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

Shubert Theatre

Boston's Theatre District

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

1. Shubert Theatre Marker

Inscription. The Schubert Theatre was designed by architects Charles Bond and Thomas James. It opened January 24, 1910 and has enjoyed a rich history of world premieres and memorable performances. International stars who have appeared on its stage include Sarah Bernhardt, W.C. Fields, Mae West, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Henry Fonda, Rex Harrison, Zero Mostel, Helen Hayes, and Cary Grant.

Erected by Boston 200.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1910.

Location. 42° 21.019′ N, 71° 3.918′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Tremont Street north of Seaver Place, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 265 Tremont St, Boston MA 02116, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Wang Center for the Performing Arts (within shouting distance of this marker); Ye Wilbur Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Theater in Boston (within shouting distance of this marker); Emerson Majestic Theatre (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Os Gemeos Mural, July 2012

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(about 700 feet away); Colonial Theatre (about 700 feet away); John Quincy Adams (about 800 feet away); The Cocoanut Grove (about 800 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 February 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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