Wilbur Theatre facts for kids
The Wilbur, 2009
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| Address | 244–250 Tremont Street Boston, Massachusetts United States |
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| Capacity | 1,093, (1,200 General Admission) |
| Current use | Comedy and music venue |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1913 |
| Architect | Blackall, Clarence H.; Haynes Construction Co. |
| Tenants | |
| Bill Blumenreich | |
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| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Boston Theatre MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000443 |
| Added to NRHP | December 9, 1980 |
The Wilbur Theatre is a historic performing arts theater located in Boston, Massachusetts. It first opened its doors in 1914. The theater was updated in 2008 to make it even better. The Wilbur Theatre is in the heart of Boston's famous theater district. It is well-known for hosting live comedy shows and music concerts.
The theater can seat 1,093 people for most events. However, the main floor can be changed. Tables and chairs can be removed to create a standing room area. This allows up to 1,200 people to attend. The theater also has snack bars and a full drink bar on each of its three levels. These levels are called the Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Balcony.
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History of the Wilbur Theatre
How the Theater Was Built
The Wilbur Theatre was built by Clarence Blackall in 1913. It officially opened its doors to the public the next year, in 1914. This beautiful building was recognized as a special place in 1980. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Later, in 1987, the city of Boston named it a Boston Landmark.
Changes in Ownership
In 1998, a company called SFX Entertainment bought several theaters in Boston. This included the lease for the Wilbur Theatre. SFX Entertainment is now known as Live Nation. The lease for the Wilbur Theatre ended in 2006.
In 2007, the theater was put up for sale. A person named Bill Blumenreich took over the lease in 2008. He used to own another comedy club in Quincy Market. Since then, the Wilbur Theatre has continued to be a popular spot. It regularly hosts many funny comedians and talented musicians.
Comedy Shows Filmed Here
Many famous comedy shows have been filmed at the Wilbur Theatre. Here is a list of some of them:
| Comic | Special title | Network | Release date |
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| Sam Morril | You've Changed | Amazon Prime | July 9, 2024 |
| Sarah Silverman | Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love | HBO | May 27, 2023 |
| Taylor Tomlinson | Look At You | Netflix | March 8, 2022 |
| Jim Jefferies | Intolerant | Netflix | June 24, 2020 |
| Katya Zamolodchikova | Katya: Help Me I'm Dying | Amazon Prime | December 12, 2019 |
| Joe Rogan | Strange Times | Netflix | October 2, 2018 |
| Norm Macdonald | Hitler's Dog, Gossip, and Trickery | Netflix | May 9. 2017 |
| Dana Carvey | Straight White Male, 60 | Netflix | November 4, 2016 |
| Tig Notaro | Boyish Girl Interrupted | HBO | August 22, 2015 |
| Jim Jefferies | BARE | Netflix | August 29, 2014 |
| Jim Gaffigan | Obsessed | Comedy Central | April 27, 2014 |
| Tom Green | Tom Green Live | Showtime | 2012 |
| Gary Gulman | In This Economy? | Comedy Central | September 1, 2012 |
| Kathy Griffin | Gurrl Down | Bravo! | June 22, 2011 |
| Bruce Bruce | Losin' It | Showtime | February 26, 2011 |
| David Cross | Bigger & Blackerer | Sub Pop Records | May 25, 2010 |
| Craig Ferguson | A Wee Bit o' Revolution | Comedy Central | March 22, 2009 |
See also
Images for kids
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Program, 1915
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Seating chart, c. 1917
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Advertisement, 1922
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Program, 1922
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Lobby, 2009
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Sign, 2010
