Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective deduces danger on Walnut Street Theatre’s historic stage Jan. 16–17, 2026. The world-premiere mystery—penned by local playwright Bruce Graham—re-teams Holmes and Watson to foil a jewel heist amid horse-drawn fog on Victorian-era London streets recreated in America’s oldest playhouse.
Tickets for all three performances are on sale now. The Walnut box office and ScoreBig list orchestra, mezzanine and limited-view gallery seats, but ScoreBig tacks on no hidden ticket fees, keeping sleuths’ wallets safe from financial Moriartys.
Graham’s script mixes razor-sharp deductive banter with cloak-and-dagger set pieces staged by resident director Bill Van Horn. Walnut’s 1,054-seat mainstage—fresh off a $3 million lighting renovation—provides shadowy corners for Holmes’s hallmark reveals. Day-of-show talkbacks will follow each performance, offering theatergoers a peek into Graham’s process of updating Conan Doyle for 21st-century Philly fans.
The venue sits steps from Independence Hall; arrive early for pre-show cheesesteaks on Walnut Street or discounted parking at the Parkade on 8th Street.
Shop for tickets
- Sherlock Holmes tickets at Walnut Street Theatre on January 16, 2026 (8 p.m.)
- Sherlock Holmes tickets at Walnut Street Theatre on January 17, 2026 (2 p.m.)
- Sherlock Holmes tickets at Walnut Street Theatre on January 17, 2026 (8 p.m.)
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