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    Wilbur Theatre

    2.8 (338 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    A small but mighty bar on the top floor.
    Rick C.

    The theater is a nice, intimate place to see a show. Unfortunately, it's not so handicap accessible. There are multiple floors, but the bathrooms are on the bottom floor. I came to see the Gaelic Storm, and this is probably not so much on the theater than the band, but they had some kind of Rev. big band as they warm up act. Their style was not at all consistent with the Boston Police Pipe band to lead off and the Gaelic storm to close. Underwhelmed by the experience.

    Catching JohnnySwims at the historic Wilbur Theatre!!
    Mark F.

    The venue was astonishing. The Wilbur theatre is an incredible and beautiful historic facility in the heart of Boston! The acoustic characteristics were astonishing and complimented the performing artists to a 'T'! !!10/10!! A MUST to catch a performance here!!

    Karne N.

    Wow! What an amazing theater and a double wow to the Wang family that made the preservation of this theater possible. Just gorgeous. We hadn't been here in decades, but it was truly a wonderful experience. We saw Riverdance 30 and enjoyed it thoroughly, but we also spent a good deal of time looking at the incredible paintings, walls, ceilings, etc.. So much more like a European theater than an American one. Don't miss it if you haven't been there.

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    Alan C.

    Old historic theater however the stairs to the balcony section was arduous. Not good for elderly or handicap . Also no sign in front of theater made it difficult to find.

    The bathroom sign that was removed from the wall from a patron to fan herself. You can see the blue tape on the back.

    They really do the bare minimum here. No air conditioning in August is uncanny. I recognize that maintenance issues happen, but to give no warning ahead of time so one could prepare for a venue that feels like a sauna just shows lack of care for the experience of the patrons. Made the attempts to cool down with a cold beverage. Unfortunately, that didn't work either because the water and beer were also warm. Drenched in sweat while seated and trying to cool myself off by positioning myself behind the stranger in front of me that is fanning herself with the bathroom sign she ripped off the wall is not what I expected. It's hard to imagine going to a show here agai

    Nick S.

    We came here to see Ronny Chieng's comedy show, and the staff were great. We arrived early (for the later show), and the staff managed the process efficiently, which was appreciated given the cold weather that day. The venue's interior is well-designed, offering plenty of space and ensuring that each seat had a clear, unobstructed view of the stage. The show itself was entertaining, and the venue maintained a clear no-recording policy, which was communicated beforehand and contributed to an uninterrupted experience. The seats are a bit small, but overall didn't cause a problem. Overall, it's a fantastic venue for live performances, providing excellent service and a comfortable, thoughtfully arranged environment.

    Daryl D.

    I came to see Nick Carter and I enjoyed my time. The security was great, the staff was decent. The venue is very intimate. I want to say almost any seat is a good one, but I can't say for sure because I was underneath the mezzanine level. Aside from an intimate venue, the seating arrangements are also interesting. There are small tables and seats around them making it a little weird for a concert style and making it very cramped. Really though, where ever you sit you'll have a good view of the stage. What was a little obnoxious was that I was sitting on the left side from the stage and as people would walk by the aisle my view would get obstructed. I get that people get up from their seats, but because of the lack of space sometimes people just stand right in front of you without realizing it. There's a bar, but only waiter service. The bathrooms are downstairs.

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    Sears are super crammed in. The show started 30 minutes late. People were still walking in 1 hour after the show was supposed to start.

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    Friendly staff, great atmosphere, well laid out for easy seating and smooth leaving after show, highly recommend

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    They don't let you purchase any merch or participate in any meet and greets if you have to go to the bathroom after the show.

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    This theater is very dumpy. The chairs were all stained. It is in need of a major rehab

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    Great old style theatre. No bad seats. We saw a comedy show there and enjoyed ourselves

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    Ask the Community - Wilbur Theatre

    Any decent restaurants near by here?

    I tend to get apps/drinks at the Lounge @ the W, perhaps Penang for Malaysian food; otherwise Ostra (seafood) is good for something fancier

    Hi, does anyone know if the front row box seats have an obstructed view? Thanks.

    The view isn't obstructed by anything, but it is on a far angle to the stage, as you can see on the seat selection map. Your view will be about 75 degrees off center.

    Does anyone know how early the doors open before a concert? I have emailed the venue a few times and have not heard back.

