Arden Theatre Company Review

Absolutely love the children's theatre! Best part is my kids love it too.....went to one show two years ago and became a subscriber after that.

Great productions. They really put their all into every production.

Best performances for children & families in Philadelphia!

A staple of Philadelphia theatre. Love my experience of August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN starring Zuhairah McGill!

My family and I went to see the stinky cheese man over the weekend....my son really liked it... the performers were very energetic and involved with the audience .. it was a really cute show... I was kind of disappointed in the costumes.. I thought they could have done a lot better with looking like their character... they were just in regular clothes mostly with just a few props on them .. mostly made of what looked like bed sheets and recyclables... other than that it was a good show.

A great place for kids and adults alike to witness live theater and develop a love for the art

I saw "Once." So impressive, a beautiful production. Beautiful talent here. Will definitely be going to more events here.

Fun Home was one of the most amazing shows I have seen!

1st time at Arden...who knew this theatrical heaven existed in Philly!?? Will be getting season subcription!!!!

Overall enjoyed the experience. The play was heartbreaking.

Loved it. the location is easy to get to, the actors are very talented, and the props are very well made. Oops I forgot to mention the music and sound effects are awesome. This is my second time going my daughter and I hope to go again soon.

I went to see "My Genereal Tubman", a play. Enjoyed the play, the cast & the atmosphere. Would visit it again.

Wonderful place. Performers are very friendly. The children's drama school is remarkable.

Great theatre with excellent productions. Some are better than others but I've never been disappointed. Parking can be a challenge in this area so consider alternative modes of transit if possible. Plenty of great restaurants at all price points nearby.

Saw my first show last weekend. Regret waiting so long to get there. Wonderful performance of Once. Terrific atmosphere. Comfortable seats. Loved it.

Super. Actresses and Actors exceptional Clean and inviting environment.

Excellent productions, easily accessible, affordable...a worthwhile venue

Nice place to take the kids. Performances are always kid-friendly and the seating arrangement is just the right size, allowing everyone to see from all angles. The price is right and discounts are often available. The actors are always phenomenal! I will keep coming back with my grands.

Ragtime was my third show at the Arden and I continue to be amazed at the production quality of their shows. The voices and acting were Broadway quality! Love that this theatre is here in Philly!

Small intimate theater, no bad seats, good theater!

It's been years since I last went to the Arden but I'm so glad I went back. Every show there is a true treasure. Part of it is the layout of the theaters; they're wonderfully designed to fully immerse the audience in the performance. The performers are definitely the best part though.

There's a certain quality about the performers at the Arden that I can't quite put my finger on but they put on the best shows in town. It's the little things about the performances that will stick with you forever. I still remember like it was yesterday when Erronius was jogging between the sections of chairs counting his laps in the 2006 performance of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Likewise, I'm sure a decade down the line I'll still remember the Emcee coming around to hold hands with audience members and the other stars of the Kit Kat Club coming around to chat (in character) before the show Cabaret began.

If you haven't been to the Arden yet or if you've been away a while like I was, I urge you to go. It's an experience not to be missed!

I saw Once here, and it was truly magical in the Arden. I had seen clips of it at other more traditional theaters, but the Arden was able to use their theatre-in-the-round style to bring it to the next level. It was really cool to have the music surrounding you, and be able to see audience reactions across the room from your seat.

One minor thing I did think was a bit of an inconvenience was that the seating on rows near to the exits only had one entrance side, so you had to clamber over twenty people if you had a seat all the way on the end.

Great place to bring your kids to see a show or attend a class!

Quality performances and not a bad seat. So happy that the Arden is in Philadelphia.

Very nice place. I watched the play "Gem of the Ocean" and the actors played their parts well. Seats were okay and the actors were very accommodating after the play. Good place for a trip with the family.

Loved it
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Every cozy and intimate atmosphere. Dedicated actors

Streetcar Named Desire.... phenomenal!! Arden Theater is by far my favorite in the city!

great management, staff, actors, plays, set designs and facility!

My wife and I saw Once on Broadway for our 10th dating anniversary several years ago, and when the chance to see it at the Arden came up for our 12th wedding anniversary this year, we jumped at it. We were not disappointed.

