Emerson Colonial Theatre
Address:
106 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
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 | |
| 12/21/2026 | - | 1/3/2027 | |
| 12/8/2026 | - | 12/20/2026 | |
| 11/18/2026 | - | 11/22/2026 | |
| 11/10/2026 | - | 11/14/2026 | |
| 10/13/2026 | - | 10/25/2026 | |
| 3/17/2026 | - | 3/29/2026 | |
| 3/10/2026 | - | 3/15/2026 | |
| 2/26/2026 | - | 3/1/2026 | |
| 11/9/2025 | - | 12/20/2025 | |
| 10/24/2025 | - | 10/26/2025 | |
| 9/9/2025 | - | 9/21/2025 | |
| 5/6/2025 | - | 5/17/2026 | |
| 3/11/2025 | - | 9/7/2025 | |
| 12/3/2024 | - | 12/29/2024 | |
| 9/13/2024 | - | 9/15/2024 | |
| 4/30/2024 | - | 5/5/2024 | |
| 3/12/2024 | - | 3/24/2024 | |
| 2/27/2024 | - | 3/3/2024 | |
| 1/19/2024 | - | 1/21/2024 | |
| 11/28/2023 | - | 12/3/2023 | |
| 3/31/2023 | - | 4/1/2023 | |
| 3/21/2023 | - | 7/30/2023 | |
| 3/4/2023 | - | 3/4/2023 | |
| 11/9/2022 | - | 1/15/2023 | |
| 3/18/2022 | - | 4/2/2022 | |
| 2/22/2022 | - | 3/20/2022 | |
| 2/22/2022 | - | 3/6/2022 | |
| 1/4/2022 | - | 1/16/2022 | |
| 12/21/2021 | - | 12/26/2021 | |
| 3/18/2020 | - | 3/22/2020 | |
| 2/25/2020 | - | 3/8/2020 | |
| 11/30/2019 | - | 1/5/2020 | |
| 11/7/2018 | - | 11/18/2018 | |
| 9/1/2015 | - | 10/11/2015 | |
| 4/28/2015 | - | 5/10/2015 | |
| 2/20/2015 | - | 2/20/2015 | |
| 11/21/2014 | - | 11/21/2014 | |
| 10/8/2013 | - | 10/20/2013 | |
| 6/14/2011 | - | 7/9/2011 | |
| 3/22/2011 | - | 4/10/2011 | |
| 12/16/2010 | - | 1/30/2011 | |
| 10/5/2010 | - | 10/17/2010 | |
| 5/4/2010 | - | 5/16/2010 | |
| 2/2/2010 | - | 2/14/2010 | |
| 12/15/2009 | - | 12/27/2009 | |
| 4/28/2009 | - | 5/24/2009 | |
| 3/11/2008 | - | 3/23/2008 | |
| 9/26/2006 | - | 10/22/2006 | High Fidelity (2006) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 3/7/2006 | - | 4/15/2006 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| - | Cry for Us All (1970) [Pre-Broadway] |
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| - | Half a Sixpence (1965) [Pre-Broadway] |
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| - | Jennie (1963) [Pre-Broadway] |
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| - | Woman of the Year (1981) [Pre-Broadway] |
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by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 29, 2026
For the final production of its 27th season, Company One Theatre (C1), in partnership with the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. is presenting the powerful world premiere of “A New Era,” a drama by Boston playwright Miranda Austen ADEkoje, at Dorchester’s Strand Theatre, through August 8.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 29, 2026
For the final production of its 27th season, Company One Theatre (C1), in partnership with the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. is presenting the powerful world premiere of “A New Era,” a drama by Boston playwright Miranda Austen ADEkoje, at Dorchester’s Strand Theatre, through August 8.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
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by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 27, 2026
For Steven Maler, founding artistic director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” holds special significance as the first free outdoor Shakespeare production he directed with CSC, in 1996 in Copley Square. This summer Maler is again directing the comedy – through August 9 at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common, in partnership with the City of Boston’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture – to mark CSC’s 30th anniversary.
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by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 17, 2026
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by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 17, 2026
What did our critic think of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Emerson Colonial Theatre?
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by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 16, 2026
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Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
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by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 3, 2026
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by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 3, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
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by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026
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by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026
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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!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
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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.
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.
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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