The Boch Center

Our Mission We are a nonprofit innovator and guardian of iconic venues, providing relevant and inclusive performing arts entertainment and cultural educational experiences for the most diverse audiences possible. Vision, Values and Background The Boch Center has ignited a greater appreciation for creativity as an essential component to our society for generations and is home to Boston’s iconic Wang and Shubert Theatres, which have anchored the historic Theater District for 100 years. We believe it is a right, not a privilege, for all individuals to access the arts regardless of background or means. We believe the arts heal, transform lives, and create opportunities for expression, dialogue, and shared cultural experiences. We believe the arts keep us a civilized society, and accessibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and civic engagement are among our highest priorities. Our staff and Board leadership reflect the communities we serve because we believe diverse perspectives fuel compassion and innovation and help us see beyond our past experiences and toward the future ahead of us. Located in the fashionable theatre district in downtown Boston, the Boch Center offers a lively setting for a variety of special events and meetings in both of our venues. Restored to its 1920’s elegance, the Wang Theatre is a marvelous historic landmark that is able to accommodate intimate gatherings of twenty to full-scale events for several thousand. Picture your next special event; gala fundraiser, wedding, festive event or corporate meeting in the spectacular Grand Lobby, with its one hundred foot (100’) domed ceiling, grand staircase, fifteen-foot chandeliers and opulent decor. Modeled after the Palace of Versailles, the Grand Lobby will make your guests feel like royalty. Consider a new product introduction or a national sales incentive meeting in the lavish 3,562- seat theatre. In addition to being one of the largest stages in the country, the theatre offers a unique opportunity to hold an elegant dinner or thematic celebration gala right on stage. During a pre performance reception, watch the crowd stream into the Grand Lobby from your vantage point at an intimate cafe table in the Encore Terrace - an ideal setting for a gathering of up to 90 people.