Boston Wang Center
In 1925, in the height of the "golden years" of great movie palaces, the Metropolitan Theater opened in Boston and was immediately hailed as the "The Wonder of the Theater World". The 3700-seat theater reached 7 stories to an expansive domed ceiling, adorned with crystal chandeliers, ornate murals, marble columns and gold leaf detail. An evening at the Metropolitan was an event. Not only were films shown here, but the stage was used for vaudeville performances, ballets and concerts.

In the 1980's the ceiling collapsed, threatening the future of the theater. Boston responded and today the renovated hall is known as the Wang Center for the Performing Arts. Recognized as one of the top cultural venues in the country, the Wang Center is the home of the Boston Ballet and presents a wide variety of musical and dramatic events throughout the year. On Monday evenings, it returns to its roots, and shows movies. The Wang Center now includes the smaller Shubert Theater, located just across the street. Both buildings are used as performance venues and arts education centers.