The Playbill - Walnut Street Theatre

co-authored the book Walnut Street Theatre,published by Arcadia Publishing. Since hejoined the Walnut in 1994, it has become themost subscribed theatre company in the world.He thanks you for being a part of our theatre!BERNARD HAVARD (President andProducing Artistic Director) Vox Populi (TheVoice of the People) was written on the WalnutPlaybills in the 1800s. Whenever the Walnut hasstrayed from a populist program, the theatre hasgone bankrupt. When I came here 30 years ago,we had no programs and no audience. Today weenjoy the largest subscription of any theatre inthe world. So, my thanks to our loyal audienceand a warm welcome to newcomers who enjoyWho’s Whoand believe in what we do. I have tremendousadmiration for the artists who have dedicatedtheir lives to the theatre and the Walnut, inparticular. Our theatre is a non-profit 501-C3institution and we rely on contributed incometo extend our reach into the community. Lastseason we reached more than 162,000 studentsin our city schools. We have 40 trustees whogive their time, wisdom and contributions tohelp guide this historic treasure. I came to theWalnut in 1982, and I am as excited now aboutour future as I was in the beginning. My heartfeltthanks to all who enter this theatre. For mybiography, go to Theatre History on our website at WalnutStreetTheatre.org.AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 SEATSForever Plaid (2002). J. Andrew Keitch, Chip Klose,Marshall Drew and Fran Prisco.The Independence Studio on 3 is Philadelphia’spremier showcase for intimate stories in an intimatespace.Audiences have been thrilled by the uniqueadventures that take place in the Walnut’s 80-seattheatre. The current season has broken box officerecords twice this year – and the excitement continues!People know that this theatre is one of the best placesto see some of America’s finest actors work.This coming season, you’ll go “around theworld” and beyond! Audiences will see an OlivierAward-winning Best Play, a classic adventureturned-comedy,a World Premiere drama andTWO musicals. It’s a unique experience that’sup-close-and-personal.The adventure begins with a special holidaytreat as the world’s favorite heavenly boy group,Forever Plaid, brings you Plaid Tidings! You’ll bedreaming of a “Plaid” Christmas this holiday seasonwith 1950s tunes and holiday gems like “Let It Snow”and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”Then, buckle your seat belts and get readyto take a wild trip Around the World in 80 Days.There’s villainy, secret plots, a damsel in distressand narrow escapes that will keep you guessing.This production will be part of a national tour,bringing some of Philadelphia finest talent to citiesup and down the East Coast.The award-winning play, Vincent in Brixton,brings us an intriguing study of the inspiration forgenius and insanity. How did Vincent Van Gogh’s tripto England shape his vision? Did romance, secrecy,chance and passion color this young man’s future?Next up is the World Premiere of The PrescottMethod, which celebrates how friendships risewhen two women bake bread together. Sometimesthe best ingredients for coping with life are friendship,conversation and trust.We end the season with a musical biography,Dino: An Evening with Dean Martin at the LatinCasino. It’s an intimate evening filled personal storiesand classic songs including, “Ain’t That A Kick InThe Head,” “Everybody Loves Somebody,” “In theMisty Moonlight” and more. This World Premiereplay is a musical event that’s filled with “amore!”The plays chosen for our intimate, 80-seattheatre are smart, touching, imaginative andtheatrical. You enter into a world of the artist andthe madman, the dreamer and the dream. Onlysubscribers can see these shows for as little as$11 to $17 each. For information, visit Walnut-StreetTheatre.org or call 215-574-3550. Seating islimited. Pack your bags today for an adventure thatyou’ll never forget.