    This is not an exact answer but when we went to see Kevin James a couple months (approx. July 2017) ago, the doors were definitely open 30 min before the show when we got there. I suspect they open at least 30 min but most likely 45-60 min in… Read more

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    I love the intimate setting the Wilbur provides,and the staff (bartenders especially) were great as well!!

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    Jacques Cabaret - Festive drinks, serving RuPaul's House of Love drinks!

    Jacques Cabaret

    4.0(260 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I came to Jacques last night for my birthday with me and my group of friends. I'm no stranger to…read moredrag shows so I had high expectations. The show was not only fun but also interactive too. The Queen's brought audience members on stage for talking portions part of their routines and overall just made the night so much fun. I will say the music is very very loud but I think that is my only downside next time I would bring earplugs lol. The drinks are strong as other reviews have mentioned overall my group had so much fun and it was such a fun way to spend a birthday. I would definitely come back and recommend it to any group that is looking for something fun to do. It is cash only so keep that in mind but they have ATM

    This has been one of my GO TO places. Not anymore, I asked for hot tea, he said no. Then I asked…read morefor a Shirley temple. I was telling my husband how tired I was after we ordered food. Only for my sister to tell me that they asked us to leave because they thought I was drunk. Thank you for thinking I was drunk I could just be pregnant. Apparently if you cannot drink in this establishment, or whatever their perception is of you is what stands. So I got kicked out for being drunk, when I didn't drink at all. I will never ever, ever in my life coming here again. I had reservations from two weeks ago, paid the entrance fee for five people. Money is no issue I came in with $400 in ones to tip. Had a reservation, just laid in my husband's shoulder and said I was tired. I came out cause my "Troop sister " (Army Veteran) is visiting from Louisiana. But NEVER again. The fact they didn't come to me and kick us and went to through her is crazy to kick us out is crazy. F here, never again.

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    Jacques Cabaret - Cute intimate space.

    Cute intimate space.

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    Fabulous!

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    Shear Madness - A Comedy Whodunit - Mrs Shubert takes a mysterious phone call.

    Shear Madness - A Comedy Whodunit

    4.5(167 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I was able to see Shear Madness with Yelp and wow what a treat!…read more The show is a murder mystery, and just absolutely phenomenal. The second half involves audience participation, but it's not mandatory if you're more on the shy side. The actors were incredible and very funny. They brought some modern twists and definitely some Boston jokes which I enjoyed. You will laugh a lot and have a great time trying to figure everything out. Overall, I think this would be a great show to see for locals and tourists alike. Perfect for a rainy day as well if you're in the area!

    Shear Madness was frankly one of the shows that really surprised me in terms of quality and fun…read morethat the crew was able to bring out from their audiences. With around 80-100 seats, the show was pretty intimate and fun. I love how their performers were able to adjust to and roll with each audience's feedback...and many times, returned with even funnier responses. It does take a talented crew to be able to work together and do a bit of improv to keep the audiences highly engaged and I definitely thought the team of performers I saw did such a fantastic job that night. I honestly went in without much expectations but definitely came out really happy that I got to see thus show. Many audiences felt the same as well. P.S. restrooms are underground and behind the stage...so you may not be able to get in there until they start letting the audiences in. Also, they have a bar downstairs so you can enjoy your show with your fav drinks, too.

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    Shear Madness - A Comedy Whodunit - Tony prepares to shave a customer.

    Tony prepares to shave a customer.

    Shear Madness - A Comedy Whodunit - I am not in the wrong. I took the pic before the show started :)

    I am not in the wrong. I took the pic before the show started :)

    Shear Madness - A Comedy Whodunit - Had so much fun getting to know the cast!

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    Had so much fun getting to know the cast!

    Boch Center - Wang Theatre - So excited to have one tickets to see comic idols As one of the Boch Center's "local heroes!"

    Boch Center - Wang Theatre

    3.6(208 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    When I think of the Wang, I generally think of theatrical productions, so I was surprised to hear…read moremy one of my favorite bands was performing at the Wang. Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit could perform in a bathroom and it would be stellar, but both of their shows this past Friday and Saturday night were phenomenal! The Wang turned out to be a great venue. It is a beautiful historic theatre, but entry (including security) was easy and stress free. The band sounded amazing! We expected a "seated" audience, but as soon as the band took the stage, the entire audience remained on their feet swaying and enjoying the music and vibes. While I enjoyed this environment, I can see that elderly attendees, shorter patrons, or those with difficulty standing for 2+ hours might have been disappointed. No awful parking issues like Gillette or the Xfinity Center, better views than TD Garden...I'd love to see more rock concerts at the Wang!

