Wilbur Theatre

The Wilbur is the ultimate destination for comedy and music in Boston. It is a must for anyone looking to kick back and have a good laugh, or catch top national live music in the heart of Boston's historic theater district.

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  • Phone

    (617) 248-9700

  • Website

    thewilbur.com

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    Comedy Club

Address

246 Tremont St (at Stuart St.) Boston , MA 02116 United States

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Frank

Gorgeous theater and the best place in Boston for world-class comedy . Floor seating is the way to go. Balconies have zero leg room.

Alyson

Sound isn't the best if you're right up front. Staff will give you a hard time for taking photos so be subtle about it. Venue best for seated Older Person events ; it can't handle rock shows.

Jennifer Leonard

The Wilbur is a great place to see non-music shows, particularly comedy shows ; but the floor seats close the stage are a pain. Balcony seats are best, but don't offer all that much leg room.

Debra Schultz

It's nice that the theater is pretty small but if you are at the hightop tables with people in front of you at the same level, it's really hard to see. I really don't like when I can't see at a show.

Maria DaRocha

Definitely try to get floor seats or balcony seating - the Mezzanine has very uncomfortable and tight seating for anyone over 5'2".

MJ BJorlie

Bruce Campbell was extremely funny and very responsive to the audience, wld love to see another live show. Thx Bruce

Yuval Zukerman

Terrific food - rubs and dumplings were excellent. Very. Very. Loud . No need to talk when food is that good.

Bill Blumenreich

The Wilbur Theatre has the best stand up comedy in Boston. Check http://www.TheWilbur.com for a updated show schedule

Caitlyn Hall

The staff is super sweet and friendly , really cozy cool place to check out comedians. Womens bathroom is tiny but kind of adorable.

Dom Portalla

Seating is a bit tight, but the venue brings in quality artists to make it worth the minor discomfort. Great, intimate spot to catch some stand-up comedy .

Michael Couture

Nice older theater . Insane drink prices which were half the cost of entry to the show.

Jamie Lin

Great venue for a comedy show ! but dear god that gin & tonic was unpalatable.

Kevin Sanborn

Agreeing with Emily about comedy seating. I had seats right next to the stage and I was miserable. Would have enjoyed the show a lot more in comfy balcony seats .

Rachael

The Wilbur has A+ social media marketing ! Look for the signs for the show's official hash tag.

Yuval Zukerman

Fun venue, intimate relative to others.

Shannon Kelleher

Awesome spot to catch a comedy show

Jennifer Carrigg

Great intimate venue for comedians!

Mike Callahan

Small and intimate venue . Was great to see Frank Caliendo's comedy show .

Massachusetts Convention

Boston Common Garage is a short walk from the Wilbur Theatre. On weekends and evenings (after 4PM) parking is just $11.

Daniel Tewfik

Great for a comedy show . Even the seats in the back felt close.

Kelsey Schur

Check out DeadBeat at the China Pearl to keep dancing after DSO! It's free and till 2 am!!!

Enig Mue

Common Sense: Try to be seated in the middle, the acoustics are much better

Brett Joss

Don't sit in the table seats up front. You'll hurt your neck!

Deanna M.

the balcony seats were so comfortable ! staff was professional and very helpful.

Peepers24

Miss the old Domenics across the street. Loved their pizza , and Domenic was great

Dany Carlo

Best stand up comedy venue ! Comedian D.L. Hughley's live show was epic!

Emily Yeager

Mezzanine or Balcony seating is must for the comedy shows . Don't get squished into those tiny seats & tables on the ground floor.

Tanya LaClair

cool club, bar location was awkward though causing lines throughout the theater . Great balcony seats .

Jenny

most 4/20 unfriendly place in Boston to see a hip hop show.

Jared Bamford

Beautiful, intimate theatre !

Betsy S.

If you're tall, don't sit in the balcony seats . Long legs don't work in balcony seats .

Amy Allen

It is so unbelievably hot in this place that it is unbearable. Second time that I have almost walked out because if the heat. Paying too much to not have the temp control. Melting....

Kathryn VanderWyk

Great comedy shows here!

Mick

$66 for 2 beers & 2 mixed drinks - load up on nips before heading in-

Diana Chabot

Eric stonestreet n Jesse T. Fergerson was a great funny show Happy happy Birthday Jesse

Gopu Menon

The balcony seats were bad at all. The Machine exceeded my expectation

Elena Bonilla

Drinks are CRAZY expensive !! Seats are already so close together.

Timothy McCarthy

The seating here is way to close for comfort, but always has the best shows

Jackie de Haan

amazing venue

Em Russ

$43 for two drinks!!!! Outrageous! Drink before or after but not there!!!

Karen Frascona

Seeing The Cult

David Vincent

Great place to watch a show.

VH1

If you want food, you’re in luck. It’s in Chinatown, so everything around is a good option. – Tucker B.

Julian Weisser

There is really no bad view from the Balcony . I prefer it to being far back and underneath.

Barry Farrington

Great time with @KathyGriffin

Kenneth O'Donnell

20 bucks just for a drink

Dennis S

Make sure to bring padding for your ass cuz the seats are worse then when I was in elementary school .

Charis J. Douglass (Klingon Commander)

Da floor iz da place 2 b!

Michael Boyle

Bathroom is way downstairs

Capt Awesome

Its got some cute waitresses , bit the place is cold n drafty...most of the seating is crowded and sucks. Wayy better comedy venues in NYC

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