Emerson Colonial Theatre

Address:
106 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116

BUILT: 1900

Emerson Colonial Theatre History

Emerson Colonial Theatre, which opened in 1900 with a production of Ben-Hur, is the oldest continuously operated theater in Boston; as well as being amongst the most magnificent, having retained most of its original period details.

Shows at the Emerson Colonial Theatre

DATES PRODUCTION

5/4/2027 - 5/16/2027 The Who's Tommy (2026)

12/21/2026 - 1/3/2027 Oh, Mary! (2026)

12/8/2026 - 12/20/2026 The Notebook (2025)
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11/10/2026 - 11/14/2026 Hadestown (Non-Equity) (2024)
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3/17/2026 - 3/29/2026 Suffs (2025)
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3/10/2026 - 3/15/2026 Stereophonic (2025)
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2/26/2026 - 3/1/2026 Hadestown (Non-Equity) (2024)
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11/9/2025 - 12/20/2025 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2024)
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10/24/2025 - 10/26/2025 Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) (2024)
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9/9/2025 - 9/21/2025 Mrs. Doubtfire (2025)
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5/6/2025 - 5/17/2026 Kimberly Akimbo (2024)

3/11/2025 - 9/7/2025 Parade (2025)

12/3/2024 - 12/29/2024 SIX (Boleyn Tour) (2022)
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9/13/2024 - 9/15/2024 Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity) (2024)

4/30/2024 - 5/5/2024 Clue (2024)

3/12/2024 - 3/24/2024 Girl From the North Country (2023)

2/27/2024 - 3/3/2024 Pretty Woman (Non-Equity) (2023)

1/19/2024 - 1/21/2024 Hairspray (Non-Equity) (2021)

11/28/2023 - 12/3/2023 Chicago (Non-Equity) (2022)

3/31/2023 - 4/1/2023 Disney's Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation (Non-Equity) (2023)

3/21/2023 - 7/30/2023 Into the Woods (2023)

3/4/2023 - 3/4/2023 The Simon & Garfunkel Story (Non-Equity) (2023)

11/9/2022 - 1/15/2023 SIX (Aragon Tour) (2022)

3/18/2022 - 4/2/2022 Freestyle Love Supreme (2022)

2/22/2022 - 3/6/2022 Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Non Eq) (2021)

2/22/2022 - 3/20/2022 What the Constitution Means To Me (2020)

1/4/2022 - 1/16/2022 Jesus Christ Superstar (2019)

12/21/2021 - 12/26/2021 Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity) (2019)

3/18/2020 - 3/22/2020 Jersey Boys (2015)

2/25/2020 - 3/8/2020 Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity) (2019)

11/30/2019 - 1/5/2020 Magic Mike (2019)

11/7/2018 - 11/18/2018 The Play That Goes Wrong (2018)
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9/1/2015 - 10/11/2015 The Book of Mormon (2012)

4/28/2015 - 5/10/2015 Dirty Dancing (2014)

2/20/2015 - 2/20/2015 Million Dollar Quartet (2011)

11/21/2014 - 11/21/2014 Ghost Brothers of Darkland County (2014)

10/8/2013 - 10/20/2013 Million Dollar Quartet (2011)

6/14/2011 - 7/9/2011 West Side Story (2010)

3/22/2011 - 4/10/2011 Hair (2010)

12/16/2010 - 1/30/2011 Jersey Boys (2006)

10/5/2010 - 10/17/2010 Rock of Ages (2010)

5/4/2010 - 5/16/2010 August: Osage County (2009)

2/2/2010 - 2/14/2010 Dreamgirls (2009)

12/15/2009 - 12/27/2009 Mamma Mia! (2002)

4/28/2009 - 5/24/2009 Spring Awakening (2008)

3/11/2008 - 3/23/2008 Avenue Q (2007)

9/26/2006 - 10/22/2006 High Fidelity (2006) [Pre-Broadway]

3/7/2006 - 4/15/2006 Monty Python's Spamalot (2006)

3/15/2005 - 3/27/2005 Sweet Charity (2005) [Pre-Broadway]

