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    The Wilbur Theatre


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    The historic Wilbur Theatre is now the ultimate destination for comedy and music in Boston. The theatre was originally opened in 1915 but has been recently revitalized by former Comedy Connection owner Bill Blumenreich starting in July 2008. Most every week features A-list talent in the world of comedy from Joel McHale and Jimmy Fallon to Bill Maher and Joan Rivers; as well as the world of music with Gavin Degraw and Kris Kristofferson to TV on the Radio and Broken Social Scene . The Wilbur Theatre is a must for anyone looking to kick back and have a good laugh or catch top national live music in the heart of Boston's historic theater district.

    The Wilbur Theatre was built in 1914 by the Shubert brothers who named it for their friend and theatre manager A.L. Wilbur. It was built on the site of the former Winthrop School for Girls. The Wilbur was the first Boston theatre to draw its inspiration from American Colonial architecture rather than from European sources. It was designed by architect Clarence H. Blackall. To ensure authenticity, the porticos on the front of the theatre were copied directly from the 1837 Thomas Bailey Midrich House at 59 Mt. Vernon Street on Beacon Hill. This Federal Revival style is characterized by a quiet simplicity and intimate, almost home-like atmosphere. Architectural historian Douglas Tucci said of the Wilbur, "The auditorium is in its chaste way the handsomest of any Boston playhouse."

    Parking Info:
    The Wilbur Theatre will validate patron's parking tickets for $10 parking at the Archstone Garage, The Archstone Parking Garage is located at 660 Washington Street Boston, MA. The Box Office is open Monday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 6:00PM

     

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        The Wilbur Theatre

        246 Tremont Street
        Boston, MA 02116

        Phone: 617-248-9700   |   Email   |   Official Website

        • Current Events
          02/09/12  George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
          Wilbur Theatre
        • Upcoming Events
          02/10/12  David Spade
          Wilbur Theatre
          02/12/12  Howie Mandel
          Wilbur Theatre
          02/12/12-
          10/05/11 
          Howie Mandel
          Wilbur Theatre
          02/17/12  Jim Gaffigan
          Wilbur Theatre
          02/23/12  Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour
          Wilbur Theatre
          02/24/12  Comedian Paula Poundstone from NPR's "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me"
          Wilbur Theatre
          02/24/12  PAULA POUNDSTONE
          Wilbur Theatre
          02/25/12  R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr.
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          03/01/12  TYGA
          Wilbur Theatre
          03/02/12  Sheryl Underwood
          Wilbur Theatre
          03/09/12  Sinbad
          Wilbur Theatre
          03/10/12  The Dan Band
          Wilbur Theatre
          03/10/12  Maz Jobrani
          Wilbur Theatre
          03/20/12  Gwar
          Wilbur Theatre
          03/23/12  Kathy Griffin
          Wilbur Theatre
          03/30/12  John Valby
          Wilbur Theatre
          03/31/12  Ralphie May
          Wilbur Theatre
          04/06/12  Kevin Hart
          Wilbur Theatre
          04/11/12-
          04/13/12 
          Rain
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          04/13/12  Pauly Shore
          Wilbur Theatre
          04/16/12  Bridge Centre Benefit Ft. Andre Phillipe Gagon
          Wilbur Theatre
          04/20/12-
          10/05/11 
          KATHLEEN MADIGAN “GONE MADIGAN”
          Wilbur Theatre
          04/28/12  Seth Meyers
          Wilbur Theatre
          05/02/12  Slaughterhouse
          Wilbur Theatre
          05/03/12  Nanci Griffith
          Wilbur Theatre
          05/04/12  The Nerdist Podcast
          Wilbur Theatre
          05/07/12  THE PRIESTS
          Wilbur Theatre
          05/11/12  Aries Speares
          Wilbur Theatre
          06/09/12  STEPHANIE MILLER’S SEXY LIBERAL TOUR?
          Wilbur Theatre
          06/13/12  Scala
          Wilbur Theatre
          09/28/12  Brian Regan
          Wilbur Theatre
    • Current &
      Upcoming Events

