Wilbur Theatre


The Wilbur Theatre is an historic performing arts theater at 244–250 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wilbur Theatre was originally opened in 1914, but was revitalized in 2008. The Wilbur Theatre dwells in the heart of Boston's historic theater district and is known for hosting live comedy and music.
The venue seats 1,093, but the main floor has removable tables and seating, to create a general admission standing room. It features basic concessions, including a full bar, on all three floors.

History

built the theater in 1913, and it was opened the following year. The Wilbur was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and designated as a Boston Landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 1987.
In 1998 SFX Entertainment bought the Boston theater properties of Jon B. Platt, which included the lease on the Wilbur. The lease ended in 2006.
In 2007 the theater was put on the market. Bill Blumenreich, a former owner of the Comedy Connection in Quincy Market, leased the building in 2008. The theater continues to regularly host comedic and musical acts, as well as other events.

Comedy specials

The following specials were filmed at the Wilbur Theatre:
ComicSpecial titleNetworkRelease date
Joe RoganStrange TimesNetflix2 October 2018
Norm MacdonaldHitler's Dog, Gossip, and TrickeryNetflix9 May 2017
Dana CarveyStraight White Male, 60Netflix4 November 2016
Tig NotaroBoyish Girl InterruptedHBO22 August 2015
Jim JefferiesBARENetflix29 August 2014
Jim GaffiganObsessedComedy Central27 April 2014
Tom GreenTom Green LiveShowtime2012
Gary GulmanIn This Economy?Comedy Central1 September 2012
Kathy GriffinGurrl DownBravo!22 June 2011
Bruce BruceLosin' ItShowtime26 February 2011
David CrossBigger & Blackerer25 May 2010
Craig FergusonA Wee Bit o' RevolutionComedy Central22 March 2009

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