Board Alley Theatre, Historical theater in Financial District, Boston, United States.
Board Alley Theatre was a playhouse in Boston's Financial District designed to seat about 500 spectators across a pit, three tiers of boxes on each side, and a gallery. The layout created different viewing angles for a varied audience.
The building opened in 1792 as the New Exhibition Room to work around a 1750 law banning theatrical performances in Boston. It closed in 1793 after operating for only a brief period.
The venue hosted a range of performances including dramatic works, vocal performances, dance, and French operas with ballet, drawing audiences seeking entertainment.
The venue was located on Hawley Street in Boston's Financial District and would have been easily found in that area. Visitors should know that the building no longer exists and is documented only through historical records.
The theater cleverly marketed its shows as moral lectures to get around the strict laws against theatrical performances. This creative naming allowed it to operate during a period when stage performances were banned in the city.
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