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National Theatre (Boston, 1836)

1836 establishments in Massachusetts1863 disestablishments19th century in BostonCommercial buildings completed in 1836Commercial buildings completed in 1852
Cultural history of BostonEvent venues established in 1836Former buildings and structures in BostonFormer theatres in BostonWest End, Boston
1860 NationalTheatre Boston
1860 NationalTheatre Boston

The National Theatre (1836-1863) was a theatre in the West End of Boston, Massachusetts, in the mid-19th century. William Pelby established the enterprise in 1836, and presented productions of "original pieces, and the efforts of a well selected stock company, which, with few exceptions, have been American. The scenery is of the highest order, and the business of the stage well directed. Mr C.A. Eaton made his debut at this theatre, and here Mr. F.S. Hill's early labors were eminently successful. Mr. J.S. Jones has written and produced on this stage thirty pieces, embracing every department except tragedy." William Washburn designed the building, erected on the site of the former Warren Theatre. Performers at the National included Edwin Adams, Marietta Zanfretta, Jean Margaret Davenport, Julia Dean, Jonathan Harrington, W.H. Smith, Mary Ann Vincent, and Billy Whitlock. In 1852 the theatre burnt down, and was rebuilt. In 1863 the building was again destroyed by fire.

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National Theatre (Boston, 1836)
Merrimac Street, Boston West End

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