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Walnut Street Theatre company history timeline

1969

Then in 1969 the theatre was renovated again to become a Performing Arts Center.

1976

On September 23, 1976, it was the site of the first presidential debate between Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter.

So have presidents—Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford held their first debate at the Walnut during the 1976 presidential election campaign.

1982

With the arrival of Bernard Havard in 1982, and the decision to become a producing house again, the Walnut found its purpose.

1983

The Walnut Street Theatre Company, a non-profit regional producing company, was formed in 1983 by Bernard Havard.

2008

In Fall 2008, the theater celebrated its 200th season of live entertainment.

2010

Winner of the 2010 Best Book on Theatre and/or Performance prize as sponsored by the American Theatre and Drama Society.

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