Wilbur Theatre


The Wilbur Theatre is a historic performing arts theater at 244–250 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wilbur Theatre originally opened in 1914, but underwent renovations in 2008. The Wilbur Theatre sits 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 each of the 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
Sam MorrilYou've ChangedAmazon PrimeJuly 9, 2024
Sarah SilvermanSarah Silverman: Someone You LoveHBOMay 27, 2023
Taylor TomlinsonLook At YouNetflixMarch 8, 2022
Jim JefferiesIntolerantNetflixJune 24, 2020
Katya ZamolodchikovaKatya: Help Me I'm DyingAmazon PrimeDecember 12, 2019
Joe RoganStrange TimesNetflixOctober 2, 2018
Norm MacdonaldHitler's Dog, Gossip, and TrickeryNetflixMay 9. 2017
Dana CarveyStraight White Male, 60NetflixNovember 4, 2016
Tig NotaroBoyish Girl InterruptedHBOAugust 22, 2015
Jim JefferiesBARENetflixAugust 29, 2014
Jim GaffiganObsessedComedy CentralApril 27, 2014
Tom GreenTom Green LiveShowtime2012
Gary GulmanIn This Economy?Comedy CentralSeptember 1, 2012
Kathy GriffinGurrl DownBravo!June 22, 2011
Bruce BruceLosin' ItShowtimeFebruary 26, 2011
David CrossBigger & BlackererSub Pop RecordsMay 25, 2010
Craig FergusonA Wee Bit o' RevolutionComedy CentralMarch 22, 2009

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