Shubert Theatre (Boston) facts for kids
Shubert Theatre at the Boch Center, Boston, 2018
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| Address | 265 Tremont Street |
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| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°21′01″N 71°03′55″W / 42.3504°N 71.0654°W |
| Public transit | Boylston, Tufts Medical Center |
| Owner | The Shubert Organization |
| Operator | Boch Center |
| Type | theatre |
| Capacity | 1,600 |
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| Built | 1908 |
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| Architect | Hill, James, & Whitaker; Et al. |
| MPS | Boston Theatre MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000444 |
| Added to NRHP | December 9, 1980 |
The Shubert Theatre is a famous old theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. It's located on Tremont Street in the city's busy Boston Theater District. This beautiful building has been a special place for live shows for over a hundred years! It can hold about 1,600 people, making it a great spot to see plays, musicals, and other performances.
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A Look Back: The Shubert Theatre's Story
The Shubert Theatre first opened its doors on January 24, 1910. The very first show was The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. Famous actors E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe starred in it.
Building Design and Early Days
The theatre was designed by an architect named Thomas M. James. He worked with his team to create the building. At first, it was going to be called The Lyric Theatre. A developer named Charles H. Bond started the project. But after Mr. Bond passed away, The Shubert Organization took over in 1908. They finished building it and gave it the name Shubert Theatre.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its important history and beautiful design, the Shubert Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it's recognized as a special place worth protecting.
Modern Times and New Management
In 1996, the Wang Center made a deal to run the theatre for 40 years. The Shubert Organization still owns the building itself. After some updates, the theatre reopened in November 1996. The first big show after the renovation was the musical RENT. Later, in 2016, the Boch family became the main supporters of the center. This is why the theatre is now officially called the Shubert Theatre at the Boch Center.
Where Broadway Shows Begin
The Shubert Theatre has been a very important place for new musicals and plays. Many shows that later became famous on Broadway in New York City had their first performances here. These are called "pre-Broadway engagements." It's like a test run before the big debut!
- For example, famous musicals like The King and I, The Sound of Music, and Dreamgirls all played at the Shubert Theatre before moving to Broadway. This made the Shubert a key stop for new and exciting theatre.
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