Wilbur Theatre

Wilbur Theatre
The Wilbur, 2009
Map
Address244–250 Tremont Street
Boston, Massachusetts
United States
Capacity1,093, (1,200 General Admission)[citation needed]
Current useComedy and music venue
Construction
Opened1913
ArchitectBlackall, Clarence H.; Haynes Construction Co.
Tenants
Bill Blumenreich
Website
www.thewilbur.com
Coordinates42°21′2″N 71°3′56″W / 42.35056°N 71.06556°W / 42.35056; -71.06556
Architectural styleColonial Revival
MPSBoston Theatre MRA
NRHP reference No.80000443[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 9, 1980

The Wilbur Theatre is a historic performing arts theater at 244–250 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wilbur Theatre originally opened in 1914, but underwent renovations in 2008. The Wilbur Theatre sits in the heart of Boston's historic theater district and is known for hosting live comedy and music.

The venue seats 1,093,[citation needed] but the main floor (orchestra level) has removable tables and seating, to create a general admission standing room (bringing capacity to 1,200).[citation needed] It features basic concessions, including a full bar, on each of the three floors (Orchestra, Mezzanine, Balcony).

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.