 23,11th-Market,
  • 45,Broad-Oregon,
  • 9,4th-Walnut to Andorra,
  • 12,Columbus-Dock to 50th-Woodland,
  • 21,Columbus-Dock to 69th St TC,
  • 42,2nd-Spruce to Wycombe or61stPine,
  • 38,5th-Market,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Forrest Theatre?

    The closest stations to Forrest Theatre are:

    • 11th St & Walnut St is 87 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Walnut St & 11th St is 100 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Chestnut St & 12th St is 254 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 11th St Station is 408 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 9-10th And Locust is 618 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Walnut Locust is 2036 yards away, 24 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Forrest Theatre?

    These bus lines stop near Forrest Theatre: 21, 23, 27, 317, 4, 45.

  • Which train lines stop near Forrest Theatre?

    These train lines stop near Forrest Theatre: NOR, TRE, WAR, WIL.

  • Which subway lines stop near Forrest Theatre?

    These subway lines stop near Forrest Theatre: BSL, MFL, PATCO.

  • Which light rail line stops near Forrest Theatre?

    36

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia?

    The nearest subway station to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia is 11th St Station. It’s a 5 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stops to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia are 11th St & Walnut St and Walnut St & 11th St. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia?

    The PATCO is the first subway that goes to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:27 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia?

    The PATCO is the last subway that goes to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 2:37 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia?

    The 42 is the first bus that goes to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:12 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia?

    The 42 is the last bus that goes to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:12 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Forrest Theatre?

    The light rail fare to Forrest Theatre costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the subway fare to Forrest Theatre?

    The subway fare to Forrest Theatre costs about $1.40 - $3.00.

  • How much is the bus fare to Forrest Theatre?

    The bus fare to Forrest Theatre costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the train fare to Forrest Theatre?

    The train fare to Forrest Theatre costs about $3.75 - $9.25.

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Public Transit to Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia

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Forrest Theatre Address: 1114 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA street in Philadelphia

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 original Forrest Theatre was on Broad and Sansom Street but Fidelity Trust Company demolished it and replaced it in 1928 with the Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Company Building (now the Wells Fargo Building). The new 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 and try-outs of these productions. Some of the shows that played at the Forrest prior to moving to Broadway include The Women (1936), Make Mine Manhattan (1948), Along Fifth Avenue (1948), The Liar (1950), Wonderful Town (1953), The Music Man (1957), Funny Girl (1963), The Star-Spangled Girl (1966), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1966), Golden Rainbow (1967), The Wiz (1974), and Chicago (1975). Since the 2007–08 season, the Forrest Theatre has joined with the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts to offer a season of Broadway touring productions.
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