Can not express enough how beautiful the Boston Opera House is! Only thing, the seats are Very close and small! The staff is wonderful. Be advised, it has high security. Metal detectors which makes us all safe. Prices of drinks are expensive. Water is 5 dollars, a glass of wine 15 dollars, 17 for a mixed drink. Plenty of bathrooms, a elevator for handicap as well. Lots of restaurants available in walking distance. No street parking but garages available. The sound and lighting, impeccable! Treat yourself, go and enjoy a show or concert!

The French Quarter was an amazing dining experience. Sabad the bartender was very engaging and professional. He was quite knowledgeable and I allowed him to guide my entire evening dining experience and he did so with such aplomb! His recommendations were spot on.Each drink he reccomend and created for me was well executed and balanced. Ryan the server was also very professional. In fact everyone I encountered throughout the evening were friendly and professional. The drinks were sublime and the food was truly NOLA inspired and managed to carry the heart of New Orleans in its southern flavors with subtlety and boldness in its presentation. The French Quarter restaurant captures the spirit of New Orleans so wonderfully on your palate, as you close your eyes and the music drifts so subtle throughout the room taking you back to the excitement of jazz, drinks and good good eatn we all know the world over to be in the FRENCH QUARTER!! Calvin Cherry

Its the Boston Opera house. Whats not to love?Beautifully decorated, restored. Always breathe taking.Oh seating. The seating is standard theatre seating, tight smallish, tolerable at worst.Bathrooms. All the way down in the first floor for the men. Women? Good luck.

Went to watch The Lion King. Loved every bit of it. The intricate design of the century-old opera house impressed us. However, the reason for 3 stars are only the poor quality old, dirty, dusty and super congested seats. It was totally unexpected as every one paid a good amount of money to be there but the seats are a total disappointment. It was super crammed. The dust on the chairs caused me itching everywhere as I’m allergic to dust and it only happens when I sit on dusty floors. People around us were also complaining about the chairs. I’d have loved to visit again for another show but I ll give it a second thought as it’s really mot worth it for the seats! Please Boston Opera House, fix the seats. I’m sure I along with many people would love to visit more often.

The best place in Boston for theatrical events especially their yearly Nutcracker! Plenty of staff to help you and point you in the right direction. I recommend the Dress Circle seats. Also has in seat menus for preshow and intermission, though I am unsure of their ordering process.

Great ambience. We went for a show-NutCracker. Lovely crowd, it was Christmas time so Opera House was fully decorated. Dance and performance was great fun specially if one loves ballet.

Wonderful place to catch a show. Just be sure to make reservations at a restaurant in the area a few weeks (or more) before the event. Nearby restaurants are full after an event & do not take walk-ins.

Ive been to Boston Opera House with my Mom and my Sister when I saw Wicked on my 17th Birthday. a few years later I saw The Lion King and it was good like the original 1994 Animated movie including the 2019 Live Action one

Great venue. Lots of restaurants around to go to before a show.I went to see Bryan Ferry, great show.

One of the most beautiful theater spaces Ive ever visited. The ornate and beautiful architecture is breathtaking. Its located in a great area of Boston near Boston Common and plenty of hotels and restaurants. Of course, seeing Hamilton in this space doesnt hurt! The ONLY downside is not enough bathroom space!!!

The Opera House is such a beautiful venue. Weve seen a few different shows there now, and each time has been a wonderful experience.

We went to watch Cinderella ballet, and it was the first time we stepped in Boston Opera House! It was gorgeous inside the opera house. With good elegant decoration and stunning atmosphere, nice place to have a Friday night date with my partner.

Very comfortable seating. Audio was fantastic. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth a visit!

Beautiful venue with wonderful shows. Everyone in Boston should make it a point to visit at least once. The architecture is historic and the decoration is beautiful! We saw The Nutcracker here, and really enjoyed it. Definitely expensive, but worth it!

Saw Boston Ballets Classic Balanchine at the Boston Opera House during May of 2018, and it was a great experience.I played Classical music when I was younger, but Id somehow never gone to see an Opera or a Ballet performances?As a venue, the Boston Opera House has a Boston charm and a hall thats acoustically exceptional. The orchestra sounded fantastic. The dancers were amazing athletes and artists as well.Im very happy I went with my darling wife!

