Boston Opera House

This rococo structure is one of the Best Theaters in Boston though it is small but magnificent and is located close to Downtown Crossing. Its grace belies its turbulent background. Thomas Lamb, a well-known cinema architect, created the B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre, an important piece of the Keith-Albee chain, which debuted in 1928. It flourished as a movie theater for more than 20 years, but it barely made it through the Combat Zone era before turning into an adults-only theater.

It went into a terrible state of disrepair, but with Senator Edward Kennedy's assistance, it was restored and reopened in 2004 with its baroque interior décor of fanciful white terra cotta, gilded moldings, and sparkling crystal chandeliers. The Boston Ballet's home venue, the Opera House, also hosts notable Broadway musicals and performing acts. Practically speaking, the underground lounge and the lobby both have bars.

Google Rating: 4.8/5.0
Address: 539 Washington StBoston02111
Phone: 617-259-3400
Website: www.bostonoperahouse.com