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MainStage at the CFA Production Center | Brookline, MA

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About Boston University Theatre - MainStage

The Boston University Theatre - MainStage is BU’s multi-functional studio theatre within the CFA Production Center, located on Commonwealth Avenue in Brookline. With configurable seating up to 250 seats or varied external configurations, it serves as a dynamic space for productions by BU College of Fine Arts School of Theatre. Whether you’re attending fall classics or contemporary pieces, you’ll find a welcoming venue that’s easy to reach from the city and beyond.

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Venue details: 820 Commonwealth Ave, Brookline, MA 02446 (GPS sometimes lists 808 Commonwealth Ave). The MainStage operates within BU’s CFA Production Center and offers a flexible seating configuration to support a range of productions from intimate readings to fully staged performances. Parking is available at Lot F under Booth, with a loading dock at 148 Essex St; access typically begins 90 minutes prior to showtime. Transit options include MBTA Green Line (B train to Amory Street), CT2 and 57 bus lines, and BU Shuttle stop M2 for campus connections. Nearby hotels and dining options include Residence Inn Fenway Boston, Hotel Commonwealth, Verb Hotel, Courtyard Brookline, The Arcadian, and Homewood Suites by Hilton Brookline—perfect for a comfortable weekend in the city. For a complete experience, we’ve highlighted affiliate partner hotels and restaurants to help you plan your visit with confidence.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 250-seat flexible studio theatre (configurations vary by production; external bookings note a stock setup of 200 seats).
  • Address: 820 Commonwealth Ave, Brookline, MA 02446 (GPS often listed as 808 Commonwealth Ave for routing).
  • Venue type: Multi-functional studio theatre operated by BU College of Fine Arts School of Theatre, part of the CFA Production Center complex.
  • Seating chart: seating is configurable; BU pages indicate up to 250 seats; external bookings provide a stock setup of 200 seats and ground plans/diagrams.
  • Parking: Lot F under Booth; loading dock at 148 Essex St, Brookline; 90 minutes prior access; BU Parking options vary by event.
  • Transit: MBTA Green Line (B train to Amory Street), CT2 and 57 bus lines; BU Shuttle stop M2.
  • Nearby hotels: Residence Inn Fenway Boston (125 Brookline Ave), Hotel Commonwealth (500 Commonwealth Ave), Verb Hotel (1271 Boylston St), Courtyard Brookline (40 Webster St), The Arcadian Hotel (1200 Beacon St), Homewood Suites by Hilton Brookline (111 Boylston St).
  • Notable events hosted: Angels in America (Fall 2018 season), Runaways (Dec 2018), Dolores Claiborne (Feb 2019), The Lathe of Heaven (Apr–May 2019), Sunday in the Park with George (April 2024).
  • Renaming/demolition note: BU’s mainstage moved from the Huntington Avenue campus to the new Booth Theatre on Commonwealth Avenue and was renamed; the venue opened as Booth Theatre in 2017–2018 and continues as BU’s CFA performance space.