Wilbur Theatre (Organization : Boston, Mass.)

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The Wilbur Theatre is an historic performing arts theater at 244–250 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wilbur Theatre was originally opened in 1914, but was revitalized in 2008. The Wilbur Theatre dwells in the heart of Boston's historic theater district and is known for hosting live comedy and music. The venue seats 1,093 but the main floor (orchestra level) has removable tables and seating, to create a general admission standing room (bringing capacity to 1,200). It features basic concessions, including a full bar, on all three floors (Orchestra, Mezzanine, Balcony).
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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Wilbur Theatre [graphic] Boston Athenaeum
referencedIn Souvenir programs for theatrical productions, 1906-2005. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Bader, Richard Eugene. Richard Eugene Bader papers. Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
referencedIn Photographs of motion pictures and television programs, 1915-1999. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Theatrical scrapbook collection, 1791-1967. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Wilbur Theatre (Boston, Mass.) Wilbur Theatre records, circa 1973-1979 (2006MT-91): Guide Houghton Library
referencedIn Rogers Memorial Collection: Musical and theatrical programs, 1794-1937 (inclusive), 1845-1937 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Huntington, Catharine Sargent, 1886-1987. Papers, 1919-1973 Houghton Library
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associatedWith Bader, Richard Eugene. person
associatedWith Huntington, Catharine Sargent, 1886-1987. person
associatedWith Rogers, Henry Munroe, 1839-1937 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Boston MA US
Subject
Theater
Occupation
Activity
Theatrical producers and directors
Theatrical managers

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Establishment 1914

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