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 The Colonial Theatre is the oldest continually-operating theatre in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Designed by the architectural firm of Clarence Blackall and paid for by Frederick L. Ames (see also Ames Building, Boston) the theatre first opened its doors for a performance of Ben-Hur on December 20, 1900. Ben Hur operated with a cast and crew of 350 people and featured eight live horses on stage in full gallop during the chariot race scene. The play was so mechnically and technically extraordinary, it was featured on the cover of Scientific American. It is located at 106 Boylston on the Boston Common at the former site of the Boston Public Library. In the early and mid 20th century, Boston was a well-known venue for Broadway producers to try out new productions before bringing them to New York. The residents of Boston were therefore treated to a sneak peek at many well-known Broadway shows at the Colonial. Other notable Boston theatres of the day are the Majestic, Shubert, Wilbur and the Metropolitan. |
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