  Almost 100 years after its birth, the Sedgwick Theater is getting a much-needed facelift and glow-up. Phase 1 of the theater renovation is officially underway, and we couldn’t be prouder to restore our historic home. We look forward to keeping you updated and sharing more details in the coming weeks.Dear Quintessence Family, As the summer has progressed, so has our project at the Sedgwick Theater! I am excited to share some background and an update with you. Originally built in 1928 and designed by architect William Harold Lee as a 1,600-seat movie palace complete with a built-in pipe organ and orchestra pit, the Sedgwick has undergone several transformations throughout its history. We are honored to steward the restoration of this Art Deco masterpiece. Over the next decade, this multi-phase construction project will see the Sedgwick renewed as one of Philadelphia’s great cultural destinations.This initial phase includes restoring the building’s ornate façade and exterior, replacing the current letter boards with LED screens, installing a recreation of the original Sedgwick marquee, and adding a new “Quintessence” branded blade sign.  The Sedgwick Theater – Aug 24, 1928  New Marquee and Facade Rendering This fall, Quintessence will also replace the Sedgwick’s original transformer and electrical systems, upgrading the building to three-phase power. This upgrade will support our new HVAC system and future elevators.   We are deeply grateful to have you in our corner as we enter this exciting new era.We look forward to a big celebration when we light up the Avenue! We’ll share more details in the coming weeks. Our website is regularly updated with project details. For further information, you may also contact Campaign Director Victoria Sicks at victoria@qtgrep.org We’d love to hear from you! Campaign for the Sedgwick I hope you have a wonderful rest of the summer, and I look forward to seeing you at the Sedgwick in the fall. Thank you for your continued support.   SUBSCRIBE TO SEASON XVII HERE Copyright (C) 2026 Quintessence Theatre Group. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a QMail subscriber. Our mailing address is: Quintessence Theatre Group 7135 Germantown Ave. 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19119 Want to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe |
