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About Roberts Studio Theatre at Boston Center For The Arts
Welcome to Roberts Studio Theatre, the flexible black-box stage tucked inside the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts in Boston’s vibrant South End. The venue is known for its adaptable seating configurations—ranging from proscenium to thrust and arena-like layouts—making it a versatile home for intimate productions, readings, conferences, and special events. With a capacity of 157–250 depending on seating, Roberts Studio Theatre is a reliable option for performers and audiences seeking an intimate yet versatile theatrical experience.
Whether you’re planning a night of theatre, a conference, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you secure your plans with ease.
Address: 527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116. The venue sits within the Calderwood Pavilion (BCA) in the South End, a hub for inventive theatre and arts collaboration. The space hosts productions by SpeakEasy Stage Company and other resident artists, and has welcomed Huntington Theatre productions such as We Had a World and Oedipus El Rey. In addition to performances, Roberts Studio Theatre is a popular venue for conferences and private events, thanks to its flexible configuration and strong technical capabilities.
Parking and transit options are convenient to help you plan your visit. Nearby garages include Atelier 505 Parking Garage, the Garage at 100 Clarendon Street, and a Shawmut/East Berkeley Streets lot. Valet service is available Wednesday through Saturday from 6pm. For public transit, you’ll find MBTA access via the Orange Line at Back Bay and the Green Line at Copley, plus multiple bus routes including No. 43 and nearby lines.
To make your visit seamless, we highlight nearby hotels and dining options. The Colonnade Hotel, Boston Park Plaza, Omni Parker House, and Hilton Boston Park Plaza are all within a short distance and offer convenient stays when you’re catching a show or coordinating a multi-day visit. We’ve also got affiliate hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your plans and maximize your South End experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
- Venue type: Nancy & Edward Roberts Studio Theatre, a flexible black-box studio theatre inside the Calderwood Pavilion (BCA) in the South End
- Capacity: 157–250 depending on seating configuration
- Seating/chart: Flexible configuration with ADA seating; multiple configurations (proscenium/thrust/arena-like setups noted in venue specs)
- Parking: Nearby garages including Atelier 505 Parking Garage, Garage @ 100 Clarendon Street, and a Shawmut/East Berkeley Streets lot; valet service Wed–Sat from 6pm
- Transit: MBTA access via Orange Line (Back Bay) and Green Line (Copley); plus bus No. 43 and other nearby lines
- Nearby hotels: The Colonnade Hotel (120 Huntington Ave), Boston Park Plaza (50 Park Plaza), Omni Parker House (60 School Street), Hilton Boston Park Plaza (50 Park Plaza)
- Notable events/uses: Hosted by SpeakEasy Stage Company and other resident companies; used by Actors’ Shakespeare Project; Huntington Theatre productions such as We Had a World and Oedipus El Rey have played in the Calderwood Pavilion complex; space is also used for conferences and special events