Editing Walnut Street Theatre (section)

== Programming ==

The Walnut Street Theatre presents a mainstage season featuring plays and musicals that balance popular appeal with artistic quality. Productions range from recent Broadway shows to classic plays to regional premieres. The theater's subscriber base—among the largest of any regional theater in America—provides financial stability enabling ambitious programming.<ref name="walnut"/>

The Independence Studio on 3, a smaller space in the building, presents more experimental and contemporary work. This flexibility allows the theater to serve audiences seeking both mainstream entertainment and challenging new work. Educational programs and community engagement extend the theater's mission beyond mainstage productions.<ref name="walnut"/>

The theater school provides training for aspiring actors, combining educational mission with development of local talent. Generations of Philadelphia performers have trained at the Walnut before careers in theater, film, and television. The school's presence connects the historic theater to Philadelphia's contemporary performing arts community.<ref name="walnut"/>