Will Boston's Historic Colonial Theatre Get a Second Chance?

According to the Boston Globe, the historic Colonial Theatre, which closed its doors for good almost a year ago, might get a second chance after all. Emerson College, which closed the theatre last fall to make room for a new performance space/dining hall, is reportedly accepting bids to return the building to its former glory.

Bidders include: Boston Lyric Opera, SMG, Celebrity Series of Boston, Broadway in Boston, Boston Lyric Opera, and Live Nation.

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The Colonial Theatre was the pre-Broadway home of FOLLIES, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, ANYTHING GOES, PORGY AND BESS, OKLAHOMA! (entitled AWAY WE GO! at the time), CAROUSEL, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, PROMISES, PROMISES, and many more.

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