If "all the world's a stage," the Wang Center for the Performing Arts has some of the best seats. Consisting of the Wang Theatre and the Shubert Theatre, the center is a cultural mecca for everything from ballet to Broadway to "Blue's Clues."
The luxurious Wang Theatre, with its seven floors and 3,700-seat performance hall, was hailed as the "Wonder Theater of the World" at its 1925 debut. Its grand lobby is modeled after the Palace of Versailles, and features marble columns, crystal chandeliers, stained glass, gold-leaf detailing, and ceiling murals. Once a venue for vaudeville, big-band music, and motion pictures, the Boston landmark now draws fans of world-class Broadway shows, theater, music, dance, opera, and film.
As a testament to its prominence, the Wang Theatre is among a handful of theaters worldwide that are capable of accommodating the technical effects required by the hit musical Miss
Saigon. The Boston Ballet has its home at the Wang Theatre, and annually presents its Classic Film Series with the help of celebrity guests.
The 1,600-seat Shubert Theatre opened in 1910 and was taken under the wing of the managing Wang Center in 1996. Designed in French Renaissance style, the Schubert Theatre serves as home to local community arts organizations and as a venue for touring productions on a smaller scale.
Location
The Wang Theatre is located at 270 Tremont Street, while the Shubert Theatre is located across the street at 265 Tremont Street. Both theaters are in the heart of Boston's Theater District. Nearby parking lots include the Tremont Street Garage (adjacent to the Wang Theatre) and the open parking lot at the corner of Tremont and Stuart Streets.
If you use public transportation, go to the Orange Line/New England Medical Center stop or the Green Line/Boylston Street stop, both of which are one block from the theaters. The Red Line/Park Street stop is two blocks north of the theaters on Tremont.
Hours of operation
The box offices for the Wang and Shubert Theatres are open Monday through
Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The theater doors open 45 minutes before scheduled
performance times, which vary. Latecomers will be seated according to each
production company's seating policy.
Cost
Ticket prices depend on the performance. Wang Theatre tickets may range
from $12.50 to $82, and Shubert Theatre tickets may range from $19.50
to $152.
Contact information
Call (617) 482-9393 or the TTY line at (617) 482-5757 for general information about the Wang Center.
To purchase tickets, call Telecharge at (800) 872-8997 or its TTY line at (888) 889-8587. The lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
One also may purchase tickets in person at the Wang Theatre
or Shubert Theatre box office, open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Disabled access
Both theaters have accessible seating. Whenever possible, the theaters offer American Sign Language, audio-described, or transliterated performances. For assisted listening, headsets may be available free of charge. The head usher's desk should have large-print programs available.
An elevator in the Wang Theatre's Grand Lobby provides access to the fourth floor; a chair lift should be installed soon for access to the Lower Lobby. The Shubert Theatre has no elevator.
Special considerations
While concession stations can be found in the theater lobbies, food and beverages (except for purchased bottled water) are not allowed into the theaters.
Use of photography (flash and without flash) and recording devices is not permitted.
Both theaters are smoke-free buildings.
Most shows are appropriate for children ages 5 and older. Regardless of age, all patrons must have an admission ticket.
Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.
