Colonial Theatre
106 Boylston Street / Boston
In the early and mid 20th century, Boston was considered a launching pad for Broadway producers
to try out new productions before bringing them to New York. Boston theatergoers were treated to
a preview of many well-known Broadway shows at the Colonial including Anything Goes, Porgy and Bess,
Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun, and La Cage aux Folles.
July 2012 marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Colonial Theatre. The nonprofit
Citi Performing Arts Center assumed operations of the theatre, with a booking agreement
with Broadway In Boston, ensuring that the Boston tradition of presenting Broadway shows
continues in its historic home.
