The academy, built in 1855–57, is the oldest opera house in the United States still used for its original purpose. It is home to the Philadelphia Ballet and Opera Philadelphia.
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- Academy of MusicPhoto credit: B. Krist for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®
- Arden Theatre
The Arden has been in Old City since the mid-1990s, though the company itself dates to 1988. Apart from eclectic seasons, it is known for its productions for children.
Photo credit: Arden Theatre Company - Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Home to the renowned Philadelphia Orchestra, visitors can also enjoy the Philly Pops. The complex comprises several venues, including Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, and SEI Innovation Studio.
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St. Stephen’s Theater is at the rear of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, the city’s oldest extant building in the Gothic Revival style. The theater space is home to the Lantern Theater Company, which has been there since 1996.
Photo credit: Lantern Theater Company - Suzanne Roberts Theatre
The Philadelphia Theatre Company’s home is named for former actress, playwright, and director Suzanne Roberts. The company was founded in 1974, while the theater itself opened in 2007.
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The 296-seat theater opened in 1996. The theater company itself was founded in 1973 and has worked with artists such as Stephen Sondheim, Tom Stoppard, Christopher Hampton, Doug Wright, Arthur Miller, and Paula Vogel,
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