9/6/2000 - 9/17/2000 Seussical (2000) [Pre-Broadway]

1/22/1977 - 1/22/1977 Hellzapoppin (1976) [Pre-Broadway]

1/23/1973 - 2/10/1973 A Little Night Music (1973) [Pre-Broadway]

11/6/1972 - 11/18/1972 Comedy (1972) [Pre-Broadway]

2/20/1971 - 3/20/1971 Follies (1971) [Pre-Broadway]

4/29/1964 - 5/16/1964 Fade Out - Fade In (1964) [Pre-Broadway]

1/4/1962 - 1/4/1962 Irma La Douce (1962)

9/9/1959 - 9/9/1959 Happy Town (1959) [Pre-Broadway]

10/29/1956 - 10/29/1956 Candide (1956) [Pre-Broadway]

5/9/1953 - 5/9/1953 Oklahoma! (1952)

9/23/1946 - 10/7/1946 Park Avenue (1946) [Pre-Broadway]

3/15/1943 - 3/15/1943 Oklahoma! (1943) [Pre-Broadway]

10/7/1936 - 10/7/1936 Red, Hot and Blue! (1936) [Pre-Broadway]

11/5/1934 - 11/5/1934 Anything Goes (1934) [Pre-Broadway]

6/23/1924 - 6/28/1924 Runnin' Wild (1923)

- Woman of the Year (1981) [Pre-Broadway]

- Half a Sixpence (1965) [Pre-Broadway]

- Jennie (1963) [Pre-Broadway]

- The Chocolate Dandies (1924)

- Cry for Us All (1970) [Pre-Broadway]

- Moulin Rouge! The Musical (2018)

News

Tickets to OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL On Sale at Boston's Emerson Colonial Th Photo

Tickets to OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL On Sale at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical, will play Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre as part of the Broadway In Boston season. Tickets are on sale now.

Review: Darren Criss Kicks Off New Concert Dates in Boston Photo

Review: Darren Criss Kicks Off New Concert Dates in Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 3, 2026

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH DARREN CRISS at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour Photo

A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.S. tour, with Nina West returning as host alongside RuPaul's Drag Race winner Myki Meeks, Crystal Methyd, Silky Ganache, and Drag Race Season 18 stars.

A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS is Coming to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre Photo

A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS is Coming to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

You better not pout, you better not cry, because the world’s longest running drag tour is coming back to ATG San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre this holiday season.

A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS Unveil 2026 Tour Dates Across the U.S. Photo

A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS Unveil 2026 Tour Dates Across the U.S.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026

A Drag Queen Christmas is going back on the road this holiday season. Produced by Murray & Peter Present, the long-running drag tour returns for its 12th year, with a 39-city national tour this November and December.

Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway and in Boston Photo

Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway and in Boston
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

The complete cast has been announced for the Boston and Broadway productions of the Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Learn more about the cast here!

Ginger Minj to Present 2026 HOKUS POKUS LIVE! Tour With Sapphira Cristál, Jujubee an Photo

Ginger Minj to Present 2026 HOKUS POKUS LIVE! Tour With Sapphira Cristál, Jujubee and Landon Cider
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Ginger Minj will present the return of Hokus Pokus Live!, a 29-city North American tour co-starring Sapphira Cristál, Jujubee, and Landon Cider, featuring new songs and a digital ticket lottery.

THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route Photo

THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Arrive On Broadway This Summer Photo

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Arrive On Broadway This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Broadway will get haunted this summer when the smash-hit, Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY arrives at The August Wilson Theatre. Tickets are on sale now.

OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27 Photo

OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season. The tour of the Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning comedy will tech and launch at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut.

Interview: Kirsten Greenidge Brings the Laughs to DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT Photo

Interview: Kirsten Greenidge Brings the Laughs to DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 25, 2026

Playwright Kirsten Greenidge is used to telling stories through her dramas like her Obie Award-winning “Milk Like Sugar,” and “Our Daughters, Like Pillars,” and “The Luck of the Irish.” All three –produced locally by The Huntington –have elements of humor but are not straight-out comedies.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Adds Five Weeks To Broadway Run Photo

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Adds Five Weeks To Broadway Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL announced a five-week Broadway extension through August 30, 2026, with Eric Anderson returning as Harold Zidler on May 19, following Megan Thee Stallion's final performance on May 17.