    Art deco details everywhere, lavish designs across the two level atrium and into the theater where…read morethey have shows. I think this would be a lovely architecture tour if we didn't have the event lights and noise of a DJ at the site. We visited an event here (not the theater part) where they had a Music America exhibit downstairs, and servers and music up in the main lobby. Very loud space and could use some more seating for the event, but was a fun gathering for ISDA hosted by LSEG. Cool venue, contains both the Wang and Shubert Theatres. An extraordinary gift in 1983 from Dr. An Wang, founder of Wang Laboratories, ushered in the era of The Wang Center for the Performing Arts and lead to a total of around $10mm in donations to help restore the theater in the 1980s.

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    Boch Center - Wang Theatre - Display hallway

    Display hallway

    Boch Center - Wang Theatre - Current show

    Current show

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    Cirque du Soleil - Run, butterfly, run

    Cirque du Soleil

    4.4(8 reviews)
    4.1 miEast Boston

    It's a fabulous performance it is a must see…read more Thank you Damien and Yelp for the tickets Performers were professional artistic and acrobatic Parking is approximately $20 unless you're a VIP it is free but you can always park at Star market for free which is about 300 yards down the road Every seat in the house is fabulous you can see perfectly Plenty of refreshments are available as well as souvenirs I give the performance 5 stars

    This review is for LUZIA: A waking dream of Mexico | Cirque du Soleil and not Cirque du Soleil in…read moregeneral. First time to a Cirque du Soleil performance and didn't know what to expect. Came here on opening day with the Yelp Squad. I. Was. A. Kid. In. A. Candy. Store. Everything was new. Everything was exciting. The shows may be generalized into aerobatic, aerial, and circus performances, with a twist. Live music accompanies most of them. Part of it reminded me of Fuerza Bruta. Part of it reminded me of the Once popular, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (without the animals). There are different bands that performs, a solo operatic singer, and meanwhile, creatures walking amongst while they perform. The second night I went (the night after the first), we had VIP seating and ate in the VIP section. The food was phenomenal. There was tacos, guac, Hors d'oeuvres of sashimi, shrimp, and steak. Endless champagne, beer, and wine. Private bathrooms. A gift bag at the end of the night. Parking closest to the gate. This was the first Cirque du Soleil and it got me hooked. I'm excited to see what the company will think of next.

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    Cirque du Soleil - Opening night at the show

    Opening night at the show

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    Charles Playhouse

    Charles Playhouse

    3.9(76 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    So I was gifted some tickets and I'm in a wheelchair. I called and explained that my tickets were…read morenot accessible. They did put me in center row in a handicap spot. There is an elevator for wheelchairs. The blue man group was very entertaining.

    The Playhouse: SHAME, SHAME, SHAME on you for charging…read more$69/piece for the balcony seats Section J, Row BB seats 19-23! I have never had such bas seats and pay such a high price for them! This is complete robbery. It says limited view- what it should say is shitty view aka can't see much. Miss half the show. I am extremely lucky that this was my third time seeing Blue Man. Unfortunately, someone I was with (a 9 year old) it was their first time. I had them move into better seats as I sat in the crappy seats for the whole show. The family behind me had 4 girls ranging in age from 6-14. I felt AWFUL for them. Should have thrown the money down the toilet. They couldn't see! One last bit... at the end I stood up in front of my seat and an usher came up and told me to stay out of the aisle. I WAS IN FRONT OF MY SEAT! The Blue Man Group: Show was 1.5 hrs. I paid $230 for 1.5 hrs. The show was short. It was nothing new or interesting from other shows I have seen. To be honest, this show was the most uninteresting out of all three Blue Man I have gone too. Other venues had larger stages so more action took place. This was less drumming, less paint banging, less audience interaction. It's not to say what they did they didn't put effort forth. It's to say that Chicago did it better. The cast members walked around afterwards. You could take photos with them . The travelling show in RI did it better. If you stick around you need to make some changes, keep people coming back. Keep them interested and want to spend the money to keep watching. The had the people on the floor in the front put on ponchos. WHY? They only sprayed water once into the audience! If I had paid the $225 for a seat in the front I would be PISSED!

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    Charles Playhouse - Shitty view for $79 (j row b)

    Shitty view for $79 (j row b)

    Charles Playhouse - Blue man group

    Blue man group

    Charles Playhouse

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