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Located in the heart of Boston's Theater District, the Boston Opera House is New England’s premier theater for live entertainment.

The Boston Opera House first opened in 1928 as the B. F. Keith Memorial Theatre. It was commissioned by Keith’s collaborator Edward Albee as a tribute to his late partner and friend Benjamin Franklin Keith, the originator and leading impresario of refined vaudeville entertainment that flourished in North America from the late 1800s until the 1930s. Thomas White Lamb, the most accomplished theater architect of his day, was hired to bring all of his experience and skills to bear with a mandate to “spare no expense” in tribute to Keith. Since a full $50 million restoration was completed in 2004, the results of Lamb’s genius and the work of the world’s leading craftsmen past and present are here in the Boston Opera House for you to enjoy – regal surroundings, clear and proximate sightlines and near-perfect acoustics. Every seat in the house is a good seat.
 

 

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    Boston Opera House

    539 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02111

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      03/13/12- 04/01/12	Les Miserables Boston Opera House Les Miserables Presented by Broadway in Boston at Boston Opera House March 13-April 1, 2012 Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.  This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes. The New York Times calls this LES MISÉRABLES “an unquestionably spectacular...
      04/11/12	Paco de Lucia Boston Opera House Paco de Lucia Presented by World Music/CRASHarts at Boston Opera House April 11, 2012 “The most advanced guitarist in any idiom.”—Guitar Review One of the world’s greatest guitarists, Paco de Lucía is a living legend of flamenco music. Considered by many to be the most innovative and influential flamenco artist of the last 40 years, he has had a revolutionary impact on the art form, infusing it with new life and bringing it worldwide attention. Paco de Lucía will be performing with his world-renowned flamenco sextet and the...
      04/13/12- 04/15/12	Riverdance Boston Opera House Riverdance Presented by Broadway in Boston at Boston Opera House April 13-April 15, 2012 FAREWELL TOUR! EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL! Now in its 17th phenomenal year, RIVERDANCE, the internationally acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has touched the hearts of millions around the world, comes to the Boston Opera House 4/13/12-4/15/12. “A phenomenon of historic proportions!” raves The Washington Post. “An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away,” cheers the Chicago Tribune. “A family evening...
      05/09/12- 06/03/12	Networks presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast Boston Opera House Networks presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast Presented by Broadway in Boston at Boston Opera House May 9-June 3, 2012 Live On Stage! Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Boston! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eyepopping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of...
      06/19/12- 06/24/12	Mamma Mia! Boston Opera House Mamma Mia! Presented by Broadway In Boston at Boston Opera House June 19-June 24, 2012 A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Over 45 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years...
      07/24/12- 08/19/12	Billy Elliot the Musical Boston Opera House Billy Elliot the Musical Presented by Broadway In Boston at Boston Opera House July 24-August 19, 2012 Billy Elliot the Musical is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community. A big musical with an even bigger heart, Billy Elliot will enchant the dreamer in all of us. Based on the international smash-hit film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by a phenomenal cast and the Tony...

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    There are no current events at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    03/13/12- 04/01/12	Les Miserables Boston Opera House Les Miserables Presented by Broadway in Boston at Boston Opera House March 13-April 1, 2012 Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.  This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes. The New York Times calls this LES MISÉRABLES “an unquestionably spectacular...
    04/11/12	Paco de Lucia Boston Opera House Paco de Lucia Presented by World Music/CRASHarts at Boston Opera House April 11, 2012 “The most advanced guitarist in any idiom.”—Guitar Review One of the world’s greatest guitarists, Paco de Lucía is a living legend of flamenco music. Considered by many to be the most innovative and influential flamenco artist of the last 40 years, he has had a revolutionary impact on the art form, infusing it with new life and bringing it worldwide attention. Paco de Lucía will be performing with his world-renowned flamenco sextet and the...
    04/13/12- 04/15/12	Riverdance Boston Opera House Riverdance Presented by Broadway in Boston at Boston Opera House April 13-April 15, 2012 FAREWELL TOUR! EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL! Now in its 17th phenomenal year, RIVERDANCE, the internationally acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has touched the hearts of millions around the world, comes to the Boston Opera House 4/13/12-4/15/12. “A phenomenon of historic proportions!” raves The Washington Post. “An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away,” cheers the Chicago Tribune. “A family evening...
    05/09/12- 06/03/12	Networks presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast Boston Opera House Networks presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast Presented by Broadway in Boston at Boston Opera House May 9-June 3, 2012 Live On Stage! Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Boston! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eyepopping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of...
    06/19/12- 06/24/12	Mamma Mia! Boston Opera House Mamma Mia! Presented by Broadway In Boston at Boston Opera House June 19-June 24, 2012 A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Over 45 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years...
    07/24/12- 08/19/12	Billy Elliot the Musical Boston Opera House Billy Elliot the Musical Presented by Broadway In Boston at Boston Opera House July 24-August 19, 2012 Billy Elliot the Musical is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community. A big musical with an even bigger heart, Billy Elliot will enchant the dreamer in all of us. Based on the international smash-hit film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by a phenomenal cast and the Tony...

