Plays and Players Theatre
Plays and Players Theatre, Historic theater building in Center City, Philadelphia, United States.
The building features a traditional proscenium stage with 290 seats for standard performances and 65 seats for black box productions.
Founded in 1911 as a social club, Plays and Players purchased this theater in 1922 and has continuously staged performances since then.
The theater promotes the development of American plays, with a focus on supporting both established and emerging local artists in Philadelphia.
Located at 1714 Delancey Place, the theater offers guided tours by appointment and maintains regular performance schedules throughout the year.
In 1949, the theater hosted the world premiere of Stalag 17, which later became a successful Broadway production and acclaimed film.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1913
Official opening: 1913
Website: http://playsandplayers.org
GPS coordinates: 39.94694,-75.17056
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:26
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