Colonial Theatre, Boston, Historic performing venue on Boylston Street, Boston, US
The Colonial Theatre is a theatre building on Boylston Street in Boston that opened in 1900. The interior features multiple levels decorated with ornate plasterwork, golden touches, and red velvet seating throughout the house.
Architect Clarence Blackall designed the building, which debuted in 1900 with a production of Ben-Hur. Since then, the house has hosted premiere productions of major Broadway shows.
The Colonial Theatre has hosted premieres of major Broadway productions including Anything Goes, Oklahoma, Porgy and Bess, and Follies since its inception.
The theatre offers a wide range of programming from musicals to comedy shows during the performance season. Visitors should know the house has multiple levels, and sightlines vary depending on seating location.
The theatre's opening night featured Ben-Hur with real horses on stage, which was a technical marvel for the time. This kind of spectacular theatre defined the house from the beginning.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1900
Architects: Clarence Blackall
Capacity: 1700
Address: 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Website: http://emersoncolonialtheatre.com
GPS coordinates: 42.35231,-71.06529
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45
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