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).

Wonderful theater company performing both a regular season of classics and new plans and a childrens season in a modern two stage venue in a historic part of old Philadelphia. The Arden makes excellent contributions to Philadelphias live performance scene. We have seen many plays here over the years from both their mainstage and children programs, and recently attended the surprising and amazing Charlottes Web. Highly recommended. The Arden also works with the community to bring low income children to performances and has a drama school for kids.

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.

I have a very nice experience thereI went and my daughter there with the schoolIt’s clean niceWe enjoy every momentThe actress was marvelousThe theme of the play was very niceI like the place very very very much

Highly... and strongly... recommend General Tubman that is playing at the Arden now. The run has been extended a bit so you may still have a shot at tickets.Do it. Learn something. Feel something strong.

My mother had the leading role in Gem of the Ocean . An August Wilson play. The entire cast was amazing. But the set and prop designers. ... kudos!

Please go. The place is very conscious, of contagious anything coming down the pike. Cleaning before shows and after. Please use the sanitizer all around the place.I must say wear gloves/masks...whatever you need to do to protect yourself and others. Folks will come into the general population/mainstream with their coughing, sneezing, and contagious illnesses. Folks will not cough/sneeze in their shoulder or elbow.They hold on to their snoty tissues, or drop them in chairs or on the floor.The actors are phenomenal.My goodness, these are millions of dollars pay grade performers. Bestowing this high quality body of work for a mere fraction of what the actors are worth is a huge blessing.The staff are so nice, professional, educated in doing their work. The staff displayed so much grace in hosting their guests. Ive been to the Arden Theater many times. However, the theater has been enhanced to an optimum level.I thank you Arden Theater and I applaud your efforts...to see that your guests have a wonderful time in your facility.

One of my favorite places to enjoy a show! Great variety of shows each and every season. No matter where youre seated theres not a bad sight-line in the house. Excellent childrens programs/camps thoughout the year.

The Arden is a great company in that it offers traditional theater and new productions. Traditional shows are extremely well done with talented performers. New shows are well done, but perhaps not to everyones taste. Weve seen great ones and ones we still shake our heads at because we are still not sure what they were about. But kudos to Arden for having a place for them to be seen. Always a great night out with lots of places to eat nearby.

Productions at the Arden are always high quality and they are not afraid to bring shows that are thought-provoking, and deal with themes such as social justice, racial inequity, equality, and more. Ive seen a dozen or more shows at the Arden, including most recently My General Tubman; but also Ragtime, 74 Seconds to Judgement, Treasure Island, and I have never been disappointed. meteted parking around the theater can be hard find and lots are expensive. However, its an easy walk to the bus and subway. The Arden is one of my favorite theaters in Philly.

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.

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

General Tubman was fantastic. Space was intimate and powerful. Wonderful location

My first time at the venue. The play was set in the smaller intimate, stage at the theater. Confotable seating, with enough personal space. Very helpful voluteers. The crowd seems to be for the large part patrons or members. I get that the theater deserves the community support its earned. Enjoyed the production. The acting and stage crew were top notch. Very Professional.Old city is tough to deal with if you drive a car. Consider public transportation. There are many great restruants and clubs in the area. Make a night of it.

Saw... General Tubman. Job well done by all involved. But safe in my mind

The Arden knocked this one out of the park! Beautiful rendition of Ragtime. Strong cast, beautiful music; they made the best of a spartan set. The issues of race, immigration & the growth (or not) of relationships rang as true today as when the play was set.Go see it!

Loved it. Every seat a good seat. Sound was good. Enjoyed tonights performance. Ushers friendly and helpful.

Great show. Wonderful acting. THE place to take young children for a theater experience.

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

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

I saw the play Once with a friend and was moved to tears. Great intimate theater. Highly recommend.

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!

Nice Theatre Small Personsonal Setting with limited seats, And The Play74 Seconds, Wonderful

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

My first time visiting this gem and it will not be my last! There is not a bad seat in the house!!