I went here with my husband and our friends to see Dear Evan Hansen. The place is beautiful and the performance was terrific. We were able to get in and out pretty quickly without any issues. The location is great and just a short walk from parking garages. I would definitely recommend seeing a show here.

Wonderful performance of Miss Saigon today. Staff was all courteous and helpful. The venue is beautiful. The restrooms were clean.

I have been here MANY times but most recently to see “Hello, Dolly!” The Opera House is a beautiful theatre and pretty easy to get to with multiple parking garages nearby alone with T stops. They recently started delivery of snacks and concessions to your seat and though I didn’t use the service it would be a great way to avoid lines, especially when bringing kids to the theatre. The seats are also very comfortable even for the longer classic shows! The staff is very friendly and courteous also! All in all I have had many great experiences there!

It was my first time seeing the nutcracker and the first time I set foot in the Boston Opera House, and sure enough it did not disappoint. Just walking into the theater room you are greeted by a picturesque view of architectural wonderment. The design of the building was without a doubt painstakingly wrought to fruition with no ounce of detail left unchecked or unnoticed. From the balcony to the seats to the stage itself you are witnessing a true work of art that is a site to behold. Whats even better is that description I just presented is just the theater itself, the play itself was altogether the cherry on top to an already enlightening experience. Ive heard of how good the nutcracker is but until you actually view it for yourself, you really have no idea how magical it is. At least for my experience I felt they put out all the stops. Charming, witty, spectacular. Each performance a delightful nod to the other while also throwing in a brand of humor from a bubbly bear that had you splitting your side with laughter. At the end of it all you were elated to see the conclusion of such a magnificent performance and yet a bit sorrowful that it was over. No wonder families make it an annual tradition. To anyone that even considers it, dont think too long, just go and live and experience you will never forget and hopefully never regret

The building is small and squeezed between huge skyscrapers. You almost dont see it. But once you do, its a wonder to behold! Such exquisite architecture and so meticulously restored. So totally worth it.Being in downtown Boston, parking is hell. Thankfully, theres a paid parking plaza about a block down.

Beautiful place to come and watch a show. The nutcracker ballet is the best performance to go see here. Love the architecture and interior design. The art work on the walls are clearly well preserved which brings a vintage wonderful feel to this theater.

Very clean, friendly staff, very organized.. Enjoyed that they now have an at seat menu so you do not have to wait in lines, or even leave you seat for that matter. Bathrooms were well tended to and there was an attend to help keep lines moving during intermission.

Great restoration on a classic theater. This place isnt large so even the balcony seats view isnt bad. There are a lot very steep steps to get up there. They have a couple bars where you can purchase liquor, wine and beer before and during the show. Before the show starts they have wait staff wandering around who can take your order from your seat. Just be warned the drinks arent sold at discount prices. They have a gift shop too. Saw the Nutcracker there and it was excellent. You can park in the Lafayette garage which is a block away. Will cost about $20. Beware the garage elevators were not working at the time and we had to take the stairs. Hopefully theyll fix that. The T has a stop close by. Beautiful place to see theater.

It is always so mesmerizing to visit Boston opera house. The decorations and lighting are out of the world. The classic musicals are always entertaining and transcend you to a different world altogether.

Beautiful space and staff. Make extra time to take in all of the details. Show was excellent.

I attend the Nutcracker every year at this gorgeous venue. It’s a treat to just enter this gorgeous Opera House in Boston. The shows are fantastic, as well as the wine and snacks at intermission. The staff is excellent - very helpful and accommodating. This is a must-see in Boston!

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME, I saw cats last night and it was the best and it was my first musical ever!

Beautiful theater! Good acoustics! Drinks available... Which are on the pricy side and served cool not cold. Helpful staff. Enjoyed my show. Good connectivity to public transport. Buses and T.

I went for Waitress musical, and I fell in love with the architecture of the place I was at seat 14E which is a bit to the right and I could see the deaf interpreters agitating, however it didnt distract me too much from the play. Sounds was good and a couple of people including myself smuggled a water bottle & snacks to survive the 2h30 performance!

The staff is always exceptional. They will direct you to your seat with ease. If you have any questions about your ticket they provide prompt replies. Snacks are typically upcharged with options of assorted candies and pretzels. Beer and wine is also available for purchase. Depending on the performance staff are able to take your order from your seat. Doors open 30 min before showtime and the lobby area 60 min beforehand.