Listen to THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Broadway Cast Recording Photo

Listen to THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Broadway Cast Recording
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026

The official cast recording of Broadway's The Queen of Versailles is now available on digital platforms from Sony Masterworks Broadway. Listen to the album now, featuring music and lyrics by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz.

SWEPT AWAY & More Lead Boston's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows Photo

SWEPT AWAY & More Lead Boston's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026

Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for Spring 2026 in Boston!

Review: Nothing to Protest in SUFFS Photo

Review: Nothing to Protest in SUFFS
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 22, 2026

What did our critic think of SUFFS at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

OH, MARY! To Make Boston Premiere At Emerson Colonial Theatre Photo

OH, MARY! To Make Boston Premiere At Emerson Colonial Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026

The Tony-winning comedy OH, MARY! will make its Boston premiere at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. The production will run for a limited engagement this winter. Tickets go on sale April 3.

Tracklist Revealed For THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Cast Recording Photo

Tracklist Revealed For THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The tracklist has been revealed for the forthcoming Cast Recording of The Queen of Versailles. The Queen of Versailles will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording on May 22.

Interview: Emilie Kouatchou talks STEREOPHONIC Photo

Interview: Emilie Kouatchou talks STEREOPHONIC
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 4, 2026

Actor and singer Emilie Kouatchou is only in her twenties and she’s already making musical theater history.

FOREVER K-POP National Tour to Kick Off in Bloomington and Visit Over 30 Cities Photo

FOREVER K-POP National Tour to Kick Off in Bloomington and Visit Over 30 Cities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

The national tour schedule has been revealed for Forever K-Pop - A Celebration Concert, a brand-new concert experience set to burst onto stages at over 30 locations this spring.

Cynthia Meng Becomes First Woman to Conduct RAGTIME on Broadway Photo

Cynthia Meng Becomes First Woman to Conduct RAGTIME on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Earlier this week, Cynthia Meng, Assistant Conductor/Keyboard for Ragtime, became the first woman to conduct the show on Broadway in its three productions.

Emerson Colonial Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is next for Emerson Colonial Theatre?

Emerson Colonial Theatre's next show is The Who's Tommy which begins performances on 05/04/2027

What when was Emerson Colonial Theatre built?

Emerson Colonial Theatre was built in 1900.

What were the longest running shows at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

Oklahoma! which ran from 03/31/1943 to 05/29/1948, Woman of the Year which ran from 03/29/1981 to 03/13/1983, A Little Night Music which ran from 02/25/1973 to 08/03/1974, and Follies which ran from 04/04/1971 to 07/01/1972