Outstanding play by August Wilson. Wife took me for my birthday and it was truly awesome. Casts was great, there is not a bad seat in the house. I wish they offered more refreshments for attendees. I was there for three hours or more and all they had were cookies, alcohol and granola bars to snack on. Not to mention the cookie was like 3 bucks.

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

Such a great experience. Front row seats made me feel like I was part of the music. #Ragtime

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

Intimate experience and always vibrant new shows..

It was a great theatre, saw Ragtime in the round. Sound sounded wonderful but there where times where the actors where above you and you couldnt see them.

The venue is awesome! It is very intimate. Excellent and quality effort put forth by the actors. Great place to see real theater.

Inventive production of the exciting musical, Ragtime. A must-see show dealing with race, bigotry, love, and family values presented by an extremely talented cast acting and singing to a wonderful score.

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

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.

I saw an August Wilson play in the Haas theatre on the first floor. I love the unique stage set up. Seating is on all three sides of the stage and its small but not uncomfortably tiny. I prefer a more intimate theatre. Seating was also a stadium set up so everyone gets a good view of the stage. The only issue is finding parking thats not too high. Meter parking is up to 3 hrs for $7.60 or $20+ for a parking lot. U can get a discount with your ticket stub though.

What a great experience for the kids! We have been there for 2 different childrens shows now and both were very well done. It is a different experience then what you would think of as classic theater. They make full use of the auditorium, including the ceiling and seats at times, and invite participants to join the show sometimes too. After every show there is a short question and answer period with the actors and then you can meet them in the lobby to take pictures with the actors. My boys are 12 and 9 and have both greatly enjoyed attending here and are looking forward to their next production.

The productions have been really well acted. The price is very reasonable, upstairs, the seats are roomy and the setting is even more intimate than the main stage down stairs.

I take my class twice year and The Arden plays get better and better. My students always love their experience. The staff is always very friendly and the actors are as well. I usually end up bringing my family of 7 at a later date. I truly enjoy the Arden Theatre!

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

Great talent, great seats, great show, great night shared with my daughter and 3 of my 26 grand. Fun night

My first time there, definitely wont be the last!

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.

Seems like always a good performance. Thought provoking. Good acting. Good direction. Small theatres bring you close to the stage. All at very good prices. We are subscribers year after year.

It was very nice and educational. I cant wait to go back.

This was my first time there. I took my six-year-old daughter there to see the Charlottes Web production. The venue is awesome! It is very intimate. My daughter and I were captivated for the entire show.

The snow queen play was awesome! My kids loved it!

Awesome play & Actors. Esp the lil children, we went to see *RAGTIME* HISTORY & HUMOR, Great prices. Esp for seniors. Hubbie & I love it. We will be returning in NOV.

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

An incredible, intimate venue with talented performers.

The performers were unbelievable. I cant believe that they have done so much work in such a small amount of time. I cannot wait to see the final.Warren

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.

Ragtime was very well done. Sight lines are always great

Play Ragtime was great. Actors fabulous. Singing was awesome.

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.

Beautiful space, excellent acoustics, and an amazing theater camp production of Sweeney Todd tonight! 5 star performance!

Always love the productions here. Ragtime was fabulous!

I really enjoy the theater experience at the Arden. The productions are generally superb (exceptions, but few); the actors are marvelous, the entertainers wonderful. The theater is intimate (youre never far from the stage), especially their theater in the round where a slight effort may actually bring you in contact with the stage. They periodically change the seating configuration to accommodate the play. They occasionally present new plays and these have generally been enjoyable. Discount parking ($10) next door.

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

My son adored Charlotte (from their production of Charlottes Web).You can meet the actors after and he was just enamored. Wonderful childrens theater production, with wine for adults in a sippy cup!

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

Engaging, entertaining experience for people of all ages

Had a great time with my son. The actors interacted with the children. Allowed them to ask questions and take pictures after. I will return.

Came here to see Charlottes Web. The show was great and so was the venue! Small, but more intimate and that much closer to the show.

