The Wilbur Goes Dark in Honor of Joan Rivers

BOSTON - Sept. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- Tonight, September 9th, 2014 The Wilbur, Boston, Massachusetts’s premier music and comedy venue located in the historic Theatre District, will join NYC-based Jujamcyn Theaters, Disney Theatrical Productions and The Helen Hayes Theatre, in dimming its marquee lights in honor of the late Joan Rivers. At 6:45PM The Wilbur and a growing list of theaters will dim their lights just before the usual 7PM curtain time.

“Joan was one of the greats and we’ve had a devastating loss in the entertainment industry. We’re honored to have had such a long-standing relationship with Joan, and dimming our lights tonight is just a small way to honor her legacy,” said Bill Blumenreich, owner of The Wilbur and long-time promoter for Joan Rivers.

The movement was started by Jordan Roth of Jujamycn Theaters after The Broadway League, which represents theater owners and producers, decided against memorializing Rivers by dimming the lights, claiming that she did not meet the criteria. The Wilbur is the first Boston theater to join the movement and there is a growing list of petitioners urging Broadway to do the same. For more information on The Wilbur please visit www.thewilbur.com, or call 617.248.9700.

About The Wilbur:

Celebrating 100 years, The Wilbur, nestled in Boston’s historic Theatre District, is the premiere destination for comedy and music in Boston, MA. Built in 1914 by The Shubert Brothers, The Wilbur opened in 1915 and was named for The Shubert Theatre’s manager A.L. Wilbur. Recently revitalized by former Comedy Connection owner Bill Blumenreich in July of 2008, The Wilbur has become a first-class venue showcasing A-list comedians and musicians. A Comedy Central verified venue, the theater has attracted the best of the best in comedy including Aziz Ansari, Louis CK, Kevin Hart, Katt Williams and Jim Gaffigan. They also boast award-winning musicians from all genres such as Boyz II Men, Lauryn Hill, Lyle Lovitt and Smoky Robinson. Offering an intimate show setting, The Wilbur provides the perfect environment for enjoying comedy sensations and chart topping artists in the heart of Boston’s historic Theater District.

The Wilbur is located at 246 Tremont Street in Boston, MA. For more information, please visit www.thewilbur.com, or call 617.248.9700