Colonial Theatre. Boston's Theatre District. 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 and Bess" and the highly successful Rodgers and 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.
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.
Location. 42° 21.142′ N, 71° 3.927′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Beacon Hill. Marker 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.
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