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Shows at the Emerson Colonial Theatre
DATES			PRODUCTION
5/4/2027	-	5/16/2027	The Who's Tommy (2026)
12/21/2026	-	1/3/2027	Oh, Mary! (2026)
12/8/2026	-	12/20/2026	The Notebook (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
11/10/2026	-	11/14/2026	Hadestown (Non-Equity) (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
3/17/2026	-	3/29/2026	Suffs (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
3/10/2026	-	3/15/2026	Stereophonic (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
2/26/2026	-	3/1/2026	Hadestown (Non-Equity) (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
11/9/2025	-	12/20/2025	Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
10/24/2025	-	10/26/2025	Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
9/9/2025	-	9/21/2025	Mrs. Doubtfire (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
5/6/2025	-	5/17/2026	Kimberly Akimbo (2024)
3/11/2025	-	9/7/2025	Parade (2025)
12/3/2024	-	12/29/2024	SIX (Boleyn Tour) (2022) Click Here to Buy Tickets
9/13/2024	-	9/15/2024	Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity) (2024)
4/30/2024	-	5/5/2024	Clue (2024)
3/12/2024	-	3/24/2024	Girl From the North Country (2023)
2/27/2024	-	3/3/2024	Pretty Woman (Non-Equity) (2023)
1/19/2024	-	1/21/2024	Hairspray (Non-Equity) (2021)
11/28/2023	-	12/3/2023	Chicago (Non-Equity) (2022)
3/31/2023	-	4/1/2023	Disney's Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation (Non-Equity) (2023)
3/21/2023	-	7/30/2023	Into the Woods (2023)
3/4/2023	-	3/4/2023	The Simon & Garfunkel Story (Non-Equity) (2023)
11/9/2022	-	1/15/2023	SIX (Aragon Tour) (2022)
3/18/2022	-	4/2/2022	Freestyle Love Supreme (2022)
2/22/2022	-	3/6/2022	Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Non Eq) (2021)
2/22/2022	-	3/20/2022	What the Constitution Means To Me (2020)
1/4/2022	-	1/16/2022	Jesus Christ Superstar (2019)
12/21/2021	-	12/26/2021	Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity) (2019)
3/18/2020	-	3/22/2020	Jersey Boys (2015)
2/25/2020	-	3/8/2020	Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity) (2019)
11/30/2019	-	1/5/2020	Magic Mike (2019)
11/7/2018	-	11/18/2018	The Play That Goes Wrong (2018) Click Here to Buy Tickets
9/1/2015	-	10/11/2015	The Book of Mormon (2012)
4/28/2015	-	5/10/2015	Dirty Dancing (2014)
2/20/2015	-	2/20/2015	Million Dollar Quartet (2011)
11/21/2014	-	11/21/2014	Ghost Brothers of Darkland County (2014)
10/8/2013	-	10/20/2013	Million Dollar Quartet (2011)
6/14/2011	-	7/9/2011	West Side Story (2010)
3/22/2011	-	4/10/2011	Hair (2010)
12/16/2010	-	1/30/2011	Jersey Boys (2006)
10/5/2010	-	10/17/2010	Rock of Ages (2010)
5/4/2010	-	5/16/2010	August: Osage County (2009)
2/2/2010	-	2/14/2010	Dreamgirls (2009)
12/15/2009	-	12/27/2009	Mamma Mia! (2002)
4/28/2009	-	5/24/2009	Spring Awakening (2008)
3/11/2008	-	3/23/2008	Avenue Q (2007)
9/26/2006	-	10/22/2006	High Fidelity (2006) [Pre-Broadway]
3/7/2006	-	4/15/2006	Monty Python's Spamalot (2006)
3/15/2005	-	3/27/2005	Sweet Charity (2005) [Pre-Broadway]
9/6/2000	-	9/17/2000	Seussical (2000) [Pre-Broadway]
1/22/1977	-	1/22/1977	Hellzapoppin (1976) [Pre-Broadway]
1/23/1973	-	2/10/1973	A Little Night Music (1973) [Pre-Broadway]
11/6/1972	-	11/18/1972	Comedy (1972) [Pre-Broadway]
2/20/1971	-	3/20/1971	Follies (1971) [Pre-Broadway]
4/29/1964	-	5/16/1964	Fade Out - Fade In (1964) [Pre-Broadway]
1/4/1962	-	1/4/1962	Irma La Douce (1962)
9/9/1959	-	9/9/1959	Happy Town (1959) [Pre-Broadway]
10/29/1956	-	10/29/1956	Candide (1956) [Pre-Broadway]
5/9/1953	-	5/9/1953	Oklahoma! (1952)
9/23/1946	-	10/7/1946	Park Avenue (1946) [Pre-Broadway]
3/15/1943	-	3/15/1943	Oklahoma! (1943) [Pre-Broadway]
10/7/1936	-	10/7/1936	Red, Hot and Blue! (1936) [Pre-Broadway]
11/5/1934	-	11/5/1934	Anything Goes (1934) [Pre-Broadway]
6/23/1924	-	6/28/1924	Runnin' Wild (1923)
	-		Woman of the Year (1981) [Pre-Broadway]
	-		Half a Sixpence (1965) [Pre-Broadway]
	-		Jennie (1963) [Pre-Broadway]
	-		The Chocolate Dandies (1924)
	-		Cry for Us All (1970) [Pre-Broadway]
	-		Moulin Rouge! The Musical (2018)