Once is a show that thrives on being in the scene, where you're transported to a bar in Dublin, a music shop, an apartment...and a Hoover shop. The setting in the round was more effective than the production was on Broadway. You're there, and in the middle of it, and the entire soundscape surrounds you.
The cast was top-notch. In a show like Once, where everybody is playing their own instruments the entire time, you need a level of dedication a cut above your usual musical: you can't relax if your downtime is also playing during the show! Musicality, both instrumental and vocal, was amazing. The a capella reprise of Gold was stunning, with the cast surrounding the audience on catwalks.

We loved it more than the original production on Broadway. We're thrilled with the production and the Arden. We'll be back.

Phenomenal theatre that produces insightful shows, utilizes space incredibly, and leaves audiences mesmerized.

An incredible, intimate venue with talented performers.

Wonderful theatre company. I always have a great time here and there is never a bad seat.

Just saw ragtime tonight. Absolutely fantastic job as always at the Arden Theater. Wonderful actors, fabulous voices. Such great talent.

I loved the intimacy of the theater in the round. The ingenious interpretation of the production's use of the actors' talents as instrumentalists was well appreciated.

All seats are excellent in the Arcadia Theater in the Arden. We saw My General Tubman...highly recommend this. Well written, outstanding actors, all from Philly.

Saw Fun Home as my first show. Gorgeous space, and tons of talent in a smart, deep-feeling show. Well worth it!!

Brilliant performances of well-chosen plays, wonderfully staged in 3/4 round.

This production of Ragtime is spectacular.
Brilliant cast and staging. Theater in the round is so wonderful. I can t say enough in praise of this show.
Saw Ragtime on Broadway in 1999 with the original cast after it won many Tonys and I was so excited to see it again.
My takeaway, my laughter and tears were heightened in this production because of the trauma of this world we live in now.
Don t miss an opportunity to see theater as it s meant to be seen. Til October 27.

When I first told my 8 year old son that he was going to do this camp he was very upset. In fact, we had a fight about it. Much to both of our surprises he LOVED IT. Basically Arden Theater took a child who had no interest in acting and made it really fun. He is now not only willing, but interested in signing up for more. This is an extremely well thought out camp. It's very educational, and supportive and well done. At the end of every day parents are handed a summary of what was done, along with some guided questions that you can use to illicit a conversation between you and your child to learn more about his or her day. I was thoroughly blown away by this camp. It exceeded all of my expectations. A very grateful parent.

Puts on some very interesting plays including a few musicals. It is a rather small theater and the seating resembles a slight upgrade from your high school bleachers. Reasonably priced, it's a decent trade off.

Second year having a subscription. We love it. Outstanding local theater. Terrence Nolan curates great selection of plays. A Dolls House was most recent. Loved it. Also loved Cabaret. Glad to live close by.

Ragtime was very well done. Sight lines are always great

74 Second to Judgement is an incredibly powerful and timely play that deals with very heavy topics that our society continues to struggle with. The cast is amazing in how they draw upon emotions in walking us through these complex issues.

Went to see play called Ragtime, I enjoyed very much seating was excellent from any direction

I've been going to the Arden theater for years. You can't go wrong with any play or musical that you see there. Their productions are amazing!!!

Great play. Excellent and quality effort put forth by the actors. The Arden does a good job intreprating the theme and story in a small venue. Affordable ticket prices makes the Arden a very attractive value. Gem of the Ocean is a very good play.....See it and one should consider a membership subscription.

It was very nice and educational. I can't wait to go back.

Great theater experience! Live theater is magical.

Lovely venue, fantastic production (Fun Home). Too many bougie white folx but what are you gonna do??? Would recommend.

My third time going and every time I go it never disappoints me. Love it!

Loved Tiny beautiful thing! The actors are just incredible. It moves everyone. I cried so much...

Small and cozy with no frills but a nice environment.

I love the arts. Affordable tickets and every seat is a good seat

Excellent! Wonderful experience for children. My daughter has been to two shows and both were very well done. Look forward to next chance.

Today we went to the Arden to see a production of the Snow Queen. The play was great and the kids (4/5 age range) sat still throughout! The theatre is intimate with great seating. The actors were professional and entertaining. We had 6 adults and 7 kids and everyone enjoyed the show. Would easily go back. Parking is available right at the theatre (albeit tight fitting and not free but not expensive either).