The building was gorgeous. The ushers were kind and patient. The drinks were good. Just a very positive experience. As far as the performance, it was so beautiful to watch the ballet company dance. Love it!

The Opera House is nice though the restrooms could use updating. We went to see Boston Ballets rendition of the Nutcracker which was nice, some of the scenes/dances were outstanding where as others were just okay. Overall I enjoyed myself and my wife loved it.

Boston Ballet! The Nutcracker! My love was smiling for the entire show! The grandness of the Opera House is breathtaking. Its so elegant. I wish I was alive way back in the day when men would wear suits or tuxedos and women wore gowns to shows.

Just amazing!! The show awesome. Theatre clean. Staff friendly and appropriate for the occasion.Tickets reasonable. Im going in the spring WELL DONE!!!

My wife and I saw A Bronx Tale and we had a great time and it was a amazing performance. Exceeded my expectations of a musical.

Gorgeous art work and decor. Seating was excellent. Not a bad view in the house. Some paint could use attention on the walls...

The whole atmosphere is so exciting! It was just recently restored to its 1926 glory and it feels so grandiose when you walk into the opera hall. The Boston Ballet, which often performs here is extremely excellent and would consider them national class, and maybe even a world class company.

Our second time in Boston opera house. Everything was organized and pointed out by very nice and knowledgeable staff. The Lion King musical was unbelievable!

Nice place, comfortable seats, polite staff, clean bathrooms, good sound system, unobstructed views. All together, it was a very pleasant experience!

Gorgeous old theater with amazing architectural details. This is how theaters should look! Staff is very helpful and highly personable. The intermission line for the ladies room is incredibly long but it does move quickly - just stay in line and youll be fine!

️ seeing families with their kids having a great time seeing live performances held here.Also, safe nice location.

Went to see Cats. Beautiful, clean theater. Great show. Just as much fun as when I saw it in NYC 30+ years ago!

Great old building with original architectural appeal. Could use some updates (i.e. bathrooms). Great place to bring your family for an occasional ballet performance. Parking, as you may assume is scarce, but they have a deal with local Milenium Ritz Carlton Garage for slightly discounted fare.

Me and a friend were supposed to see the Mean Girls Musical in January. It was a Christmas gift from my parents. Me and a friend had dinner reservations before the show at Maggianos. We got off the train and were walking to the restaurant. My friend tripped and fell on her face and lost consciencness. Called 911 and we ended up spending the night at Tufts Medical Center Hospital. She broke her cheekbone and got a concussion. We never made it to dinner or the show. Both me and my friends mother contacted Boston Opera House in hopes of either getting a refund or allowing us to see another showing. They refused. Given the circumstances, they should have let us see another showing or a different show. I wont be giving them any more business.

The Opera House is iconic and the sound is superb. That said, handicap access is limited and , if you have difficulty walking up stairs, youll have trouble. Handrails are limited, steps are narrow. The staff is extremely helpful but theres only so much they can do with an old building which NEEDS handicap update!

Bucket list checked. The house is beautiful. Will go again for another show

Absolutely beautiful inside. The ceiling and decor is wonderful. The shows are amazing. Get crowded right before the show so arrive as early as you can.

Words cannot express. My husband brought me here as a surprise to celebrate my birthday. The show was the amazing! Boston Opera House is stunning!

This is a great venue for theater arts and live music. The architecture is beautiful and the performances are superbly produced.Getting in from the street involves a security check, but the line moves quickly.Intermission queue control for the restroom is very efficient.

Great theater. Blown away by its beautiful architectural design. Sound and echo was good. Seating was not comfortable as present day Movie theaters. But thats not a negative point. This is how Broadway seatings are designed. Mostly all musical Broadway shows are here.Overall very new and great experience.

Awesome ambiance and beautiful place. Been their Friday evening and surprise surprise. Great show. Amazing sitting in gallery and mind blowing acting treat. One of best memory of Boston.The building is great display of art and creativity.

Old school auditorium. Grand. Spacious, no tripping over peoples feel when passing between rows. Great stage.

Nice venue. Really enjoyed coming here to see Hamilton.

An amazing experience.. the play was fabulous.. the venue was gorgeous!!

