Location: Theater District
Top Things to do in Theater District
The 10 Best Concerts & Shows in Theater District, Massachusetts (MA)
Walk the Freedom Trail the first time you visit Boston and you'll quickly get a sense of this coastal city's revolutionary spirit and history. But make sure you also explore some of Boston's fine museums (try the Isabella Stewart Gardner, featuring masterpieces displayed in their collector's mansion) and old neighborhoods (like the North End, Boston's Little Italy). You can't claim to have experienced real Boston culture, though, until you've watched a Red Sox game from the bleachers.
Restaurants in Boston
1. The Cooking Show at Rustic Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
The Studio Kitchen is a unique culinary & live entertainment destination. Home to "The Cooking Show" - a one-of-a-kind dining experience as well as signature classes and special events. Join Chef Liz Bramwell each week as she prepares a featured entree complete with appetizers and a perfect wine pairing. Winner of a 2013 New England Emmy Award and 11 Nominations in the past 2 years.
2. Wang Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
The Boch Center is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit performing arts institutions and a guardian of the historic Wang and Shubert Theatres. As New England’s largest cultural venue, the Boch Center is home to theater, classical and popular music, dance, comedy, opera, Broadway musicals, family entertainment, and more. Located in Boston’s historic Theater District, the Boch Center also offers a diverse mix of educational and community outreach initiatives, including the City Spotlights Leadership Program and ArtWeek Boston; collaborates with artists and local nonprofit arts organizations; preserves historic venues; and acts as a champion for Greater Boston’s arts and cultural community
Reviewed By avakathleen21
If you like very large, spacious theaters and like seeing a lot of plays/ performances, this theatre is the place to be! A few years ago I came here to see the Riverdance and it was AMAZING! An automatic 5 out of 5! There are many seating options and no matter where you are you can see a great view of the stage! You can also buy snacks and drinks from the different snack shack‘s as well. So overall Wang Theatre in Boston is excellent!
3. Boston Opera House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By E563IHstephaniep
From the outside, this Opera House is very deceiving. It's tiny facade opens up to a lovely historic theater with an ornate marble lobby, gold ornamentation and lovely ceiling frescoes. I've seen Hamilton, The Lion King, Wicked, the Nutcracker and more here, and it's always a pleasure to visit this grand old Concert Hall.The staff is always extremely pleasant.
4. Boston Ballet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By linchandarareaksmey - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Went to see The Nutcracker, the building is gorgeous (great photo opportunities if that’s your thing) and small enough that there really isn’t a bad view (I was in dress circle Center Right and loved it). The performance itself was flawless, the orchestra was wonderful and the set was beautiful (loved the sparkling snow). Stand outs for the ballet performances were the Sugar Plum Fairy (so delicately beautiful - she seemed to be floating), the Arabian dance (so powerful, passionate and precise), the bear and rats were great and added humor and of course all the children were adorable (the black sheep and little girl who did the back flip stood out the most). Amazing production and I’ll definitely make a trip to the ballet a more frequent outing.
5. Shear Madness
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Discover for youself why over 9 million people around the world have seen Shear Madness, the uproarious whodunit where the audience gets to solve the crime. A mixture of improvisation and up-to-the-minute humor, the play is delightfully different every time you see it.
Reviewed By GraceS5353 - Boston, United States
I went to see Shear Madness with my husband and 16 year old daughter. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. The actors were fantastic, and even seemed to surprised each other with how hilarous the ad libbing was. It’s a small theater, but it makes the stage very easy to see. The audience interaction was fun, and it ranged from jokes about audience members to audience members making fun of characters (nothing with malicious intent). Although it is targeted to adult audiences, my daughter was laughing a lot and said she enjoyed the show. There were kids as young as about 12 in our showing; kids younger than 12 probably wouldn’t understand/have fun. The only shame was how empty our showing was. The actors deserved a full theater. Overall, I recommend it if you have spare time in Boston!
6. Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College
7. Boston Lyric Opera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Both locally and beyond, Boston Lyric Opera leads the way in celebrating the art of the voice through innovative programming and community engagement initiatives that redefine the opera-going experience. Now in its 44th Season, BLO is the largest and longest-lived opera company in New England. Since its founding in 1976, the company has staged world premieres, U.S. premieres, co-productions and co-commissions of note with organizations such as The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, Scottish Opera and San Francisco Opera and continues to be a destination for some of the leading artists, conductors, directors and designers from around the world.
8. Emerson Paramount Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By powerbattle25 - Geelong, Australia
Well first up i would like to say a big thank you to the staff here really warm welcome and lots of high fives and fun to be had
9. Shubert Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
This restored 1500+ seat theatre - considered Boston Theater District's "Little Princess" - continues to be the home for many local community arts organizations. The Shubert Theatre also serves as a venue for the touring companies that present Broadway, theater, music, dance, and opera.
10. Blue Man Group
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 573 reviews
Blue Man Group will rock your world. Blow your mind. And unleash your spirit. Leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music, laughter and surprises. 35 million people of all ages, languages and cultures know what Blue Man Group is really about. Now it’s your turn. Entertaining crowds at the Charles Playhouse in Boston since 1995, Blue Man Group is a "must see" for both locals and tourists.
Reviewed By maxpaste - Mechanicsburg, United States
We enjoyed this show a lot. While there were a few kids present it was mostly an adult audience and everyone had a great time. Although I picked tickets that were clear of the splash zone, it was obvious that others picked those areas on purpose and were much more into being part of the show. I had only seen one other Blue Man show in Orlando maybe 10 years ago, so this show was obviously different from what I remember but had the same degree of oddity and physical humor. The theater is great and it’s quite a show.
