Philadelphia Theatre Company takes center stage on the Avenue of the Arts with the debut of its Suzanne Roberts Theatre, a landmark piece of architecture designed by KieranTimberlake Associates LLP. Come and tour the Mainstage – the beautiful, intimate auditorium with its curved walls, warm-colored fabrics and intricate leather-tiled proscenium arch. Our urbane and elegant public lobbies are illuminated by a three-story glass façade that overlooks the Avenue, and our entrance marquee is a metal sculpture created by the artisans who do much of Frank Gehry's work.

1:00pm
Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting (rain or shine), emceed by CBS-3 Anchor Pat Ciarrocchi

2:00-4:30pm
Open House Tours, Behind-The-Scenes Stories, Ongoing Entertainment

2:00pm
Philadelphia magazine Senior Writer Carol Saline interviews Producing Artistic Director Sara Garonzik about PTC's upcoming theater season.

2:30pm
KieranTimberlake Associates LLP architect Richard Maimon discusses the creation of PTC's state-of-the-art Suzanne Roberts Theatre.

3:00pm
A conversation with PTC Dramaturg Warren Hoffman and Casting Director Lois Kitz about the behind-the-scenes details of putting a show together.

3:30pm
Philadelphia magazine Senior Writer Carol Saline interviews Producing Artistic Director Sara Garonzik about PTC's upcoming theater season.

7:00pm
Marquee Lighting Emceed by CBS-3 Anchor Angela Russell