First opened in 1809, the Walnut Street Theatre is one of the oldest theatres in America. A wide array of entertainers have appeared at the theatre, including: Edwin Booth, Helen Hayes, Harry Houdini, George M. Cohan, Edward G. Robinson, George C. Scott, Jack Lemmon, Mike Nichols, Claudette Colbert, Jane Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, Ethel Waters and Jessica Tandy. The theater was the site of numerous memorable pre-Broadway tryouts, including A Streetcar Named Desire with Marlon Brando, Mr. Roberts starring Henry Fonda, Gigi with Audrey Hepburn, A Raisin in the Sun starring Sidney Poitier and A Man For All Seasons starring Paul Scofield. The theater presents original productions, hosts a children s theater program and has provided theatre instruction, self-improvement and a deepened appreciation of the art form through its outreach programs and classes to over 30,000 children and adults annually. The Walnut Street Theater is located in Philadelphia.