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Episodes that explore the deep history of America's Oldest Theater - the Walnut, a theater on the corner of 8th and Walnut Streets since 1808.

Episodes dealing with Philadelphia's role as a "tryout town" for aspiring Broadway and Off-Broadway shows in the mid 20th Century.

Episodes that deal with the history of Opera, impresarios, singers and opera performances on the Philadelphia stage.

Episodes that detail the history of the Drew/Barrymore clan of actors in Philadelphia

The history of Vaudeville and variety performers in Philadelphia theater history.

Episodes that deal with, or touch upon, burlesque shows and burlesque performers in Philadelphia.

Episodes that cover the history of the Wilma Theater, its company and its founders.

Philly theater history stories that happened during the Revolutionary War period of the 1770s and 1780s.

The deep history of the American circus in Philadelphia - most especially the equestrian circuses of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.