Hamilton is the story of americas founding father alexander hamilton, an immigrant from the west indies who became george washingtons righthand man during the revolutionary war and was the new nations first treasury secretary. The boys of the book of mormon g philly philadelphia magazine. For a complete list of the book of mormon national tours, browse all the book of mormon tickets. By booking with parking panda you can avoid the hassle of driving around. From the north northeast philadelphia, bucks county, northern new jersey take i95 south to exit 22 central philadelphia.
The book of mormon at forrest theatre philadelphia. Going into the beautiful forrest theatre, we were excited to finally see the show that has won nine tony awards and a grammy for best musical theater album. The book of mormon philadelphia tickets the book of. Winner of the best musical tony award, the book of mormon has become an iconic musical. To attend the shows upcoming run at the forrest theatre, book the book of mormon forrest theatre tickets today. The washington post says, it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals. The prevailing impression might be that the book of mormon, the 2011 tonywinning musical by south park scamps trey parker and matt stone. Erlangers planned new playhouse at market and 21st. It has a seating capacity of 1,851 and is managed by the shubert organization the. The forrest theatre opened on may 1, 1928, with walter woolf and. It will travel to hundreds of venues and possibly overseas. The forrest is one of philadelphias premier venues for live theatre, presenting only the very best plays and musicals that broadway has to offer. All of our the book of mormon tickets are 100% guaranteed from verified sellers and have no hidden. Tickets hyatt at the bellevue tickets independence foundation black box at prince music theater.
Presenter of the broadway philadelphia subscription series. Opening on november 24, 2015, the book of mormon will be at the forrest theatre until december 27, 2015. Built in 1927 by the shubert organization, the forrest has played host to hundreds of theatrical. Ive seen the book of mormon and more recently, hedwig and the angry inch at the forrest theater, and both were outstanding. Forrest theatre tickets seating capacity philadelphia. The forrest theatre is located at 1114 walnut st, philadelphia, pa 19107. Launched on broadway in 2011, essentially no topic is off limits in the book of mormon, the musically charged, critically acclaimed religious satire from. The young mormon missionaries that took the musical theater world by storm are coming to philadelphia for the 20152016 broadway season at the kimmel center for the performing arts. The book of mormon at philadelphias forrest theatre. The book of mormon plays philadelphias forrest theatre through december 27. Forrest theatre philadelphia, pennsylvania landmark. The book of mormon at forrest theatre, philadelphia. Were very sorry, but we had a problem canceling your order. Philadelphias premier broadway touring theatre, owned and operated by the shubert organization.
The forrest is on walnut street between 11th and 12th streets. Forrest theatre upcoming events 5 events find tickets to dear evan hansen philadelphia on saturday october 17 at 2. When the book of mormon performs in philadelphia, shows are typically held at forrest theatre. Book of mormon at forrest theatre in philadelphia through dec. Stay abreast of discount offers for great theater, on broadway or in select cities. The national tour of trey parker and matt stones book of mormon is at philadelphias forrest theatre through sept. Kimmel center for the performing arts the theatre guide. Continue several blocks to walnut street and make a right onto walnut street. Last time gutbusting, tonywinning musical comedy the book of mormon came to town, it broke a serious selling record. The theatre reminded us of the intimate theaters of the west end in london.
Find the best deals on the book of mormon tickets with ticketiq, and look for our low price guarantee. The forrest theatre is a live theatre venue at 1114. The book of mormon philadelphia tickets the book of mormon philadelphia tickets if youre a fan of musical comedies that have a bit of an edge of absurdity, then the book of mormon is a great show to. The forrest is a quintessential road house, used primarily by touring theatre and dance companies. In recent years, the forrest has been honored to host touring. Candace quarrels of the book of mormon phillyvoice. Book of mormon comes to forrest theatre northeast times. Forrest theatre 1114 walnut st philadelphia, pa 19107 reserve parking passes for your next forrest theatrel event or show. Forrest theatre parking find reserved parking near. Its the book of mormon, the ninetime tony award winning best musical. The book of mormon in philadelphia tickets buy at ticketcity. The new york times calls it the best musical of this century. The book of mormon, winner of nine tony awards including best musical, has broken its own house record in philadelphia, pa for the week ending september 14 at the forrest theatre grossing. Hamilton wicked dear evan hansen hadestown the book of mormon.
I wasnt going to write about the book of mormon, the notorious schlockshock musical that has them reeling in the aisles at the forrest. The book of mormon breaks forrest theatre house record. For all remaining performances, more information will be available soon. Forrest theatre forrest theatre tickets construction began on the walnut street forrest theatre in center city, philadelphia in 1927. Tickets for performances april 7april 12, 2020 have been refunded. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the good word.
Performances of dear evan hansen, originally scheduled for april 7may 3, have been postponed until fall 2020. The book of mormon at forrest theatre its hard to believe the broadway production of the book of mormon will turn five next year, and that the show is just as inappropriate, just as. During its sixweek run in the fall of 2014, it broke the forrest. Forrest theatre tickets forrest theatre philadelphia tickets. A number of my colleagues have written about it already for bsr.
Mormon boys jr bruno left and josh daniel after a performance at the forrest theatre. My location was excellent, there was lots of leg room, the theatre looks very modern, and the location is in my favorite part of philadelphia. At the bottom of the ramp, make a right onto 8th street. A hit repertory of original songs, a superbly penned book and the overall art direction of the musical makes it a treat for the audience. Forrest theatre 1114 walnut st philadelphia, pa 19107. The book of mormon at forrest theatre or, why kim davis, ben carson, and every religious fanatic should be forced to see it by bryan buttler 12015, 4. Forrest theatre theater information, map and history. The forrest theatre is a live theatre venue at 1114 walnut street center city area of philadelphia, pennsylvania. Or, why kim davis, ben carson, and every religious fanatic should be forced to see it. Buy tickets for shows at forrest theatre, undefinedundefined. Built in 1927 by the shubert organization, the forrest has played host to hundreds of theatrical productions over the years, including broadway musicals, comedies, dramas, yiddish theatre, dance.
In recent years, the forrest has been honored to host touring productions of mamma mia. I hate to break the news to you, but the book of mormon isnt the best musical of this century as touted by ben brantley in the new york times nor the funniest musical of all time according to an. November 24, 2015 book of mormon i saw the above musical on a tuesday night at 7. Alexandra ncube, one of the stars of the book of mormon, is in philadelphia for a sevenweek run of the hit musical. The book of mormon debuts at the forrest theatre this.
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