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Emerson Colonial Theater

106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 2116
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Concession stands
Disabled access
Aircon
In-house bar
Merchandise booths
The oldest continually operating theatre in Boston, The Emerson Colonial first opened in 1900 with a spectacular production of Ben Hur, which required... Read more
Year opened: 1900
Capacity: 1700
Six at Emerson Colonial Theater

Six

Henry VIII's six wives are stepping out from his shadow and into the spotlight! Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this musical celebration of 16th-century girl power debuted on the West End in 2018 to fantastic reviews. With an infectious songbook and costumes to make Gaga jealous, this outstanding and multi-award-winning show pushes the boundaries of musical theatre. Nominated for ten Drama Desk Awards and the recipient of two 2022 Tony Awards!

Kimberly Akimbo at Emerson Colonial Theater

Kimberly Akimbo

This shining musical from Jeanine Tersoi and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire is going on a national tour across North America. Launching in the fall of 2024, this tour gives wider audiences a chance to enjoy the heart and hilarity of this poignant new musical. Mark your calendars, do not miss this hit show!

Shrek - The Musical at Emerson Colonial Theater

Shrek - The Musical

Join Shrek, Fiona and Donkey in this magical musical theatre version of the Oscar-winning Dreamworks animation. Following the same story beats as the movie, this Tony-winning show features original songs from Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), and a book by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole).

Cat Kid Comic Club - The Musical at Emerson Colonial Theater

Cat Kid Comic Club - The Musical

A cat and a pollywog aren't a team you'd expect to see, but here they are. Dav Pilkey's Cat Kid Comic Club has been adapted into a musical, written by the dynamic duo that brought you Dog Man: The Musical, Kevin del Aguila and Brad Alexander. Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical is a hilarious and exciting story perfect for your little ones, so get your tickets now and bring them along!

Grand Kyiv Ballet - Snow Queen at Emerson Colonial Theater

Grand Kyiv Ballet - Snow Queen

The enchanted world of Hans Christian Anderson is brought to life by Ukraine's finest, with the Grand Kyiv Ballet's latest production The Snow Queen! Set to the music of Grieg, Mozart, Vivaldi and Massenet, discover a tale of bravery, love, and friendship this winter that'll delight the whole family!

Grand Kyiv Ballet - The Nutcracker at Emerson Colonial Theater

Grand Kyiv Ballet - The Nutcracker

The extremely talented dancers of Ukraine's Grand Kyiv Ballet are back on the stage in North America, performing Tchaikovsky's must-see holiday classic The Nutcracker! Originally written by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Tchaikovsky's masterpiece score to the world-famous ballet received its debut over 130 years ago, in 1892. A truly timeless work, an evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

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