Beautiful building. We saw Hamilton there and it was amazing. The staff is very competent and friendly. Biggest thing is the lines to get to your seat, but honestly thats not even a real complaint. They have large bathrooms and no wait lines for them, which is always a pleasant surprise. Great place to see a show!

A beautiful theater built in 1925, originally a movie theater, is now the perfect place to catch a ballet or Broadway play in great style. There is a small bar serving drinks, most notably champagne in plastic flutes, to enjoy at intermission.

Beautiful theater, well run! Always have nice productions and parking is very close!

I accidentally went to see Hello Dolly while in Boston. I got turned around with my directions and instead of trying to get to my original destination I found myself walking by the Opera house. When I saw the playbill I thought what better way to spend a Saturday night in Boston? I was not disappointed. The House is smaller than I expected, but the acoustics and architecture were beautiful. Highly recommended.

In town for the Boston Ballets production of The Nutcracker. Great performance. Beautiful architecture and decor.

So amazing the Boston Ballet is world class. Perfect performance to see In Boston. I loved Giselle from the pageantry, live music and dance. A solid fusion of the higher arts. A visual feast for the eyes and the soul...

Impressive building. The show was grate. Even is not any show on is worthed to visit it but I dont know if there is an inside tour.

The Citizens Bank Opera House was phenomenal! Its so beautiful and the perfect venue for a show! Easy to get to, lots of parking and dining options nearby.

A meticulously restored historical treasure in the heart of Boston, the Opera House gives theater-goers an experience unlike any other. From the sweeping entry hall, to the classicly-designed staircases, to the full stage and orchestra, this is a venue for the ages. Come for a show and marvel at the old-world style construction. Learn about the history of this, foundational building in Bostons arts community and how it has evolved and grown with the city. A must-see for locals and visitors alike.

Great Venue. All seats seem to hit the perfect spot, acoustic is great and. Of course, locatio. Bar was busy. But yet appropriately staffed. Great evening.

Beautiful venue. Staff and experience was wonderful.

Went to the Sunday Matinee to see The Lion King which was Great! Puppetry was amazing the Actors were wonderful. Saw it 16 years ago for the first time, We liked it on a bigger stage better because of more animals. That being said we were disappointed in our seats. We paid $415 for two seats, row A, in the Mezzanine. We were seated on folding chairs, in front of the first row in the Mezzanine to the right facing the stage, in the isle, where patrons congregated to talk to the ushers to find thier seats....well into the show. My husband politely spoke to the usherette, during intermission to inquire of our seating, she told him to Just sit down! , not bothering to check our tickets. I believe the seating was misrepresented when ordering through Citizen Bank,...... an isle seat... on a folding chair... is not a $200.00 + seat, in the Mezzanine.

Love this space, always feels like a treat to sit in the grandeur. The bar moves quickly, but the in-seat ordering and delivery of drinks and snacks to the seats away from the lobby feels almost decadent. The ladies room line can become absurd at intermissions. It moves, but I’m always a little panicked at the sight and annoyed at the disparity with the gents.

I had a great time here with my fiance! We saw the Nutcracker!

Enjoyed the ballets Nutcracker performance a few days ago. Great costumes, sets, and dancing...although while enjoyable, it was a safe performance that didnt include any really amazing jumps or showcase moves at the musics highlights where youd expect them.

The Boston Opera House is a stunning and breathtaking theater located near Emerson College in Boston. The display of architecture inside the building is phenomenal. Saw the national touring company production of Wicked there. What a spectacular show. Will definitely be back in the future.

Excellent venue for concerts or plays. Watched the Phantom of the opera on my last visit with my family. Wonderful experience.

Beautiful theater and an amazing experience only negative is that the seats are so tight together

Great Opera House. Lovely venue. Flowed well. Ample time to get drinks and find seats before the show.

The Boston Opera House is a classical performance stage. It is somewhat crowded and exciting requires some patience. The service and concession stand offers are appropriate and excellent.

Saw the Nutcracker. Enjoyed it! Get there early! Recommend parking at 22 Kingston st. $12 after hours. You also get a $2 discount from the show.

Love this theater! Ive seen the Lion King and Wicked here, both performances were spectacular and the theater is beautiful and well organized.

Went to see CATS musical and loved it.

