Theatre Comique, Boston

#777 among attractions in Boston

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Theatre Comique of Boston, Massachusetts, was located at no. 240 Washington Street. Personnel included Jason Wentworth, William H. Crisp, James S. Maffitt, George Maffitt, B.F. Lowell, Wm. H. Daly, orchestra leader Aug. Muller, and maitre de ballet Signor Constantine. Among the performances: slack rope and acrobatics by Martini Chiriski and the Levantine Brothers; Mlle. Augusta, danseuse; "Aladdin" with Kate Pennoyer and W.H. Bartholomew; dancing by Betty Regl; Snow Brothers; Morlacchi Ballet Troupe; Wilson Brothers; Ada Harland; and Jarrett & Palmer's "Forty Thieves." It occupied the building formerly known as Andrews Hall, Barnum's Aquarial Gardens, and the Boston Aquarial and Zoological Gardens. In 1869 the theatre was renamed the "Adelphi Theatre." ()

Coordinates: 42°21'17"N, 71°3'37"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Crossing, Opera House, Park Street Church, Boston Common Tablet.

~260 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
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~710 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
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~890 ftNW
Storied 19th-century venue
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~870 ftNW
Monuments and statues
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~720 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
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~540 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
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~750 ftSW
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~560 ftN
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~510 ftE
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~700 ftE
Skyscraper
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~640 ftNW
Beaux-Arts architecture
R. H. Stearns Building, Boston
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Theatre Comique?

Nearby attractions include Downtown Crossing, Boston (2 min walk), Blake and Amory Building, Boston (2 min walk), Rowe Street Baptist Church, Boston (2 min walk), Temple Place Historic District, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Theatre Comique by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theatre Comique:

Metro

Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (1 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: Red (5 min walk)

Bus

Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (3 min walk)
Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (5 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (7 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (9 min walk)
Boston North Station (21 min walk)