Theatre District Travel Guide

Boston
Theatre District featuring shopping
From Broadway musicals to the ballet to the Blue Man Group, you have a wide selection of performances at your fingertips in Boston’s premier cultural district.

Boston’s Theatre District is a fantastic destination for staged entertainment in the city. Get your ticket and enjoy top quality entertainment. Discover an array of theatrical talent, ranging from stand-up comedies to extravagant musical productions, in the heart of downtown Boston.

Walk along Washington and Tremont streets and check out the shows currently playing. The Theatre District offers a range of performance spaces, from iconic theatres that seat thousands to intimate black box stages.

See a lavish production at Boston Opera House. The ornate French and Italian style theatre is known for putting on headline productions, such as Broadway musicals. Watch the Boston Ballet’s annual performance of Nutcracker here during November and December.

Prepare to laugh your way through any performance at Charles Playhouse. While the red-brick building may look unassuming from the outside, this black box theatre hosts two of Boston’s most unconventional acts: Shear Madness and the Blue Man Group.

If you prefer music concerts to theatrical productions, visit the Orpheum. The historic theatre attracts world-class musicians, bands and rock stars.

Time your visit around summer so you can attend Shakespeare on the Common. Every July and August, the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company gives free performances of a Shakespeare play. Spread out your blanket on the Boston Common’s green lawn and enjoy theatre under the stars. Come early to hear jazz music performed by students and alumni of the New England Conservatory.

Even if you don’t have time to stay for a show, take a few minutes to walk through the lobbies of some of the Theatre District’s most beautiful venues. The Schubert and Wang theatres are known for being particularly stunning.

The Theatre District is in the heart of downtown Boston. Have a delicious meal at one of the restaurants lining the streets or enjoy a post-show stroll through Boston Common.


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Top hotels in Theatre District

HI Boston - Hostel
HI Boston - Hostel
2 out of 5
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA
The price is £156 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
£156
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this hostel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Pretty good, pretty, pretty, pretty good!"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

HI Boston - Hostel
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
3.5 out of 5
275 Tremont St, Boston, MA
The price is £200 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£200
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
Found Hotel Boston Common
Found Hotel Boston Common
2.5 out of 5
78 Charles Street South, Boston, MA
The price is £163 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£163
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location. Comfortable. Would stay here again"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Found Hotel Boston Common
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4.5 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is £234 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£234
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,990 reviews)
"Great Hotel. Will definitely return!"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £233 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£233
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this historic hotel in Boston. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,294 reviews)
"I love the location and it's always clean, the staff is awesome and no matter what time we arrive they always have a room ready for us"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
The Dagny Boston
The Dagny Boston
4 out of 5
89 Broad Street, Boston, MA
The price is £238 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£238
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,377 reviews)
"It would be much more convenient to park cars in an underground garage."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

The Dagny Boston
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Other neighbourhoods around Theatre District

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Chinatown

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Theatres and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy in Chinatown, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Chinatown Station.

Chinatown
Theatre District which includes night scenes and signage

Bay Village

While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.

Bay Village
Beacon Hill showing landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5(3 area reviews)

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Boston Common or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

Beacon Hill
Downtown Boston which includes a city and night scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Boston

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Old State House, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Boston
Massachusetts which includes landscape views, a lake or waterhole and a city

Government Center

If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Faneuil Hall Marketplace or Boston City Hall Plaza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.

Government Center
Back Bay featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Back Bay

4.5/5(192 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Back Bay

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