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  • The Queen of Versailles

    Until Aug 25, 2024

  • Shrek - The Musical

    Sep 13 - 15, 2024

  • Hannah Gadsby

    Sep 19, 2024

  • The Life and Music of George Michael

    Sep 20, 2024

  • Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse - Live in Concert

    Sep 21, 2024

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The Queen of Versailles

Until August 25, 2024

Broadway royalty Kristin Chenoweth is set to be reunited with Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz for this brand new musical, coming to the Emerson Colonial Theatre this summer! Based on the incredible documentary of the same name, Chenoweth will portray Jacqueline Siegel, wife of businessman David Siegel as the couple set out to build their own version of the titular French palace in Orlando, until the 2008 recession turns their dream into an abandoned nightmare. Michael Arden steps up to direct a book by written by Lindsey Ferrentino, with Schwartz adding his magic to the score.

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Shrek - The Musical

September 13 - 15, 2024

Join Shrek, Fiona and Donkey in this magical musical theatre version of the Oscar-winning Dreamworks animation. Following the same story beats as the movie, this Tony-winning show features original songs from Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), and a book by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole).

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Hannah Gadsby

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September 19, 2024

Emmy-Award winner Hannah Gadsby is a name you should probably know, or if you don't you will soon enough! Hannah Gadsby took the comedy world by storm with her Award-winning show entitled Nanette. A sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run and multiple Netflix specials later, Hannah Gadsby returns to the road for a North American tour following her fourth special with Netflix from 2024, the Gender Agenda, which united gender queer comedians from around the world.

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The Life and Music of George Michael

September 20, 2024

Pop superstar and activist George Michael is celebrated in this brand new show that pays tribute to his life and contribution to music. A true global phenomenon, you'll be taken on an immersive adventure that explores his four-decade career, from the early days in Wham! to his international solo success.

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Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse - Live in Concert

September 21, 2024

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking cinematic adventure with Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse Live in Concert! Watch the groundbreaking 2018 movie on an enormous screen while a captivating live orchestra, DJ and percussionists perform Daniel Pemberton's incredible hip-hop inspired musical score live.

Emerson Colonial Theater

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106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 2116

  • Year opened: 1900
  • Capacity: 1700
  • Concession stands
  • Merchandise booths
  • Disabled access
  • Air conditioning
  • In-house bar

The oldest continually operating theatre in Boston, The Emerson Colonial first opened in 1900 with a spectacular production of Ben Hur, which required a cast and crew of 350 people. Due to its size, it continues to this day to host big scale touring shows which struggle to find venues large enough in other cities.

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