Citizens Opera House

Located in the heart of Boston’s Theater District, the Citizens Opera House is New England’s premier theater for live entertainment. The Opera House hosts the region’s most active program of top touring Broadway shows, presented by Lexus Broadway In Boston, Boston Ballet performances, and other high-quality cultural presentations and concerts.

The Citizens Opera House first opened in 1928 as the B. F. Keith Memorial Theatre. It was commissioned by Keith’s collaborator Edward Albee as a tribute to his late partner and friend Benjamin Franklin Keith, the originator and leading impresario of refined vaudeville entertainment that flourished in North America from the late 1800s until the 1930s. Thomas White Lamb, the most accomplished theater architect of his day, was hired to bring all of his experience and skills to bear with a mandate to “spare no expense.” in tribute to Keith. Since a full $50 million restoration was completed in 2004, the results of Lamb’s genius and the work of the world’s leading craftsmen past and present are here in the Citizens Opera House for you to enjoy – regal surroundings, clear and proximate sightlines and near-perfect acoustics. Every seat in the house is a good seat.

MORE ABOUT THIS VENUE

Venue Type: Theater

LOCATION

Citizens Opera House

539 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111

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Accessibility Information

Accessible Restrooms

Accessible bathrooms are available by elevator access in the Lower Lobby and the Mezzanine Lobby.
All Gender Restrooms
Elevator
Family Restrooms
Info
Large Print
Low Vision
Service Animal
Volume Control Telephone

The theatre is equipped with an infrared sound enhancement system. Headsets are available at no extra charge in the mezzanine lobby.
Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible (and companion) seats for Broadway In Boston shows are available through the Box Office or by calling the Citizens Opera House at 617.259.3400 or by emailing info@citizensoperahouse.com
Wheelchair accessible (and companion) seats for Boston Ballet shows please call 617.695.6955.

ADDITIONAL ACCESSIBILITY INFO: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Access:

ASL and Open-Captioned performances are scheduled for all Broadway productions. Gala Pro closed captioning may be available as well. Contact the theatre for more information and the schedule of these performances at info@citizensoperahouse.com.

Blind/Low-Vision Access:

Special seating for those with low-vision is available through the Box Office or by calling 617.259.3400. Audio Described performances are scheduled for all Broadway productions. Gala Pro closed captioning may be available as well. Large print and braille programs are also available. Contact the theatre for more information and the schedule of these performances at info@citizensoperahouse.com or by calling 617.259.3400.