Opera House (B. F. Keith Memorial Theatre, 539 Washington Street, Boston)
Photo: Library of Congress

"Lobstahs and Linesets explores architecture, culture and community development through the prism of Boston's historic theatres, while continuing and deepening conversations begun at earlier conferences.

Architecturally, Boston's historic theatres offer exceptional examples of most styles, reflecting many eras and cultural uses. Most have been lovingly and faithfully restored. Boston's historic theatres reflect New England's rich cultural heritage from high brow to low brow, from high art to vernacular or popular entertainment.

Pursuing varied programming philosophies from regional performing arts center to first-run cinema, concert hall, commercial theatre, lecture hall and music venue, Boston's historic theatres have been preserved and sustained through collaborative efforts to renew and re-energize neighborhoods."


The above is from the League's website.