Beacon Hill in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Colonial Theatre

Boston's Theatre District

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2023

1. Colonial Theatre Marker

Inscription. The Colonial Theatre opened in 1900 and is considered one of America's most elegant theatres. Designed by architect Clarence Blackhall, its rich history includes many memorable performances and world premieres, among them George Gershwin's "Porgy & Bess" and the highly successful Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals. International stars who have appeared on its stage include George M. Cohan, Vivian Leigh, Noel Coward, Katherine Hepburn, Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., Fred Astaire, and Helen Hayes.

Erected by Boston 200.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 42° 21.142′ N, 71° 3.927′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Beacon Hill. It is on Boylston Street west of Tremont Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Boylston St, Boston MA 02108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Historic Boston. It is

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also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Billings (within shouting distance of this marker); John Quincy Adams (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emerson Majestic Theatre (about 300 feet away); Gilbert Stuart (about 400 feet away); The Union (about 400 feet away); Boston Young Men's Christian Union (about 400 feet away); Edgar Allan Poe (about 400 feet away); Edward A. Filene (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 31 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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