The Wilbur Theatre, Music and nightlife, Boston
Photograph: Jessica Howe | The Wilbur Theatre

The Wilbur Theatre

  • Music | Music venues
  • Theater District
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Time Out says

The Wilbur was built in 1914 in a Federal Revival style. It might seem plain compared to its more fantastically conceived Theatre District neighbors, but rather than a faux European showcase, its architecture replicates a Beacon Hill mansion, honoring Boston’s own significance as an artistic center. Though the Wilbur mostly showcases national comedy and popular music acts these days, and no longer counts as numero uno for splashy theatrical productions, it is a major, much cherished entertainment venue for the city.

Details

Address
246 Tremont St
Boston
02116
Cross street:
Stuart St
Transport:
Orange line to Chinatown

What’s on

Ron Funches

Ron Funches takes the stage with a style that’s equal parts disarming charm and razor-sharp wit. His comedy draws on a background that spans sitcoms, reality TV, and animated blockbusters, but it’s his unmistakable warmth that sets the tone in the room. Funches weaves stories from his life with a delivery that feels both spontaneous and meticulously crafted, shifting from playful observations to moments of genuine vulnerability. Audiences familiar with his turns on The Traitors or New Girl will recognize the sly humor, but his stand-up digs deeper, revealing a performer who’s as comfortable riffing on pop culture as he is sharing personal anecdotes. The result is a set that feels intimate without losing its bite, inviting the crowd into Funches’s world for an evening that’s as thoughtful as it is funny.
  • Stand-up
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