First time at this theater and it was a great experience. The people working there were very…read morefriendly and helpful. The ticket price was well worth the show. Saw The Mountaintop and it was a great show. The two actors were excellent. The theater itself is small (less than 500 seats) but that adds up to not having a bad seat in the place. Looking forward to future shows here.

Worst customer service…read more Purchased 2 tickets in advance for a Friday show. Unfortunately we had a death in the family and was unable to attend. We called the theater Wednesday morning, hoping to either receive a refund or tickets to another day/show. We recieved no return phone call. We left multiple messages before we finally reached someone, because we called them. We even stopped in the theater on Thursday evening to try to speak with someone (while they had a show going on) and there was no one at the front desk or anywhere for the matter. Finally got a call the following week with the option to see a show THAT NIGHT.... mind you we both work full time.... because that was the "only option"... we had to pass. Now we're out of $50 Thanks for nothing. We won't ever return to your establishment.

Great place to see a show…read more Tribute to Barbra was fabulous!! So enjoyable. She sounded, acted and looked so much her. Would definitely go to see her again.

Holy moly! Saw the Elton John's/ Billy Joel show…read moreNothing short of AMAZING ON STEROIDS!! The music was so exact that it took me back to the days of listening to both artists. You NEED to see this show. Actually it deserves 6 Treat yourself to an amazing time and experience!!

First time here, I came to support a friend & family member in a production. The theater is a nice…read moreoutlet in the community- support local arts!

My rating is on the theater itself. While it is old and…read moreneeds renovations, they *usually* have great shows. We have seen some amazingly talented people there and have enjoyed almost everything I've seen except... I got to see Hollystalk or how a mistake led to a great Christmas. Welllll, that has to be the weirdest, worst play I ever saw. We walked out after first act. Oh and don't bring the kids as there are some vulgar references from the star in drag.

Awesome little venue. Fits about 150. Saw my roommate in Miss Saigon last year and was truly…read moreimpressed with the production. Great cast, choreography, the whole shebang. Not a bad seat in the house. Was on the waitlist tonight and got great seats without a problem. For fans of community theatre, this place is perfect. Friendly staff. Tip: Wednesday night's have cheap tickets, so keep an eye out!

My wife and I discovered this place when they were performing Urinetown last season, and what a…read morefantastic find! An intimate setting, where every seat is a winner. We have been to 3 shows and will be going back to see more, as they are performed by wonderful casts who clearly have a passion for theater. This is community theater at its best!

Yet another reason to love Philadelphia - the theater! Had the chance to see Dear Evan Hansen today…read moreand Goodness run don't walk! Incredible performances by a truly gifted cast!

This was my first time visiting Arden theater. The show was Rent and it was fantastic. Nine actors…read morewere making their theater debut. The set was impressive and the camera work with the character, Mark, was impressive. Not a bad seat in the house and they had beverages and snacks on sale in the lobby. They open doors 30 minutes before a show and be prepared to wait in line for the restroom at intermission. I'll definitely be back for more performances. Additionally, there's a parking lot less than a block away you can book in advance on apps like Spot Hero for less than $20.

We enjoyed 1776 immensely! Tom at the box office was so helpful in giving us information and making…read moreus feel very welcomed as tourists to the area. So impressed with the cast and professionalism of all involved. The facilities were also well kept and we enjoyed a themed cocktail for the show. Hope for another opportunity to return and will be recommending to anyone heading to Philly :)

WST is all you'd expect for an old theater house in the city. The theater itself is somewhat…read moresizeable but not like Academy of Music or other big venue playhouses in Philly, and I liked the vibe of historic character and a size that once housed a much greater portion of the city's theater crowd than it does proportionately today. Old balconies and the upper mezz tier were full of charm as they keep the theater updated while retaining Victorian-meets-Deco motifs. The view from Orchestra left, row J, far outside aisle seats was beyond expectations. I was wary of being on the outer aisle but visibility was absolutely perfect! There was also an actual live orchestra playing every score from a pit under the stage. A couple of things were drawbacks. One, I understand that the production company is a separate entity from the theater so when our performance was delayed due to "technical difficulties" it could be a cast issue or an actual issue with the house. If the latter, then shame on WST for not having their sh!t together to be ready for the show. I have a gut feeling that a cast member missed a train and was late. Why? I've been to a lot of theater and when they wait until TEN MINUTES past showtime to disclose a "technical issue" it's usually a late cast member or last-minute need for an understudy. In this case, not only was the announcement past curtain, but after the 40min delay, there were zero technical issues throughout the performance and usually technical issues don't completely resolve if they took that long to rectify in the first place. That said, regardless of whose issue was delaying showtime, the house ought to have been on top of hospitality for their patrons and ought to have announced this delay 10 min PRIOR to showtime rather than after. Not only that, but when finally announced, they had had us packed in like sardines in the very small lobby and everyone was hot, miserable, and coughing on one another. Inexcusable. The fact that most of the patrons were Baby Boomers using senior decline as an excuse to behave narcissistically abusively (a trait they've championed their whole lives) made the situation unbearable. They were covert-aggressively knocking into us and others, trying to push toward house doors that were not open for anyone to sit. One old man stepped on my foot! This is disgraceful for drunk rugby hooligans and worse for senior theatrophiles! So while so many other elements were 10 stars, THIS knocks a TON off my average. Another negative, I'm all about supporting the arts and concessions help keep this theater afloat. But an airplane snack bag of pretzels for $4, and single whiskey (44-50ml, probably 44ml) for $17 is not even affordable to me! Sheesh! A half pint (200ml) of Maker's is $9.99 and 375ml is $15.50! I enjoy max 1-2 drinks about 2-5 times per YEAR, so I am not UTD on bar rates but Google says a half-pour at a bar on average is $5-$12, and I was actually expecting $10-$12 but wow, not 850% markup! Worse, no prices are posted for anything so they waste time lining people up when half of them either forfeit a ridiculous sum for the cheapest one little thing out of guilt, or walk away insulted like I did. Many positives with the structure and character of the old theater, and great views and sound, including authentic orchestra pit, but mismanaging delays, and bilking for concessions made the experience disappointing in ways it doesn't need to be. Hit Wawa across the street for snacks and hide a flask in your bag if you want a drink.