My girls and I love the Arden theatre, we attend more than twice a year. Snow white was our most recent stage play and the classic tale that stood out the most. This particular production was most exquisite and a must see again and again. I mostly enjoyed opening up my imagination, and the vibrant creativity effects that came to life along with it. Moreover, Greg Banks is very talented and my girls and I would love to see more of his stage plays at the Arden theatre.

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

Ragtime at the Arden was powerful! Go see it...its there till Oct 27th...it speaks to our time...

Excellent theater. They put on great childrens plays too that are based on popular childrens books with Q&A session for the kids by the actors right after.

Saw Ragtime! It was great! Its a darn disgrace we struggling with the same issues and themes in the play in current times:(

Beautiful theater! Dont like how they involved their political opinions in the acts

Ive been going to the Arden theater for years. You cant go wrong with any play or musical that you see there. Their productions are amazing!!!

Theater seating is good from any angle, both auditory and visually, since the theaters are relatively small. Some steps up for most seating. Two theaters here, one on first floor, one on second floor. Elevators and accessible seating available.Always a line for the ladies room. Food and drinks for sale, a few small tables for sitting while waiting available. Performances are always excellent and music is live.

It is very inviting. Creative and informative.

The Arden Theater was wonderful! The show was great, the cast took time for a Q & A with children in the audience and greeted everyone in the lobby. Great outing!

Ragtime was beautifully done and the story is awfully memorable.

Lovely place to see a great show, but bring a jacket... Its ALWAYS cold!

I always think Im going to love a show when I go to the Arden, but its pretty hit or miss. Theyre well established as a company but their vision is pretty limited and culturally lack diversity.

Love this place kids are great enjoy myself everytime i go

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. Its 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.

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.

Went to see ragtime excellent play musical.

Amazing space with lots of creative staff

A very welcoming, cozy and we managed theatre. I love the announcement at the beginning of the show. Good marketing. Saw Tony Morrisons The Bluest Eyes. Adaption from the novel. Brilliant brilliant directing. Making the harsh, dirty moments so pure and transcending. Hats off to the director !---Nothing has ever made me feel like this. Time froze. I was on the edge of my seat at times grabbing my heart, at times wiping my nose, at times looking up to breathe. Nothing has ever made me feel like this and I know (and I hope not) it would be a long time before I ever see something like this again. This production, this adaptation, this bringing to life of a masterpiece with an all black cast infuses you with a complexities of emotions, aesthetic responses at any single moment, a fleeting moment that lasts longer than they are supposed to be, that hangs mid-air your heart, your brain, whatever you have brought here with you tonight to offer to the stage.What Im trying to say is, for other productions, you will feel certain things at certain times: this moment you feel wonder, this moment you feel pain, this moment you feel regret or joy, but with this production, what I experienced was so so rich; it was a multitude of you-name-its, happened and infused your whole being in any given moment. It was rich, so so rich in truths in history in humanity. It was way beyond me and it took me over.I have to catch my breath writing this to you. I love the show, very much.#ArdenBluestSeeing black souls giving voices to their stories shook me to the core.

Great theater. The Arden has something for everyones palate. Perfect place for a date night activity.

Always putting on excellent shows.

We had a very nice experience on opening night of Charlottes Web. Everyone is so nice and the activities for kids that went with opening night were excellent. Very well produced and acted play.

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

My first time there it was wonderful.

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

Awesome musical theatre summer camp for my 6 year old

Great experience for any child!

Never stepped foot in the place but the tuxedo cat living its best life in an art gallery made me feel happy!

Great place to see a show. Small, intimate, great sound. Feel like youre part of the show.

Charlottes Web was fabulous! Must-see family experience. All seats are good. Welll be back for Treasure Island!

Small, intimate live theatre. Just saw the production of Once. It was fabulous. Terrific female and male leads. Excellent ensemble.

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.

Great theatre with excellent productions. Some are better than others but Ive 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.

Cute theatre. Wonderful for kids

Love the Arden for its size and its productions.

We saw the play 74 Seconds to Judgement.. It was powerful.. It was awesome.. We loved it!!