The opera house is deliciously beautiful. The staff impeccably kind and helpful. The Boston Ballets Nutcracker was worth seeing every year (a tradition with us). Beware if you have mobility issues, no railings within the theater and the stairs will be a challenge. Id give them four stars except this: SHAME on the management for degrading both the venue and the performance by hawking food and drink to carry into the theater. CHEAPENS the entire experience. I was disgusted not only was food permitted, but it was sold like a cheap movie venue both in the lobby and with peddlers within the theater itself. So sorry to see that extra commercialism and the dumbing down of the theater experience by having munchies in the seat next to me. Whats next? Onstage commercials?

Looks nice just worried about a fire emergency when the building is full.

Attended the ballet The Nutcracker at the Citizens Bank Opera House. The opera house is a fantastic venue with a classic environment, comfortable seating, and polite, helpful staff. I honestly dont think there is a bad seat in the house.

Great. The staff the show everything about the night was great. BTW we checked out Cats. Awesome.

I went to see The Nutcracker with my sister, we had seen Coppelia in March. Both productions were fantastic. We have seen different variations of The Nutcracker and this was great, there was humor that added to the delight of all of us.

Gorgeous! However, our seats in the balcony were not good at all. Everyone in the balcony constantly has to move to try to see the stage. I stood in the back for the entire second act to be able to see. We wont be going back unless we can afford better seats.

Great art decor theatre. Saw hamilton here which was just great!!

CATS was superperb some credit is due the acoustics! The renovation -amazing. Crowd control good. ENJOY

My husband and I recently went to The Nutcracker and it was absolutely gorgeous. Pictures do not do this venue justice. Absolutely incredible memories.

Gorgeous venue for a fantastic performance . They effectively accommodated a large crowd to get to their seats and, out, after the production

Went to see Miss Saigon which we loved! The theater is lovely and old its so Boston. Most of the seats are actually great. Just beware of the ones on the side close to the front. Some are actually great and some not. The attendants are professional and attentive.

What a gorgeous theatre. The restoration was just amazing; it feels like we are heading back in time to see some grand performance. Everything from the lobby to the hallways to the theater itself are just stunning. Its a performance itself.There are great sight lines from every seat in the house as far as we could tell. The Ballet was wonderful; the performers are top notch. We will absolutely go back again.

Love the history of this building and its unassuming facade on Washington. Once you step through into the lobby, youre reminded of days gone by and a different sense of elegance and class- when people used to dress up for a performance.Seats are comfortable and spacious enough where you dont feel cramped. Drink options are pricey, but kind of what youd expect.

Saw The Lion King play. It was awesome!! Ive seen the play before and since then would strongly recommend it. Highly suggest getting to the theater..if you dont wanna wait forever finding a decent parking spot. Other wise the theatre inside was absolutely stunning. To know it took years to restore made the results look incredible. At the time..I admire it because I had other things to look at besides staring at my phone before the show and the during intermission.

The ornate details of this old theater house is amazing!

First the staff there is so helpful. They are there helping people enjoy there experience at the Opera House. They are willing do what it takes to make you happy, very professional staff. Beautiful building and great shows. I had a wounderful time. I just wish some people who are also there to see a show would leave there bad attitudes and child like behavior at home. Thanks for a great time. Loved it.

Loved the Nutcracker, but wish they told me when I bought tickets that it was going to be childrens day. Lots of coughing and sneezing kids in attendance. One actually sneezed slime all over one in our party. I blame the parents lack of common sense. Location and production are always magnificent. Be careful of parking at recommended Ritz garage, they oversold the garage.

Beautiful building! Wonderful production

Love coming here for performances. Today is Dear Evan Hanse ...cant wait to see it as the music is fantastic!

Wanderlust has been the most successful in decades and the best part about this story was that the film had already made it. Wonderful for the family to come together with their friends and family.

This theater is beautiful. The house is spacious and majestic, almost enough to distract you from the performers. Boston Ballet performs at this theater, as well as many other dance and acting companies.

Great venue to see a show. Good sight lines and acoustics, although the seats are not pitched such that a tall head in front of you does not obstruct your view. Beautiful theatre and well-managed restrooms!

Loved it saw Hamilton . Great seats crowd moved around pretty easily drinks and merch were easy to get.