All of my three children went through multiple years of the Summer Stage program, about eight years…read morein all. They always looked forward to and enjoyed their time at Mainstage. And the productions were ... well ... amazing considering they put them together in 6 weeks. Through the years, it impressed me how Mainstage always put kids first - it was important that the kids were having a positive experience. The programs focus on giving kids not just exposure to the arts; they help kids be self-confidant, teach teamwork, and encourage them to support one another - skills that are valuable anywhere. Highly recommended.

Just out of curiosity, could you post/ show photos of the diversity of students you pick as main…read morecharacters. Say, from the summer shows from the years 2025-2026? Would love to see those The theater company keeps insisting on their website that they "teach," and "nourish," (etc. on such nice fluffing words,) overstating they are very fair in who they cast and just how much they do for the kids...Absolutely, a lot for the same students over and over. I'm sad to say that you'll be paying for day care camp, with such theater related activities as "paper towel hop hot lava", "make up your own Disney trivia," and playing YouTube background music to do "Karaoke." Statistically, it is not possible that out of 60+ students that they "accept" per summer session at $800.00+ each, the same 15-20 (or less) are featured all the time because they outdid the other 40-50+ every single time.... also, the overcasting of shoving the 60 kids on ensamble just once or twice, way in the back, while only 15 of those kids are assigned anything of a role (Kudos to the organizer's kids for getting roles as well, and to boot, demonstrating poor sportsmanship to the other students by making commentary out loud...) It's essentially a bit of a cult. While they do have very sweet and talented students (and definitely not their fault they're highly favorited because their parents are part of that creepy singing cult, which has to be ritualized at the beginning of every single play, extending it over a half hour, along with the absolute same speech paraphrased over and over and over... about some egotistical lady claiming she's so busy and not doing her laundry for 3 weeks, how tired but so happy everyone looks, especially the day of performances, at drop off.... Just please. AI sounds more genuine, maybe put effort into that as well? We were stupid enough to try it twice, not even expecting absolutely any lead, but maybe ensamble and to actually LEARN something about theater... Alas (paper towel hopping ) as the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Please don't be fooled by the fluff. It's honestly sickening. (And please, a new shorter more genuine speech for $800.00 per student you are receiving wouldn't kill you) Also, shouldn't that money go towards actual makeup, working mics, and... oh, yeah, keeping those props, and not saying out loud to the kids not to break them so you can return them?) You can't make this up

What a great night! Non stop laughs for the whole family. a show that keeps everyone engaged no…read morematter the ageI highly recommend laughing and these people deliver.

I attended a Murder Mystery To Go event a couple of years ago for my birthday and genuinely had a…read moregood time. The food was decent and the experience itself was enjoyable, which is why I recently considered supporting the business again. Unfortunately, a recent interaction with Peggy, the office manager, completely changed my perception. I reached out professionally--twice, for two separate businesses--and received dismissive and unnecessarily rude responses. As a fellow business owner, I understand receiving unsolicited emails, but there is a respectful way to decline interest without being condescending. Customer service and professionalism matter just as much after the event as they do during it. Based on this experience, I no longer feel comfortable supporting or recommending this business moving forward.

Mask&Wig... Where to start?? The only negative I have is WHY did we not discover this earlier??…read moreAlthough we just moved to Philadelphia I would have come to one of the dinner shows and then again to a regular performance. We were in stitches throughout the show. I will also say that we were extremely impressed by the talent. Not only did you all knock the jokes out of the park but you combined great play writing, choreography, acting and music! We had a wonderful time- thank you! A note- Arrive early to enjoy the bar area. Beautiful room, full bar, live piano and raging fire. Stay afterward...it's not as much of a UPenn reunion as you would expect. AMAZING!! We can't wait for the next season! Thanks again for a great night! 2 notes: We were seated in the back and it was totally fine- small theater so it really didn't matter- actually better at intermission. The bar may be cash only. We assumed it was and brought cash-not positive.

The shows are original and quite funny. There is singing and dancing. You get your moneys worth…read more There is also a bar beneath the theater where they serve before and after the show and during intermission.