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The Wilbur Theatre

The historic Wilbur Theatre is now the ultimate destination for comedy and music in Boston. The theatre was originally opened in 1915 but has been recently revitalized by former Comedy Connection owner Bill Blumenreich starting in July 2008. Most every week features A-list talent in the world of comedy from Joel McHale and Jimmy Fallon to Bill Maher and Joan Rivers; as well as the world of music with Gavin Degraw and Kris Kristofferson to TV on the Radio and Broken Social Scene . The Wilbur Theatre is a must for anyone looking to kick back and have a good laugh or catch top national live music in the heart of Boston's historic theater district.

The Wilbur Theatre was built in 1914 by the Shubert brothers who named it for their friend and theatre manager A.L. Wilbur. It was built on the site of the former Winthrop School for Girls. The Wilbur was the first Boston theatre to draw its inspiration from American Colonial architecture rather than from European sources. It was designed by architect Clarence H. Blackall. To ensure authenticity, the porticos on the front of the theatre were copied directly from the 1837 Thomas Bailey Midrich House at 59 Mt. Vernon Street on Beacon Hill. This Federal Revival style is characterized by a quiet simplicity and intimate, almost home-like atmosphere. Architectural historian Douglas Tucci said of the Wilbur, "The auditorium is in its chaste way the handsomest of any Boston playhouse."

Parking Info:
The Wilbur Theatre will validate patron's parking tickets for $10 parking at the Archstone Garage, The Archstone Parking Garage is located at 660 Washington Street Boston, MA. The Box Office is open Monday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 6:00PM

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    The Wilbur Theatre

    246 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116

    Phone: 617-248-9700   |   Email   |   Official Website

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    06/23/12

    Capitol Steps Wilbur Theatre Capitol Steps Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 23, 2012 The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 30 albums, including their latest, Desperate Housemembers. They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials.

    07/07/12

    R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Wilbur Theatre R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre July 7, 2012 Frank Santos Jr. has been amazing audiences for over a decade. His spectacular display of mind-bending antics can turn any skeptic into a fan. His act is always fresh, energetic, and unique and no two shows are ever the same! When Frank Santos Jr. performs the audience becomes the stars, you are not merely an idle bystander vicariously absorbing an out-of-date comedy routine. You, your friends, and strangers across the room are all fair game awaiting the possibility of instant...

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    06/23/12

    Capitol Steps Wilbur Theatre Capitol Steps Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 23, 2012 The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 30 albums, including their latest, Desperate Housemembers. They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials.

    07/07/12

    R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Wilbur Theatre R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre July 7, 2012 Frank Santos Jr. has been amazing audiences for over a decade. His spectacular display of mind-bending antics can turn any skeptic into a fan. His act is always fresh, energetic, and unique and no two shows are ever the same! When Frank Santos Jr. performs the audience becomes the stars, you are not merely an idle bystander vicariously absorbing an out-of-date comedy routine. You, your friends, and strangers across the room are all fair game awaiting the possibility of instant...

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    05/07/12	THE PRIESTS Wilbur Theatre
    04/27/12	Pauly Shore Wilbur Theatre
    04/21/12	Celebrating 100 Years of The Music of Bill Monroe with Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, & The Travelin McCourys Wilbur Theatre
    04/15/12	Greg Lake Wilbur Theatre
    04/11/12- 04/13/12	Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Wilbur Theatre
    03/30/12	The Second City: Laugh Out Loud Tour Wilbur Theatre
    03/02/12	Sheryl Underwood Wilbur Theatre
    01/29/12	Colin Quinn: Long Story Short Wilbur Theatre
    01/26/12	Upright Citizens Brigade Wilbur Theatre
    10/01/11- 09/01/11	James Van Praagh Wilbur Theatre
    09/30/11	Tom Green Wilbur Theatre
    09/11/11	An Evening with Vince Gill Wilbur Theatre
    02/25/11	R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Wilbur Theatre
    02/12/11	Howie Mandel Wilbur Theatre
    01/21/11	CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG LIVE! Wilbur Theatre
    12/05/10	Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration Wilbur Theatre
    10/28/10	Dom Irrera Wilbur Theatre
    10/21/10- 10/03/10	The Bangles Wilbur Theatre

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    • Event Name: THE PRIESTS
      "The Priests and their Fantastic Concert"
      Review posted by: Cynthia Neary from Shrewsbury, PA, May 07, 2012
      

      The Priests (a trio of Irish parish priests living in N. Ireland) will play a one-time concert tonight (7 May) at the Wilbur Theater. Wonderful concert, something for everybody -- not to be missed.... Expand

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      The Priests (a trio of Irish parish priests living in N. Ireland) will play a one-time concert tonight (7 May) at the Wilbur Theater. Wonderful concert, something for everybody -- not to be missed. Attended the concert in NJ, it just blew us away. Collapse

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