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Boston Opera House
Opera House, Theater, and Performing Arts Venue
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston
"Boston Ballet's Nutcracker is always great!"(11 Tips)
"Boston Ballet is in the house"(6 Tips)
"Best vocals of any wicked performance I have seen yet."(4 Tips)
"long line for both men and women during intermission"(4 Tips)
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Great venue to watch a ballet. I've sat in almost every section & never a bad seat. I love all the the marble work & chrystal chandeliers. Gorgeous theatre. They also check ALL bags at the doors.
Cyn StoltzJune 30, 2017Amazing architecture, a sense of what it was long ago. NO leg room though so almost impossible to get comfortable after the first half hour of sitting. Try for aisle seats, little better.
Samantha McDuffeeDecember 20, 2011If you get there late and you're, "on hold" ask about balcony seats for the current act instead of watching the screens. Still a great view and you can get your real seats after intermission.
Geoffrey GroveJanuary 1, 2016Aisle seats on the outer aisles stagger outward giving an unobstructed view for children. You can also use booster seats that are provided for children to use.
AliDecember 12, 2017Exquisite interior design and magnificent acoustics. Visit the building for it’s own sake even if you don’t like the kind of music they usually play there.- Eric AndersenJanuary 13, 2014Restrooms downstairs; expect a long line for both men and women during intermission
Andy BartholomewDecember 7, 2018Beautiful building interior and a great place to see the performing arts.
Theater is very wide, so seats on extreme sides may be obstructed/limited view. But on the plus side, are likely discounted!
Al SFebruary 12, 2012Be respectful and courteous and don't take any pictures or use your cell phone during a performance. There's a reason the ushers get angry when you snap pics: It's rude and annoying.
CindyNovember 17, 2018Tthe theater was cramped. Our knees pushed into the seats in front of us causing us to be extremely uncomfortable. The theater seems to be a bit of a fire hazard with only one way out from upstairs.
Two DegreesJune 17, 2011Two Degrees bars are sold here! Buy a delicious food bar and give a medically formulated food pack to a hungry child. Is Good. Does Good.
Michelle RichardsonFebruary 21, 2018Just been to production of Love Never Dies. Just beautiful. Great acoustics....not a bad seat in the house.
The Nutcracker is the prettiest I've seen in the country. So far. Well done. Be sure to look at all the lovely renovations.
You are always in for an astounding evening with the Boston Ballet - be sure to make at least one of their productions!
Massachusetts ConventionMarch 30, 2011Boston Common Garage is a short walk from the Boston Opera House. On weekends and evenings (after 4PM) parking is just $11.
Joanne SardiniSeptember 27, 2010Watch out for the hawk eyed ushers - they'll punish cell phone use!! Worth getting seats forward of row Q for best views.
SiLanDecember 27, 2012Get half-priced tickets for lots of shows at Bostix.org or go to their kiosks at Faneuil Hall or Copley Square early for day of show tickets.
Beautiful venue! I come every year to see the nutcracker.
Evan Kanouse, IIIMarch 16, 2011See anything and you're in for a treat! God forbid if you try and take a picture: those angry little gnomes they call ushers will come yelling! Great place, though.
The FeastJune 6, 2011Catch the Boston Ballet for cheap by getting to the Opera House an hour before doors open. Tickets can go for up to 50% off. Students can get into most performances for $25.
Verónica RincónSeptember 9, 2015You are in Boston, you like musicals, you are a student, you have to visit this place.- Boston Ballet is in the house this Holidays with The Nutcracker! See this New England favorite and do some Holiday shopping while you're at it at the beautiful holiday shop!
Opened Oct 29, 1928 and it still looks amazing, with amazing performances coming this year!!!!- David CabreraDecember 1, 2012Boston Ballet's Nutcracker is always great! The Opera House is beautiful!
Kevin LiuMarch 18, 2013If you can get it, the best seats in the house are always in the "Dress Circle."
Aimee ZawackiMarch 14, 2012Saw the first showing of Les Miserables tonight! Amazing! The theatre is stunning!
Check their Facebook page for ticket lotteries and cheap day-of tickets!
Hannah RashNovember 19, 2011Gorgeous place. I mean, I'm a little biased, but the decor is truly lovely.
Thursday night young partners is the best night to go. Check out the after party.
Benjamin GlassnerDecember 21, 2011The nutcracker was tons of fun this year. Great for kids and their parents.
Jon DeAngelisSeptember 8, 2010I'll be the crass one: use the facilities before the show because the lines at intermission and post show are insane.
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