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Colonial Theatre

Expert Reviews of Colonial Theatre

Citysearch | Old-school opulence meets Broadway-caliber spectacle at this storied locale.

The Colonial is the oldest continuously operating theater in Boston. Many believe that, inch for inch, it is the most exquisite venue in the city. Designed by architect Clarence Blackall in 1900, the Colonial...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/27/2006
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User Reviews of Colonial Theatre

Yelp.com Review - by Rachel U.

5 of 5 stars. The seats are small? Gosh, I hadn't noticed =P There aren't many times when being little is a bonus, and yes this is one of them. So it's a little tight, (I don't actually know many theatres where the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jocelyn G.

5 of 5 stars. It has been a while since I've been to the Colonial and I forgot how lovely it is inside. Period wallpaper, painted ceiling, gold leaf everywhere. So pretty. The sound was lovely and the view from the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug W.

2 of 5 stars. Good: if you really, really, really like musicals, happen to be a short/very thin person, or have orchestra seats. Bad: if you're kinda ehh when it comes to musicals, are sitting anywhere above the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John S.

5 of 5 stars. I've been to a lot of the theatres on Broadway and the Colonial is their architectural and acoustic equal. The designs are ornate, the sound carries splendidly and the place harnesses that beautiful…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rhiannon L.

4 of 5 stars. i saw avenue q last night and the only comfort issue was watching puppet-on-puppet sex while sitting next to my mother. i'm 5'10" and had plenty of leg room...though i think women's height is more in…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Myung K.

4 of 5 stars. Saw Avenue Q last night, there are a few things I'd like to say about that, but first I'll do the Theatre review. The Colonial Theatre is very aptly named, and is very much a throwback to the good ol'…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe S.

3 of 5 stars. The Colonial Theatre is a lot like old school Boston- classic but cramped. It's pretty much your grand parents theater, provided your grand parents were 5'8" or shorter. It's a great venue to see a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole P.

4 of 5 stars. I saw Avenue Q here last night! Great show!
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish F.

4 of 5 stars. Yes, I said it..nightly: "Be a dancing queen in your very own home.. Mamma Mia CDs and souvenir programs!!" And yes. I do know a lot of the Dancing Queen choreography. And yes. Sometimes I break it out…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Debra R.

3 of 5 stars. I would have to agree with other reviewers that the seats are really close together and the space is pretty cramped. And, the folks that work there are ridiculous! My sister was rudely yelled at (by…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David B.

2 of 5 stars. I have been to the Colonial Theatre twice and both times sat in the Mezzanine level. While both productions were quite good, the seats are inhumanely uncomfortable. Ok so I'm 6'2" and I expect to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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User Review

This is a beautiful theater located in central Boston. Not a bad seat in the house. There is a 1/2 price ticket booth located in ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy O.

4 of 5 stars. I love this theatre! It has so much character. It is always immaculate and the sound system is wonderful. I love it's charm.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Katia M.

4 of 5 stars. I saw a show here last week, and I really liked the venue a lot -- the old school theatre look always gets me. About the only thing I didn't like about it was the fact that the bathroom line was…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael T.

5 of 5 stars. This is as much a review of the theatre as it is for the show I just saw, High Fidelity. The Colonial is a treasure for Boston; it is small and quaint and what true theatre going is all about. When…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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Colonial Theater- Broadway in Boston

This is a great old theater, dating back to 1900 located in the heart of Boston's Theater district. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by So S.

5 of 5 stars. A great theater similar to the Wang and Opera House. Beautiful place to watch some great shows. I saw my first musical here, Les Miserables and it was a great experience. They offer student…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason R.

5 of 5 stars. This great 100 year old theatre is one of Boston's gems. It houses some of the best biggest named Broadway shows direct from NY. Also is known for its pre-Broadway engagement productions. Check out…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Carey P.

3 of 5 stars. Right in the heart of the downtown Theater District, the Colonial features many travelling Broadway shows. Within the past three years, I have seen great performances of Beauty and the Beast, Movin'…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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Don't Sit In the Balcony!

The Colonial is one of the few theatres which show "professional" sometimes broadway productons. My recommendation is to never sit in the balcony. My opinion is that the seats are very uncomfortable!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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