American Repertory Theater

Anne Yount

My daughter and I saw 1776 yesterday, and while the musical was great, the venue was terrible. We received an e-mail the night before that was the most ridiculous thing I have seen in all my years. They basically accused us of being racists, and warned us to leave our "anti-blackness" at home. Wow! They told us not to print the tickets, not to drive to the theater, and to make sure we brought a mask and had our vaccine cards ready to show. My husband and I saw "A Beautiful Noise" at the Emerson Colonial the week before, and there was no mask requirement, and no vaccine requirement. I have had 4 shots and I wore a mask for almost 2 years. Enough is enough! We arrived a few minutes early, and I put my purse on a table to get out my id and vaccine card and I was yelled at by a young employee, because the table was reserved for Covid testing. Then I asked to use the bathroom, because I really needed to go, and I was told I could walk several blocks in over 100 degree heat and use a public restroom! The bathrooms at the theater are also open to all genders, and I would rather not use a restroom with a man. Maybe I am just old fashioned. They finally agreed to let us in (we were literally there 2 minutes before the doors were supposed to open) they did not even check my daughter's id and vaccine record! This theater is run by a bunch of rude, obnoxious, self important, jerks! This was my first time visiting this theater (I have been to many productions all around the world for over 40 years) and I will NEVER return. Great show - lousy theater management!

Caroline DeBrota

1776 was absolutely phenomenal. I will certainly return to see more shows here in the future

Chris Bailey

Great place to watch a show. Front row is a little tight on legroom!

David G

Just saw 1776. This is an exuberant production with a wonderful cast. The choice to use an all woman cast is provocative and brilliant. Some of the play has a special "ring" due to recent political events that are challenging our liberties. The play however seems way too long and my engagement level (even for a history buff) dropped in the second half. Its definitely not for everyone. The theatre does a great job managing to keep people safe in a small space. It is a terrific place to see a play.