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Guide To Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre & Shubert Theatre

Wang Theater
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Citi Performing Arts Center is a non-profit, first-class performing arts organization. It's focused on enriching the lives of those within the region, children family and neighbors, with culture, art and education. Outreach and education through the Memorial Education Fund established in 1988 has reached over 300,000 children to date, reaching inner school programs, adults, teens and empowering teachers to express themselves more fully in the performing arts.

Citi Performing Arts Center 
Wang Theatre
270 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 482-9393
Shubert Theatre
265 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116
(866) 348-9738
www.citicenter.org
Wang Theatre first opened its doors to the public in 1925 as a vaudeville cathedral and big band institution called "The Met." Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Wang Theatre was restored to its recent grandeur in 1983. Noted as one of the five largest stages in the country, it attracts Broadway, music festivals and first class theatre troops to Boston.

Shubert Theatre dubbed "The little Princess" is home to many local community arts programs centered in the city's theater district. Seating capacity holds a mammoth 1,500+ in this beautifully restored venue allowing large opera tours, music, theater and dance companies to perform before a vast crowd in comfort with easy access to public transportation.

Steve Martin & Martin Short
Wang Theatre

Date: April 7, 2016
Time: 8 p.m.

An evening of stand-up, film clips, musical numbers and excerpts of the antics during their lives in the business of Broadway makes this tour "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life." Steve Martin, at the beginning of his career, frequently included exceptional banjo performances in his comedy routine. Touring alongside Martin Short and Mr. Martin, the Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers perform lively, fun Bluegrass pieces and are ready to accompany Martin to bring down the house. Be ready for first class comedy and Grammy award-winning music for one evening only at the Wang Theatre.

Martin Lawrence
Wang Theatre

Date: April 30, 2016
Time: 8 p.m.

Martin Lawrence takes center stage at the Wang Theatre for his Boston evening presentation of "Doin' Time: Uncut Live." This popular comedian and actor has expanded his success from his beginnings with The Improv into television, producing and directing. A creative force, Martin Lawrence has won the hearts of families in his self-named television series Martin, his peers' admiration starring in Bad Boys, and the crew behind the camera by directing and starring in Big Momma's House. A proven talent delighting audiences at each and every stop makes this quite an event to look forward to.

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The Cult
Shubert Theatre

Date: April 5, 2016
Time: 7:30 p.m.

After a ten-year hiatus, The Cult's recent trilogy masterpiece is complete. "Hidden," the culmination of the rock band's critically acclaimed endeavor, began with "Born Into This" in 2007 and "Choice Of Weapon" in 2012. The Cult's loyal following has been patiently waiting for the group's tenth studio album to be released, so bringing "Alive In The Hidden City" tour to Boston is undoubtedly going to be a sold-out show. The momentum has only begun with cameos in support of Jimmy Page and Cheryl Crow tours, creating the soundtrack for the smash movie "Gone In Sixty Seconds" and their unforgettable riff for a catchy car is commercial gaining new fans along the way is no surprise. This is the age of alternative rock and heavy metal raves, and The Cult is having a revival.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Shubert Theatre

Contemporary dance troupe Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has been entertaining audiences for over thirty eight years. They express passion through adventurous choreography and musical design. From start to finish, the energy explodes from center stage combining jazz, ballet and modern dance in a powerful expression of movement. The troupe's mission of empowering young adults to deeper expression in the fine arts makes this dance company a must-see.

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