Shubert Theatre, Boston

Name: Shubert Theatre
Address: Boston, United States
Telephone: +1 617-482-9393

#288 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Shubert Theatre is a theatre in Boston, Massachusetts, at 263-265 Tremont Street in the Boston Theater District. It opened on January 24, 1910, with a production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew starring E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe. Architect Thomas M. James designed the building, which seats approximately 1,600 people. Originally conceived as The Lyric Theatre by developer Charles H. Bond, it was taken over by The Shubert Organization in 1908 after Bond's death. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 1600Coordinates: 42°21'1"N, 71°3'55"W

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Downtown BostonBoston United States

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+1 617-482-9393

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Shubert Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Opera House, Central Burying Ground, Marvin E. Goody Memorial, Park Square.

~1540 ftNE
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Cemetery
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~1240 ftNW
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~1170 ftNE
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Theater, Concerts and shows
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Shubert Theatre open?

Shubert Theatre is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm
Friday 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Shubert Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Wang Theatre, Boston (1 min walk), Wilbur Theatre, Boston (1 min walk), Charles Playhouse, Boston (2 min walk), Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Shubert Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shubert Theatre:

Bus

Stuart St @ Charles St S • Lines: 504, 55 (3 min walk)
Kneeland St @ Washington St • Lines: 504 (4 min walk)

Metro

Tufts Medical Center • Lines: Orange (3 min walk)
Chinatown • Lines: Orange (6 min walk)

Light rail

Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (6 min walk)
Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (9 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (14 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (14 min walk)