The Wilbur
Theatre
246 Tremont St.
Boston MA 02116
(617)248-9700
www.thewilburtheatre.com
Brief History:
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."
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.
Ticketing Procedures:
Ticketmaster and Wilbur Theatre box office.
The Box Office is open Monday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 6:00PM
On event days Monday through Saturday the box office is open from 12:00PM and
closes one (1) hour after the start of the show.
On event day Sunday the box office opens two (2) hours prior to the start of the
show and closes (1) hour after the start of the show.
Area Hotels:
Tremont House Hotel, Four Seasons, Park Plaza, Omni Parker House.
Wheelchair Accessibility:
Yes.
Directions:
From I-93:
Take exit 20B-A toward S Station. Merge onto John F Fitzgerald Surface
Rd/Purchase St. Continue to follow John F Fitzgerald Surface Rd. Turn right at
Kneeland St. Turn left at Tremont St
From I-90: Take exit 24 A-B-C on the left
toward I-93 S/Quincy/S Station/Concord NH/I-93 N. Take exit 24A for S Station.
Keep left at the fork to continue toward Kneeland St. Turn left at Kneeland St.
Turn left at Tremont St
Parking:
The Wilbur Theatre will validate patron's parking tickets for a $5.00 discount,
only for cars that enter the Archstone
Garage after 5:00 P.M. and exit the garagebefore 5:00 A.M. Monday through
Friday, andanytime on Saturday or Sunday. Patrons must
visit The Wilbur Theatre Box Office on the night of the performance to receive
validation.
The Archstone Parking Garage is located at : 660 Washington Street Boston, MA.