Suzanne Roberts Theatre
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The Suzanne Roberts Theatre is a new theatre on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. The theater opened in October 2007[1] and is home to the Philadelphia Theatre Company. The theater was designed by KieranTimberlake, using the principles of Universal design.
It is named after Suzanne Roberts (born Suzanne Fleisher in 1921[2]), a former actress, playwright and director [3] who is currently the host of the TV program, "Seeking Solutions with Suzanne," which airs on CN8 and CNN Headline News. Her husband, Ralph J. Roberts founded Comcast and her son, Brian L. Roberts is Comcast's current CEO.
From 1982 up until the opening of its 2007/2008 season in the new venue, the Philadelphia Theatre Company had been a resident performer at the Plays and Players Theatre.
[edit] Features
The Suzanne Roberts Theatre features:
- Box Office with street access
- 360-seat traditional proscenium auditorium and mezzanine with ample leg room
- Welcoming two-story lobby and mezzanine level reception area
- State-of-the-art lighting and sound facilities for productions, workshops, readings, and educational programming
- Dramatic glass facade
- Superior patron amenities
- Elevator to all floors
- State-of-the-art accessibility for patrons with disabilities
