And when you wish to turn your excursion to a dramatic play, rousing musical or laugh-out-loud comedy into a full night out of dinner and a show, each and every Philly theater offers a bevy of restaurants, bistros, taverns, cantinas and gastropubs a short walk away for grabbing a meal and a drink before the curtain goes up. Right across from The Wilma, luxurious Steak 48 is an upscale spot to spoil your inner carnivore. Hitting up a matinee? Grab brunch and a specialty coffee or a mimosa, if you wish at the Midtown Village location of beloved Green Eggs Cafe.
Academy of Music, S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, S. Miller Theater, S. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. The Wilma Theater, S. Steak 48, S. And within a few yards of each other around the intersection of Spruce and 16th streets are a foursome of pre-show options.
Where: The Drake, S. Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA. Monk's Cafe, S. La Viola Bistro, S. Jasmine Rice, S. More for beef lovers is Rittenhouse Grill , which offers a traditional steakhouse experience, and for those seeking out vegan and gluten-free options, plant-based cafe P. Parc, S. Barclay Prime, S. Arden Theater has been presenting world premieres and popular works while garnering dozens of Barrymore Awards during its four-decade existence. Vibrant Cuba Libre is a well-known destination for small plates of creative Cuban cuisine and its spirited rum bar.
Where: Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. National Mechanics, 22 S. One of two Shubert Organization venues outside New York City, century-old Forrest Theatre hosts big-name touring productions and right-from-Broadway shows.
Close by are several showstopping spots for dinner and drinks in the surrounding Gayborhood. Next door, El Vez is a Mexican favorite offering a modern take on classics and a great tequila selection.
