Performance Venues
The Proscenium Theatre at the Drake requires no steps to enter or reach the auditorium. Single-occupancy restrooms are available in the lobby. Please note accessibility requirement when reserving your tickets by booking a seat in the ADA section and noting your seating need.
The Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake requires no steps to enter or reach the auditorium. Three single-occupancy restrooms are available in the lobby. Please note accessibility requirement when reserving your tickets.
- Both the Proscenium Theatre and the Louis Bluver Theatre are located at 302 S. Hicks Street just off the 1500 block of Spruce @ the Drake Building (1512 Spruce St)
- Entrances are on S. Hicks Street east side of the building - 1/2 block down.
Upstairs at Fergie's Pub requires stairs to access the performance space, as well as a step to enter the building. One single occupancy restroom is available in the upstairs performance space, and additional restrooms are located on the first floor.
- Fergie's Pub is located at 1214 Sansom Street.
Public Transportation to The Drake
SEPTA
Take the Broad Street Line (Orange) to Walnut-Locust SEPTA Station, which is located two blocks from Inis Nua Theatre Company. Market-Frankford (Blue) riders can ride to 15th Street and take a free transfer to the Broad Street Line or take the 10-minute walk to Inis Nua Theatre Company.
PATCO
Take the High Speed Line toward Philadelphia, to the last, or 15th Street stop. Take the stairs to street level, where you will surface at 15th & Locust Streets. From there, walk one block south on 15th Street to Spruce Street. Turn right on Spruce Street to S. Hicks Street, which will be on your left. The main lobby entrance will be a half block down to your right.
BUS
Routes 4, 27, and 32 travel along Broad Street. Route 12 runs east-west along Locust and Walnut Streets. Other nearby buses include Routes 9, 21, and 42, which run along Walnut and Chestnut Streets.
REGIONAL RAIL
All Regional Rail Lines stop at Suburban Station, where riders can transfer to the nearby Broad Street Line (Orange) at City Hall Station or take the 10-minute walk to Inis Nua Theatre Company.
Parking
We have found that the cheapest way to park nearby is to use the lots on Latimer street -- their rates are so inexpensive that they could not offer a specific deal, but we have found that they are less than many local garages that offer a theatre discount:
-
Latimer Garage - 1510 Latimer Street
-
Be aware - this garage is CASH ONLY and not open on Sunday - they also CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT.
-
Other Available lots include:
-
Parkway Corporation - 1505 Spruce Street
-
Park America, Inc. - 251 S. 15th Street
-
LAZ Parking - 1515 Locust Street
-
Parkway Corporation - Broad and Spruce Streets
-
ABM Parking Services - 337 S. Broad Street
For more locations, please visit Philadelphia Parking Authority's Parking Locator here.
Driving Directions
From I-95 – Follow signs for I-676 W. From I-676, take Exit 22 toward PA 611/Broad Street. The ramp will drop you on 15th Street – merge onto 15th Street and continue south. Drive 9 blocks to Spruce Street and turn right. Drive half a block and turn left onto S. Hicks Street. The theater is halfway down the block on the right.
From I-76 – Follow signs for I-676 E. Stay in the right lane as you enter I-676 and take Exit 344 for Central Philadelphia. Continue to 15th Street and turn right. Take 15th Street to Spruce Street and turn right. Drive half a block and turn left onto S. Hicks Street. The theater is half way down the block on the right.