1 / 3NEST Center City
📍 Washington Square West, PA
Formerly NEST, now The Playhouse under Music Theatre Philly at 1301 Locust St. Features a revamped 3,000 sq ft play space, drop-in day passes, monthly memberships, and singing, acting, dance, music, and art classes for babies through grade 12.
well designed for different ages. Its always clean, safe and full of fun activities. I also found the enviroment cheerful and inviting
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for Philadelphia families with children from infancy through high school. Toddlers and babies thrive in the structured play space and movement classes; older kids can enroll in performing arts training. Drop-in play suits casual visits; memberships reward regular attendees.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Ice Bernese
“well designed for different ages. Its always clean, safe and full of fun activities. I also found the enviroment cheerful and inviting”
T S
“A good place for the kids to spend time”
Tyler Duffy
“0/10 would not recommended”
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Overview
Music Theatre Philly absorbed NEST and relaunched the Center City space as The Playhouse—a 3,000 sq ft indoor play area alongside a full performing arts program. Drop-in day passes get kids straight onto the play floor; monthly memberships unlock perks and class discounts. Programming spans baby-and-tot movement classes through grade 12 productions in singing, acting, dancing, music, and art.
