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:Comic | Special title | Network | Release date |
Joe Rogan | Strange Times | Netflix | 2 October 2018 |
Norm Macdonald | Hitler's Dog, Gossip, and Trickery | Netflix | 9 May 2017 |
Dana Carvey | Straight White Male, 60 | Netflix | 4 November 2016 |
Tig Notaro | Boyish Girl Interrupted | HBO | 22 August 2015 |
Jim Jefferies | BARE | Netflix | 29 August 2014 |
Jim Gaffigan | Obsessed | Comedy Central | 27 April 2014 |
Tom Green | Tom Green Live | Showtime | 2012 |
Gary Gulman | In This Economy? | Comedy Central | 1 September 2012 |
Kathy Griffin | Gurrl Down | Bravo! | 22 June 2011 |
Bruce Bruce | Losin' It | Showtime | 26 February 2011 |
David Cross | Bigger & Blackerer | 25 May 2010 | |
Craig Ferguson | A Wee Bit o' Revolution | Comedy Central | 22 March 2009 |