Emerson Colonial Theatre

Address:
106 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116

BUILT: 1900
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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)

12/8/2026 - 12/20/2026 The Notebook (2025)
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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 - 5/18/2025 Kimberly Akimbo (2024)
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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 - 3/20/2022 What the Constitution Means To Me (2020)

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

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

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.

MOULIN ROUGE! Sets Final Broadway Performance Photo

MOULIN ROUGE! Sets Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2026

The curtain will soon close on the Moulin Rouge! The Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play its final performance on July 26, 2026.

WONDER & More Lead Boston's Winter 2026 Top Theatre Shows Photo

WONDER & More Lead Boston's Winter 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Feb 5, 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. Selections for Winter 2026 include Wonder and more.

Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre Photo

Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 31, 2026

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

Emerson College Students Perform With Sutton Foster At Emerson Colonial Theatre Photo

Emerson College Students Perform With Sutton Foster At Emerson Colonial Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

Twenty-eight musical theatre majors from Emerson College performed alongside two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster during her one-night appearance at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston.

Sutton Foster Sets Concert Dates in Boston, Atlanta and More Photo

Sutton Foster Sets Concert Dates in Boston, Atlanta and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

Sutton Foster shares concert dates in Boston, Atlanta, and more! Don't miss her performances alongside Kelli O'Hara in select cities.

WICKED, DEATH BECOMES HER and More Set for Broadway In Boston 26/27 Season Photo

WICKED, DEATH BECOMES HER and More Set for Broadway In Boston 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

The 2026/2027 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre, an Ambassador Theatre Group venue has been revealed! Included in the Eight Show Season Subscription are Wicked and more.

DEATH BECOMES HER, OPERATION MINCEMEAT And More Set for 2026/2027 Broadway In Boston Photo

DEATH BECOMES HER, OPERATION MINCEMEAT And More Set for 2026/2027 Broadway In Boston Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Broadway In Boston has announced the 2026/2027 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre. The eight-show Season Subscription will include OPERATION MINCEMEAT, THE NOTEBOOK, DEATH BECOMES HER, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE WHO’S TOMMY, Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN, and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.

Darren Criss, Alex Edelman and More Join Emerson Colonial Theatre 125th Anniversary L Photo

Darren Criss, Alex Edelman and More Join Emerson Colonial Theatre 125th Anniversary Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

Emerson Colonial Theatre has revealed a star-studded lineup featuring Alex Edelman, Darren Criss, and Anne Lamott & Neal Allen for its 125th anniversary celebrations.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB Photo

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Provincetown Theater Le Photo

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Provincetown Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEAR Photo

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Photo

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Video: Watch Kristin Chenoweth Perform 'This Is Not The Way' From THE QUEEN OF VERSAI Photo

Video: Watch Kristin Chenoweth Perform 'This Is Not The Way' From THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth, accompanied by songwriter Stephen Schwartz on piano, took the stage on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday for a performance of 'This Is Not The Way,' from The Queen of Versailles, currently running at the St. James Theatre. Check out the full performance here.

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MU Photo

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners? Photo

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Kristin Chenoweth to Perform THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on THE LATE SHOW Photo

Kristin Chenoweth to Perform THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 28, 2025

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth, alongside composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a performance from The Queen of Versailles, which is currently running at the St. James Theatre.

Photo: First Look at Sherie Rene Scott in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Photo

Photo: First Look at Sherie Rene Scott in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Michael Major - Nov 25, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott takes over in The Queen of Versailles tonight! The Broadway icon and standby for 'Jackie Siegel' performs her first show as 'Jackie Siegel,' see new photo of her during the show's final scene for the song 'This Time Next Year.'

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 5/4/2027.

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 3/31/1943 to 5/29/1948, Woman of the Year which ran from 3/29/1981 to 3/13/1983, A Little Night Music which ran from 2/25/1973 to 8/3/1974, Follies which ran from 4/4/1971 to 7/1/1972 and

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Shows at the Emerson Colonial Theatre
DATES			PRODUCTION
5/4/2027	-	5/16/2027	The Who's Tommy (2026)
12/8/2026	-	12/20/2026	The Notebook (2025) 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	-	5/18/2025	Kimberly Akimbo (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
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	-	3/20/2022	What the Constitution Means To Me (2020)
2/22/2022	-	3/6/2022	Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Non Eq) (2021)
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)