      • Current Events
        02/09/12  George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
        Wilbur Theatre
      • Upcoming Events
        02/10/12  David Spade
        Wilbur Theatre
        02/12/12  Howie Mandel
        Wilbur Theatre
        02/12/12-
        10/05/11 
        Howie Mandel
        Wilbur Theatre
        02/17/12  Jim Gaffigan
        Wilbur Theatre
        02/23/12  Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour
        Wilbur Theatre
        02/24/12  Comedian Paula Poundstone from NPR's "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me"
        Wilbur Theatre
        02/24/12  PAULA POUNDSTONE
        Wilbur Theatre
        02/25/12  R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr.
        Wilbur Theatre
        03/01/12  TYGA
        Wilbur Theatre
        03/02/12  Sheryl Underwood
        Wilbur Theatre
        03/09/12  Sinbad
        Wilbur Theatre
        03/10/12  The Dan Band
        Wilbur Theatre
        03/10/12  Maz Jobrani
        Wilbur Theatre
        03/20/12  Gwar
        Wilbur Theatre
        03/23/12  Kathy Griffin
        Wilbur Theatre
        03/30/12  John Valby
        Wilbur Theatre
        03/31/12  Ralphie May
        Wilbur Theatre
        04/06/12  Kevin Hart
        Wilbur Theatre
        04/11/12-
        04/13/12 
        Rain
        Wilbur Theatre
        04/13/12  Pauly Shore
        Wilbur Theatre
        04/16/12  Bridge Centre Benefit Ft. Andre Phillipe Gagon
        Wilbur Theatre
        04/20/12-
        10/05/11 
        KATHLEEN MADIGAN “GONE MADIGAN”
        Wilbur Theatre
        04/28/12  Seth Meyers
        Wilbur Theatre
        05/02/12  Slaughterhouse
        Wilbur Theatre
        05/03/12  Nanci Griffith
        Wilbur Theatre
        05/04/12  The Nerdist Podcast
        Wilbur Theatre
        05/07/12  THE PRIESTS
        Wilbur Theatre
        05/11/12  Aries Speares
        Wilbur Theatre
        06/09/12  STEPHANIE MILLER’S SEXY LIBERAL TOUR?
        Wilbur Theatre
        06/13/12  Scala
        Wilbur Theatre
        09/28/12  Brian Regan
        Wilbur Theatre
    • Past
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      • Member Reviews
        • Event Name: CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG LIVE!
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Clifford"
          Review posted by: smguadagno from 1, Jan 24, 2012

          The show was great- my 4 year old daughter loved it. It was interactive and involved the kids.

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        • Event Name: Shaquille O’Neal Presents All Star Comedy Jam
          2 out of 5 stars rating "NO SHOW"
          Review posted by: Gary from Boston, MA, Mar 16, 2011

          Shaq didn't show and comedians were ok. we paid a good amount of money because shaq was going to be there. We could have gotten the same show for 1/10th the price

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        • Event Name: An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt--together"
          Review posted by: Nancy Nutile-McMenemy from Weathersfield VT, Jan 17, 2011

          Ever wonder what it would be like to invite the legendary singer/song writers John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett over to your house for an evening of song and good times? Well, Thursday night, post blizzard... Expand

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        • Event Name: Girls Night: The Musical
          3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Fun was had by all!"
          Review posted by: Barbara from Roslindale, MA, Oct 13, 2010

          I went to see "Girl's Night Out" last Friday night with a couple of friends and it was a laugh out loud, trip down memory lane. The songs were wonderful and it was great how they tied them all in... Expand

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        • Event Name: Girls Night: The Musical
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Feel good!"
          Review posted by: Fifty nine from Newburyport, MA USA, Oct 11, 2010

          A great show to celebrate the special bond girl-friends have with each other. It is a performance that leaves the audience feeling happy and confident about being a woman.

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        • Event Name: Girls Night: The Musical
          5 out of 5 stars rating "LOVED IT!"
          Review posted by: Birthday Girl from boston, ma, Oct 11, 2010

          I bought the tickets without knowing anything about the show...what a great surprise! It was so much fun! We had a great time!

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        • Event Name: Girls Night: The Musical
          "Bostix Prices"
          Comment posted by: Friends4eva from Boston, MA, Oct 11, 2010

          The show was fabulous, great fun! Unfortunately the tickets we purchased had a face value of $28.50 yet we paid $36.00 per ticket! Bostix stated prior to purchase that the value of each ticket was... Expand

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        • Event Name: Eddie Griffin
          3.5 out of 5 stars rating "too raunchy"
          Review posted by: sweet-tee from Boston, Ma , Feb 03, 2010

          I wish the show had been rated,and rated 'MATURE'. Some of the material in spite of being funny was "way over the top." He interacted well with the audience but still stayed in control of the show!

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        • Event Name: New Year's Eve with Dane Cook
          "BLAH"
          Comment posted by: not a fan of dane cook from Boston, MA USA, Jan 04, 2010

          I thought he was ok funny. Both the comedians that went on before him were funnier. It was not worth the money I paid for tickets

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        • Event Name: Pablo Francisco
          5 out of 5 stars rating "HILARIOUS"
          Review posted by: ashley from Boston, MA, Sep 28, 2009

          I saw Pablo Francisco in Houston a couple of months ago and he was absolutely hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing until days after the show!

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