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    01/24/12- 01/29/12	Green Day's American Idiot Boston Opera House
    12/31/11	Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker, New Year's Eve Boston Opera House
    09/27/11- 10/02/11	Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific Boston Opera House
    05/12/11- 05/22/11	Balanchine/Robbins Boston Opera House
    04/28/11- 05/08/11	Bella Figura Boston Opera House
    04/07/11- 04/17/11	A Midsummer Night's Dream Boston Opera House
    03/24/11- 04/03/11	Elo Experience Boston Opera House
    02/17/11- 03/20/11	Mary Poppins Boston Opera House
    01/29/11	Savion Glover Boston Opera House
    01/29/11	Savion Glover Boston Opera House
    01/22/11	Bale Folclorico da Bahia Boston Opera House
    01/22/11	Balé Folclórico da Bahia Boston Opera House
    01/11/11	Sarah McLachlan Boston Opera House
    12/31/10	Boston Ballet's Nutcracker New Year's Eve Boston Opera House
    11/26/10- 12/31/10	The Nutcracker Boston Opera House
    11/04/10- 11/14/10	La Bayadère Boston Opera House
    10/23/10	Night of Stars Boston Opera House
    09/01/10- 10/17/10	Wicked Boston Opera House
    05/20/10- 05/30/10	Boston Ballet's Black and White Boston Opera House
    05/09/10	Celebrate Mother's Day with Boston Ballet Boston Opera House
    05/06/10- 05/16/10	Boston Ballet's Ultimate Balanchine Boston Opera House
    04/20/10- 05/02/10	Young Frankenstein Boston Opera House
    04/08/10- 04/18/10	Boston Ballet's Coppelia Boston Opera House
    02/16/10- 03/21/10	Disney's The Lion King Boston Opera House
    02/06/10	Gala Flamenca Todo Cambia featuring Pastora Galvàn, Manuel Liñàn, Belén Lòpez, Rocío Molina and others Boston Opera House
    02/05/10	Noche Flamenca & Soledad Barrio Boston Opera House
    01/29/10- 01/31/10	Mark Morris Dance Group Mozart Dances Boston Opera House
    01/22/10	Bale Folclorico da Bahia Boston Opera House
    01/12/10- 01/24/10	In the Heights Boston Opera House
    01/08/10- 01/10/10	Shen Yun Performing Arts Boston Opera House
    11/27/09- 12/27/09	Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker Boston Opera House
    11/03/09- 11/15/09	Fiddler on the Roof starring Topol Boston Opera House
    10/22/09- 11/01/09	Boston Ballet's World Passions Boston Opera House
    10/01/09- 10/11/09	Boston Ballet's Giselle Boston Opera House
    09/19/09	Boston Ballet's Night of Stars Boston Opera House
    05/15/09- 05/17/09	Lord of the Dance Boston Opera House
    05/07/09- 05/10/09	Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys Boston Opera House
    04/28/09- 05/03/09	Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Boston Opera House
    02/07/09- 04/12/09	Dirty Dancing- The Classic Story On Stage Boston Opera House

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