Opera House
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Description:
The Opera House is located at 539 Washington Street, in the heart of Boston's theatre district. Originally opened in 1928, the venue has been host to a wide range of entertainment: from vaudeville to movies. Recent renovation and restoration have revitalized the venue and have restored the Opera House's place in the culture of Boston. Today the Opera House hosts hit Broadway musicals, popular and alternative musical concerts, along with the occasional Opera. It is also the home of the Boston Ballet’s annual and beloved performance of the Nutcracker.
GETTING THERE
Driving and Parking:
From the North: Take Route 93 South to Exit 26 (Storrow Drive). Take Storrow Drive to the Downtown Exit. Bear to the left across Beacon Street to Arlington Street. The Public Garden will be on the left. At the corner of The Public Garden, turn left onto Boylston Street. You will see The Colonial Theatre located 1/2 a block up across from the Boston Common. At the light, continue straight and then make a left unto Washington Street. The Boston Opera House will be located on your left at 539 Washington Street.
From the South: From 93 South take Exit 20B-A towards I-90 W/Massachusetts Turnpike/South Station. Merge onto Purchase Street and continue on Surface Road. Take a right onto Kneeland Street then take a right onto Washington Street. The Boston Opera House will be on your left (Just before Felt - Billiard Lounge).
Take Route 93 North to Exit 20. Follow signs towards Downtown/ South Station and at the 1st traffic light turn left onto Kneeland Street. Continue on Kneeland Street to the 7th light and turn right onto Washington Street. The Boston Opera House will be on your left at 539 Washington Street.
From the West: Take the Mass Pike East (Rt. 90) towards I-93 North to Exit number 24A. At the 1st traffic light turn left onto Kneeland Street. At the 5th traffic light turn right onto Washington Street. The Boston Opera House will be on your left at 539 Washington Street.
Take Exit 26 where the Arthur Fiedler Bridge is and take a short left. Take a right onto Arlington St and stay on Arlington St. and go through 3 lights to Boylston St. Take a left and get in the right lane where you will pass the Four Seasons Hotel. Go through 1 more set of lights crossing over Charles Street. Go past the Colonial Theatre and the intersection of Tremont and Boylston. Take a left onto Washington Street. The Boston Opera House will be on your left at 539 Washington Street
Parking is available in garages at nearby hotels and at the Transporation Building located at 10 Park Plaza.
Public Transportation:
Red Line to the Park Street Station or Downtown Crossing.
Green Line to Boylston Street or Park Street Station.
Take the Orange Line to Chinatown or Downtown Crossing.
From North Station Communter Rail: take the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing or the Green Line to Park Street.
From South Station Commuter Rail: take the Red Line to Downtown Crossing.
GETTING AROUND
Features for People with Children:
For most shows, children under the age of 5 are not allowed in the Theatre. For family shows, children are permitted in the theatre, but all children MUST have a ticket REGARDLESS OF AGE per Boston Fire Code.
There are booster seats available for small children.
Features for People with Mobility Impairments:
Wheelchair accessible (and companion) seats for Broadway Across America shows are available through the Box Office or by calling the Disability Access line at 617.880.2419. Please leave a detailed message including a day/evening phone number and specific information regarding what kind of special seating need you have. Tickets may also be purchased by email at ADABoston@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.
Wheelchair accessible (and companion) seats for Boston Ballet shows please call 617.695.6955.
Wheelchair accessible (and companion) seats for all other shows at the Boston Opera House please call 617.259.3427.
Accessible bathrooms are available by elevator access in the Lower Lobby and the Mezzanine Lobby.
Features for People with Hearing Impairments:
The theatre is equipped with an infrared sound enhancement system. Headsets are available at no extra charge in the main lobby. ASL & Open Captioned performances are performed for most productions. During Open Captioned Performances, an electronic text display is placed to the side of the stage which shows what the performers are saying and singing while also describing any sound effects on stage for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons. Call the theatre for more information and the schedule of these performances. TTY: 617.426.3444.
You can purchase Disability Access Tickets by calling 617.880.2419. Please leave a detailed message including a day/evening phone number and specific information regarding what kind of special seating need you have. Tickets may also be purchased by email at ADABoston@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.
Features for People with Visual Impairments:
Special seating for the visually impaired is available through the Box Office or by calling the Disability Access line at 617.880.2419. A large print program is also available. See house staff for more information.
There are also occasional audio described performances. During these performances, a specially trained describer will narrate what is happening on stage during pauses in dialogue. The describer uses a headset and microphone while Visually Impaired patrons listen through an earpiece receiver.
See the accessibility page for upcoming described performances.
Bathrooms:
Accessible bathrooms are available by elevator access in the Lower Lobby and the Mezzanine Lobby.
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Amenities:
The Boston Opera House offers a selection of wine, beer, soft drinks, juices, and water along with a variety of candy and snacks at every performance for purchase.