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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

          There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

        • Upcoming Events
          05/29/12  Lindsey Buckingham
          Wilbur Theatre
          06/01/12  Dark Star Orchestra
          Wilbur Theatre
          06/07/12  Boston Pride 2012 presents Pam Ann
          Wilbur Theatre
          06/09/12  Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Tour?
          Wilbur Theatre
          06/13/12  Scala
          Wilbur Theatre
          06/15/12  Mike Epps
          Wilbur Theatre
          06/15/12  Mike Epps
          Wilbur Theatre
          06/23/12  Capitol Steps
          Wilbur Theatre
          06/26/12  Ledisi B.G.T.Y. Tour with special guest: Eric Benet
          Wilbur Theatre
          07/07/12  R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr.
          Wilbur Theatre
          07/10/12  Ted Nugent
          Wilbur Theatre
          07/13/12  Dennis Miller
          Wilbur Theatre
          07/20/12  Brian Evans
          Wilbur Theatre
          07/27/12  Tommy Emmanuel
          Wilbur Theatre
          08/11/12  Lil Duval
          Wilbur Theatre
          08/16/12  Wanda Sykes
          Wilbur Theatre
          08/17/12  Jim Breuer
          Wilbur Theatre
          08/25/12  John Caparulo
          Wilbur Theatre
          09/07/12  Steve Bryne and the cast of Sullivan and Son
          Wilbur Theatre
          09/14/12  Sebastian Maniscalco
          Wilbur Theatre
          09/15/12  DL Hughley
          Wilbur Theatre
          09/19/12  Joe Jackson
          Wilbur Theatre
          09/21/12  Norm MacDonald
          Wilbur Theatre
          09/28/12  Brian Regan
          Wilbur Theatre
          10/13/12  Bobby Collins
          Wilbur Theatre
          10/18/12  Asia: 30th Anniversary Tour
          Wilbur Theatre
          11/02/12  Bob Marley
          Wilbur Theatre
          11/02/12  Jay Mohr
          Wilbur Theatre
          11/10/12  Ron White
          Wilbur Theatre
          11/17/12  John Oliver
          Wilbur Theatre
          11/21/12  Earthquake
          Wilbur Theatre
          11/23/12  Gabriel Iglesias
          Wilbur Theatre
          12/01/12  Steven Wright
          Wilbur Theatre
    • Current &
      Upcoming Events

      • Current Events

        There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

      • Upcoming Events
        05/29/12  Lindsey Buckingham
        Wilbur Theatre
        06/01/12  Dark Star Orchestra
        Wilbur Theatre
        06/07/12  Boston Pride 2012 presents Pam Ann
        Wilbur Theatre
        06/09/12  Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Tour?
        Wilbur Theatre
        06/13/12  Scala
        Wilbur Theatre
        06/15/12  Mike Epps
        Wilbur Theatre
        06/15/12  Mike Epps
        Wilbur Theatre
        06/23/12  Capitol Steps
        Wilbur Theatre
        06/26/12  Ledisi B.G.T.Y. Tour with special guest: Eric Benet
        Wilbur Theatre
        07/07/12  R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr.
        Wilbur Theatre
        07/10/12  Ted Nugent
        Wilbur Theatre
        07/13/12  Dennis Miller
        Wilbur Theatre
        07/20/12  Brian Evans
        Wilbur Theatre
        07/27/12  Tommy Emmanuel
        Wilbur Theatre
        08/11/12  Lil Duval
        Wilbur Theatre
        08/16/12  Wanda Sykes
        Wilbur Theatre
        08/17/12  Jim Breuer
        Wilbur Theatre
        08/25/12  John Caparulo
        Wilbur Theatre
        09/07/12  Steve Bryne and the cast of Sullivan and Son
        Wilbur Theatre
        09/14/12  Sebastian Maniscalco
        Wilbur Theatre
        09/15/12  DL Hughley
        Wilbur Theatre
        09/19/12  Joe Jackson
        Wilbur Theatre
        09/21/12  Norm MacDonald
        Wilbur Theatre
        09/28/12  Brian Regan
        Wilbur Theatre
        10/13/12  Bobby Collins
        Wilbur Theatre
        10/18/12  Asia: 30th Anniversary Tour
        Wilbur Theatre
        11/02/12  Bob Marley
        Wilbur Theatre
        11/02/12  Jay Mohr
        Wilbur Theatre
        11/10/12  Ron White
        Wilbur Theatre
        11/17/12  John Oliver
        Wilbur Theatre
        11/21/12  Earthquake
        Wilbur Theatre
        11/23/12  Gabriel Iglesias
        Wilbur Theatre
        12/01/12  Steven Wright
        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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