Forrest Theatre Tickets

One of the premiere venues in Philadelphia, Forrest Theatre opened its doors to the public in 1927. Since its formation, the arena has been the home of best plays, musicals, comedies, dramas as well as dance programs. The theatre has a history of almost eighty years and was built under the Shubert Organization. Owned by three brothers, they dominated the theatrical business scene for quite some time and have built over 43 theatres in New York alone. Forrest Theatre was formed with the desire to house all kinds of performing arts. It wanted to provide a platform to young aspiring artists where they could showcase their talent. The theatre has been named after the 19th century tragic actor, Edwin Forrest. Born in Philadelphia, the artist earned recognition for his role as "Othello" in the famous Shakespearean play. For his contribution to the theatre world, Forrest has been honored by many arenas and has his name associated with them.

The classic theatre was designed and constructed by the architect Herbert J. Krapp. He was known to create simple theatres, focusing his efforts more on the interiors rather than the outlook. However, with Forrest Theatre Krapp bent his style and built his most extravagant venue ever. The exterior has a vintage look which appears elegant and adds to its appeal. The entire building is illuminated tastefully and has a welcoming feel. Upon entering the arena, the guests are treated to a lavish lounge that boasts of modern yet classy interior. Adorned with silk brocade and gilt Adam detailing, the furniture offers a contemporary as well as an antique look. People visiting the theatre for the first time are awed by the elaborate ceilings that include heavy carvings and painted designs. The intimate atmosphere allows the guests to mingle with each other before the show starts and appears to be quite spacious. A long stairway leads to the second level that holds the huge auditorium. With a capacity of over 1,800, the seats are arranged on different levels, allowing an unobstructed view to the audiences. The lush, wide seats are placed at a distance from one another so that people can watch the show in comfort. The theatre area is surrounded by beautiful arches and overlooked by grand chandeliers. Standing a front all the seats is a huge stage that is equipped with the latest facilities. The hi-tech acoustics makes it possible for the audiences to hear everything clearly no matter where they're sitting. Dressing room is built in a separate building and is connected to the stage through a tunnel.

Forrest Theatre had its first performance in 1928 when it staged the popular show, "The Red Robe". Since then, many successful plays and musicals have been running here and entertaining the fans. The arena is also known to host orchestras from time to time. The theatre will soon be bringing a lot of entertainment your way, so get your Forrest Theater Philadelphia Tickets now! Enjoy great performances amidst spectacular surroundings.