Wang Theatre

The 3700-seat theater on Tremont Street is the Theater District's biggest and greatest entertainment venue. The structure was constructed in 1925 when the Metropolitan Theatre first opened; by the 1960s, it had become a renowned opera venue as well as the home of the Boston Ballet. It was abandoned by the early 1980s and changed its name to the Wang in honor of Dr. An Wang, who had helped save the ailing structure from further deterioration.

The Wang, which opened in 1925 and one of the Best Theaters in Boston, was formerly known as the Metropolitan Theatre, is a building that is on the National Register of Historic Places and has one of the biggest stages in all of America. The theater's gorgeous gilt-trimmed interior underwent a significant renovation project in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and today it presents everything from Broadway musicals to Shakespeare, along with ballet, opera, and the occasional pop concert. The public can take behind-the-scenes tours; for additional information, visit the tours page.

The upgrades have brought the theater's grandeur back; gold-plated pendant chandeliers dangle from the soaring ceiling, which appears to be supported by gorgeous, enormous marble pillars. The sky blue ceiling is studded with clouds and celestial bodies among the various murals and friezes. The Wang presently houses theatrical, comedic, and musical performances as part of the Boch Center.

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Address: 270 Tremont StBoston02116
Phone: 800-982-2787
Website:www.bochcenter.org/discover/our-theatres/wang-theatre/wang-theatre-landing-page