Citizens Opera House
- Address for Citizens Opera House
- 539 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111
- Phone Number for Citizens Opera House
- (617) 259-3400
Overview
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 business 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.
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- Selects this section on the seating chart: Front Orchestra,
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- Selects this section on the seating chart: Rear Orchestra,
- Selects this section on the seating chart: Side Orchestra,
- Selects this section on the seating chart: Dress Circle,
- Selects this section on the seating chart: Front Mezzanine,
- Selects this section on the seating chart: Rear Mezzanine,
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- Selects this section on the seating chart: Front Balcony,
- Selects this section on the seating chart: Rear Balcony,
- Selects this section on the seating chart: Limited View,
Accessibility
Offering accessible seating, assisted listening devices, audio description, open captioning, and American sign language.
During American Sign Language performances, skilled theatrical Interpreters use American Sign Language to interpret the performances on stage. The Interpreters work with a Deaf ASL Consultant to translate the production into American Sign Language. The audience can see both the Interpreters and the stage action simultaneously.
Tickets for American Sign Language interpreted performances will be available for purchase when individual tickets for a specific show go on sale.
Please see below for relevant American Sign Language performances at the Citizens Opera House.
PETER PAN – Purchase HERE
Saturday, February 1, 2025
2:00 PM
FUNNY GIRL – Purchase HERE
Saturday, February 15, 2025
2:00 PM
SHUCKED – Purchase HERE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
2:00 PM
THE BOOK OF MORMON – Purchase HERE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
2:00 PM
BACK TO THE FUTURE – Purchase HERE
Saturday, July 19, 2025
2:00 PM
THE WIZ – Purchase HERE
Saturday, August 23, 2025
2:00 PM
Open Captioning is a form of accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing population in the United States. The c2net.org website describes Open Captioning as “text displayed simultaneous to live speech, dialogue or performance”. This technology is now utilized by theaters nationwide. It provides hearing impaired patrons with the complete script and song text for live performances on small screens directly adjacent to audience seating. For more comprehensive information on Open Captioning visit www.c2net.org.
Tickets for Open Captioned performances will be available for purchase when individual tickets for a specific show go on sale.
Please see the below dates for relevant Open Captioned Performances at the Citizens Opera House.
PETER PAN – Purchase HERE
Saturday, January 25, 2025
2:00 PM
FUNNY GIRL – Purchase HERE
Saturday, February 8, 2025
2:00 PM
SHUCKED – Purchase HERE
Saturday, April 12, 2025
2:00 PM
THE BOOK OF MORMON – Purchase HERE
Sunday, April 27, 2025
1:00 PM
BACK TO THE FUTURE – Purchase HERE
Saturday, July 12, 2025
2:00 PM
THE WIZ – Purchase HERE
Saturday, August 16, 2025
2:00 PM
Audio description is a live narration of the visual aspects of the performance broadcasted to visually impaired patrons who wear a small receiver (headset). This narration includes pre-show descriptions of the theatre and of the costume and scenic elements as well as narration of blocking and choreography between the show’s dialogue and musical numbers.
Tickets for Audio Described performances will be available when individual tickets for a specific show go on sale.
Please see below for relevant Audio Described Performances at the Citizens Opera House.
PETER PAN – Purchase HERE
Sunday, January 26, 2025
1:00 PM
FUNNY GIRL – Purchase HERE
Sunday, February 9, 2025
1:00 PM
SHUCKED – Purchase HERE
Sunday, April 13, 2025
1:00 PM
THE BOOK OF MORMON – Purchase HERE
Sunday, April 27, 2025
1:00 PM
BACK TO THE FUTURE – Purchase HERE
Sunday, July 13, 2025
1:00 PM
THE WIZ – Purchase HERE
Sunday, August 17, 2025
1:00 PM
The theatre is equipped with an infrared sound enhancement system. Headsets are available at no extra charge in the mezzanine lobby.
Restaurants
Back Deck
2 West Street. Boston, MA 02111
OFFER: Receive 10% off any food purchase.
RESTRICTIONS: Excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity.
Boston Chops
52 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111
OFFER: Receive 10% off any food purchase.
RESTRICTIONS: Excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity. Not applicable on holidays.
French Quarter
545 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
OFFER: Receive 10% off any food purchase.
RESTRICTIONS: Excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity.
Maggiano’s
4 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
OFFER: Receive 15% off any food purchase. Valid for dine in only.
RESTRICTIONS: Excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity.
Parking
Lafayette Parking Garage
SUBSCRIBERS RECEIVE $5 OFF* parking at the Lafayette Parking Garage.
Your subscriber discount works when paying either before or after the show. Just scan the QR code you received by email after inserting your parking ticket or show it to the cashier.
*Please note that this discount is only available for parking Monday – Friday after 4pm and weekends.