History
The Day the Theatre Opened its Doors.
What is February 2, 1809?
The date the theatre was adopted as a symbol.
When was June 8, 1999?
The year the theatre became a national landmark.
When is 1964?
The brother of Edwin Booth. Edwin Booth bought the theatre in 1836. Edwin's brother decided though that theatres are better suit for murder.
Who is John Wilkes Booth?
The reason it was made a state symbol.
What is it's historical significance and help to the community?
The year the first production was staged here.
When is 1812? The production was "The Rivals" and Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette were both in the audience?
The theatre continues to operate the original grid, rope, pulley, and sandbag system that they've used for centuries to what.
What is to control the backstage?
What is Pennsylvania House Resolution No. 197 - 1999?
When did it celebrate it's 200th year anniversary?
When is 2009?
The Walnut hosted this in 1976.
What is the first televised Carter-Ford presidential debate?
Part of its historical significance.
What is the oldest theatre in America?
When did the Walnut get electricity?
When is 1892?
The Walnut Street Theatre was the first theatre to have this.
What is gas footlights or air conditioning?
The person who pushed for its adoption.
Who is no one?
In the 2019-2020 season the theatre showed a musical about this green ogre.
Who is Shrek?
The year the walnut street theatre became the first theatre to install gas footlights.
When is 1837?