Backstage at Boston's Shubert

[BaltimoreWriter]

Posted: 9/4/20 at 9:17am

I'm writing a novel about a Broadway musical that did its out-of-own tryout at the Boston Shubert (now the Boch Center - Shubert Theatre) in the 1960s. Is there anyone who can give me a few details about the backstage? How to access the stage door, the location of the dressing rooms, etc. I don't need much. Just enough for ambience. Thanks for any light you can shed. (I know it's a long time ago, but in my experience backstage configurations in classic theaters don't change much.)

[tourboi]

Posted: 9/5/20 at 11:29pm

I've played the Shubert with a few tours. I may be mis-remembering as its been about six or seven years but if I remember correctly:

The stage door is on the right side of the building if you're facing it, halfway down between Tremont and Charles. Once you go in theres a security station and entry to backstage on the right, and a pass door to the house on the left. Once backstage, the entryway to the stage is on your right and the stairs up to dressing rooms are straight ahead. The green room/company management/wardrobe area is in the basement. It's VERY tight backstage. Space is a premium. 

[BaltimoreWriter]

Posted: 9/6/20 at 7:54am

Thanks so much. That is exactly what I needed!