Emerson Colonial Theatre

The Emerson Colonial Theatre, located in the heart of the Boston Theatre District, is one of the city’s most iconic venues for live performances, Broadway shows, and pre-Broadway premieres. Opened in 1900 on the former site of the Boston Public Library, it is the oldest continually operating theatre in Boston and has retained much of its original period detail and grandeur.

Over its storied history, the theatre has debuted seminal Broadway productions including Anything Goes, Porgy and Bess, Oklahoma!, Carousel, Follies, A Little Night Music, La Cage aux Folles, and Grand Hotel. After a major restoration, the theatre reopened in 2018 with the pre-Broadway world premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, reviving its tradition as a launching pad for major theatrical productions.

Owned by Emerson College and operated by ATG Entertainment under a long-term lease, the Colonial Theatre continues to contribute to Boston’s cultural landscape with a varied program of Broadway shows, live music, comedy, speakers, and community events.