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Theaters in Boston
Concert Venue / Theater
Info The Lynn Memorial Auditorium has been bringing classic rock bands and comedians to Lynn for over half a century. Concerts at Lynn Memorial Auditorium have included Peter Paul and Mary, Kansas, Kenny Rogers, Foreigner, and Pat Benatar, while comedy shows at Lynn Memorial Auditorium have included the likes of Bill Cosby and ... more
3 City Hall Square
Lynn, MA 01901
Performing Arts Center
Info Built in 1928 as a movie theater, the Providence Performing Arts Center has transformed over the years into a live performing arts venue. Broadway shows at the Providence Performing Arts Center have included Mary Poppins, the Nutcracker, and the Lion King, while live concerts and comedians also occasionally stop by. Patrons ... more
220 Weybosset St # 2
Providence, RI 02906
Theater
Info Like the gym is a haven for body builders, Harvard Square’s Brattle Theatre is a haven for film buffs. Classic movie fans come in droves to see their favorite black and white films on the big screen, from It’s a Wonderful Life and Casablanca to Animal Crackers, while indie and artsy flicks draw Cambridge’s resident bohemian ... more
40 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Concert Venue / Theater
Info To see a show or put on a show, there’s no better place than Medford’s Chevalier Theatre. Built in 1939, the building was originally part of the city’s high school, and in its early days, it hosted a handful of legends like Frank Sinatra and JFK. Today, the Chevalier Theatre mostly acts as a stage for community theater ... more
30 Forest Street
Medford, MA 02155
Theater
Info The largest playhouse in New England, the North Shore Music Theatre has been bringing theater, musical events, and comedians to audiences young and old since 1954. Designed in the theater in the round style, the 1,800 seats surround the stage, ensuring that every patron has a clear view of the performance. Over its near ... more
62 Dunham Rd # 1
Beverly, MA 01915
Info The Wilbur Theatre is probably one of the strangest places in the nation to see a comedy show – raunchy jokes don’t generally get told in a historical brick building that dates back to 1914 with sweeping red curtains and a glittering chandelier. The theater became the new home of Boston’s Comedy Connection in 2008, and ... more
246 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Info Amid the lights and the neon signs of the Theater District, the Citi Performing Arts Center is comprised of two neighboring theaters on Tremont Street: the Wang and Shubert Theaters. The 1,500-seat Shubert Theater, constructed in 1910, is the elder of the two, although the 3,600-seat Wang Theater is not new by any means ... more
270 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Info Broadway lovers flock to the opulent Boston Opera House to catch touring productions of the hottest musicals. Located in the heart of the Theater District on the edge of the Downtown Crossing area, the theater has been standing since 1928, although it was originally built to be a movie house. Now exclusively a live performance ... more
539 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Theater
Info The Charles Playhouse in the theater district is home to Boston’s two longest-running shows – Blue Man Group and Shear Madness. After taking turns as a church, a synagogue, and a nightclub, the building officially became the Charles Playhouse in 1958. Throughout its 50-year lifetime, Charles Playhouse has presented works ... more
74 Warrenton Street
Boston, MA 02138
Info Housed within a former antiques store, Tupelo Music Hall resembles a private residence from the outside with a wide front porch and white rocking chairs, and the intimate space of the interior is similarly cozy. Performances at Tupelo Music Hall have included mid-level live music acts and comedians such as B.B. King, Mat ... more
2 Young Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
Info Hosting a vast variety of events, including Broadway shows, dance performances, music concerts, lectures, and even boxing matches, the Lowell Memorial Auditorium has served as a multipurpose venue since 1920. In its early days, the most popular event at Lowell Memorial Auditorium was a Bingo night, which nearly 3,000 people ... more
50 E Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Info Musicians of all kinds abound in Boston thanks in no small part to the Berklee College of Music, and these budding performers often get their first taste of the spotlight at the Berklee Performance Center. While the building was originally constructed in 1915, Berklee did not acquire it until 1972. After renovations that ... more
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Boston Theaters Overview
Boston is steeped in culture and traditions, so it’s no surprise that there’s a stellar theater scene and classic theater venues all over town. If you’re in the mood for a Broadway show, opera, ballet, a fun movie, or the symphony, then check out one of the Boston theaters in an area near you.
As one of the main hubs for touring Broadway shows, Boston gets all the latest plays and musicals. Everything from Wicked and Mamma Mia to Billy Elliot and Jersey Boys can be seen any day of the week. The most known theaters for the best shows are the Shubert Theater inside the Citi Performing Arts Center, the Wilbur Theatre, and the Charles Playhouse. The Wilbur itself was built in 1913 and resides in Boston’s theater district. For incredible opera and ballet, there’s the Boston Opera House, which also features hit musicals.
Boston also has big-time movie theaters where you can catch everything from Hollywood blockbusters to indie art-house flicks in any neighborhood in town.
If you’re looking for the best theaters in Boston, you won’t have to search long. There’s something to see every night of the week in stellar theaters filled with top-rate talent from around the world.
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