Arden Theatre Company

Performing ArtsPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees

Arden Theatre Company is a professional regional theatre based at 40 North 2nd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the performing arts industry and employing between 51 and 200 people. Founded in 1988 by Terrence J. Nolen, Amy Murphy and Aaron Posner, it began producing at the Walnut Street Theatre Studio and later moved to a two-theatre complex in Old City after purchasing a 50,000-square-foot building in 1995, which houses a 360-seat mainstage (F. Otto Haas Stage) and a 175-seat studio (Arcadia Stage) along with rehearsal and education spaces, and its move contributed to the economic revitalization of Old City. The company presents theatrical and educational programs drawn from fiction, nonfiction, poetry, music, and drama to engage the diverse greater Philadelphia community. Arden identifies as a full-service professional regional theatre with a track record of artistic excellence, educational innovation, and fiscal responsibility, and it has strong community ties and a history of growth in Old City. As of 2026, Arden Theatre Company has accumulated 456 nominations and 77 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre.

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