Performing Arts
The performing arts are an integral
part of Boston's vibrant social scene. The Nutcracker, performed by
the Boston Ballet Company, is a winter tradition in Boston. In this
section we list the more popular theaters and venues. There are also
many other smaller venues.
Ballet & Opera
Boston Ballet
www.bostonballet.org
19 Clarendon Street, Boston
Phone: 617-695-6950
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
www.ballettheatre.org
400 Harvard Street, Cambridge
Phone: 617-354-7467
Opera Boston
www.operaboston.org
25 Kingston Street, Boston
Phone: 617-451-3388
www.blo.org
45 Franklin Street, Boston
Phone: 617-542-4912
Opera House
www.bostonoperahouse.com
539 Washington Street, Boston
Phone: 617-931-2787
Theatres
Boston's theatres are host to many Broadway shows on tour. Many new plays also premiere in Boston before going on to Broadway. Most theatres are located near downtown Boston in the theatre district, but Harvard Square and Huntington Avenue are also popular theatre destinations.
In addition to classic Shakespeare, some of the more popular productions include Shear Madness, Blue Man Group and Stomp. There are also many performances for young children such as Sesame Street and Clifford the Big Red Dog. Please check directly with the theatres for more information.
During the summer months, there is free theatre in Boston Common. Be sure to check out Shakespeare on the Common in local newspapers.
American Repertory Theatre
www.amrep.org
64 Brattle Street, Cambridge (Harvard Square)
Phone: 617-547-8300
Huntington Theatre
www.huntingtontheatre
264 Huntington Avenue, Boston
Phone: 617-266-0800
The Colonial Theatre
106 Boylston Street, Boston
Phone: 617-426-9366
They don't have their own website, but you can buy tickets at www.tickco.com
The Wilbur Theatre
106 Boylston Street, Boston
Phone: 617-423-4008
They don't have their own website, but you can buy tickets at www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/Boston
The Charles Playhouse
www.charles-playhouse.com
74 Warrenton Street, Boston
Phone: 617-426-6912
The Wang Theatre for the Performing Arts
www.citicenter.org
270 Tremont Street, Boston
Phone: 617-482-9393
Boston Children's Theatre
www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org
321 Columbus Avenue, Boston
Phone: 617-424-6634
If you are on a tight budget and still want to watch a play, consider volunteering as an usher at a theatre. Check theatre websites for more information.
Last Updated: June, 2008
