Columbia Theatre (Boston)
Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts, US
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The Columbia Theatre (1891 – c. 1957) or Loew's New Columbia Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts, was a playhouse and cinema located in the South End at No. 978 Washington Street.[1][2] Charles Frohman, Isaac Baker Rich and William Harris ("Rich & Harris and Charles Frohman") oversaw the theatre until 1895.[3][4][5][6] Owners included J.J. Grace of New York and Loews.[7] Staff included Harry Farren,[8] Saul Hamilburg and Philip Shea.[9] The Columbia existed until its demolition in 1957.[10][11]
Performances
- 1492 Up to Date, with Rice's "Surprise Party"[12]
- Nat C. Goodwin, comedian[13]
- Herbert Graham's "His Wedding Day"[14]
- Brandon Thomas' Charley's Aunt[15]
- Hagenbeck's trained animals[16]
- Sydney Grundy's "Sowing the Wind"[17]
- "The Belle of New York"[18]
Notable people
Images
Advertisement for "His Wedding Day," 1893
Interior, 1896
Detail of 1896 map of Boston, showing location of Columbia Theatre
Advertisement for Evans & Hopper, 1903
Seating plan, 1904
