Brava! Drexel Hill Actress Dazzles in "Souvenir" at the Walnut Street Theatre

Drexel Hill resident and Philadelphia actress Rebecca Robbins stars as Florence Foster Jenkins in Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins in the Independence Studio on 3 at the Walnut Street Theatre.

No stranger to the Walnut stage, Robbins has appeared multiple show-stopping productions including A Grand Night for Singing, Aspects of Love, The Music Man, and Mary Poppins. Souvenir marks her 15th production with the Walnut.

In Souvenir, she portrays the eccentric and wealthy socialite Jenkins, who believes that her enchanting coloratura soprano gift should be shared with the world. After teaming up with a new pianist, Cosmé McMoon, she begins to hold recitals at the Ritz Carlton, festooned in fabulous costumes. She becomes a sensation! Unfortunately, the truth is Mrs. Jenkins can't sing.

Ironically, Robbins is a classically trained opera singer who is an alumna of the Curtis Institute of Music. She has performed onstage with the Virginia Symphony, the West Virginia Symphony, the Hillyer Festival Orchestra, The Great Waters Music Festival Orchestra, and the Curtis Symphony Orchestra. She also performed both on Broadway and with the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera.

Don’t miss Rebecca Robbins dazzle as Jenkins in this heartfelt comedy. Souvenir plays now through October 15. Tickets are $35-$45 and are now available at 215-574-3550 or 215-336-1234. Tickets are also available at walnutstreettheatre.org.

Photo Credit: Rebecca Robbins in Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins at Walnut Street Theatre. Photo courtesy of Walnut Street Theatre.