Suzanne Roberts Theater
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On February 1, 2006, the Philadelphia Theatre Company officially broke ground on its new home, Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Suzanne Roberts Theater. The new theater will offer artistically enhanced productions of the new American plays and musicals on which the Company’s mission is based. Equally important, it will allow Philadelphia Theatre Company to expand its educational and outreach programs that serve thousands of school children each year.
A resident performer in the Plays and Players Theatre since 1982, Philadelphia Theatre Company will open its 2007/2008 season in the new venue in the fall of 2007. Philadelphia Theatre Company’s first year in the Suzanne Roberts Theater will also mark the company’s 32nd anniversary.
Designed by KieranTimberlake Associates, LLP using the principles of Universal Design in key areas, the new theater will reflect our strong commitment to accessibility for actors and audiences alike.
[edit] Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Suzanne Roberts Theater will feature:
Box Office with street access
360-seat traditional proscenium auditorium and mezzanine with ample leg room
Welcoming two-story lobby and mezzanine level reception area
State-of-the-art lighting and sound facilities for productions, workshops, readings, and educational programming
Dramatic glass facade
Superior patron amenities
Elevator to all floors
State-of-the-art accessibility for patrons with disabilities
