General

• Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, founded in 1996 is a registered non-profit with approved 501C(3) status.

• Internship and Volunteering opportunities are available – we can always use a helping hand. Please email if you would like to help out.

• Keep scrolling for offers from our Hotel Partner and Site Sposor.

   

 

Boston Common Performances

Directions

We have performed in two locations - The Parkman Bandstand next to Park Street Station (closest intersection is Tremont St. & Winter St.) or The Parade Grounds (closest intersection Charles St. & Beacon St.). Check the show listing for this year’s location!

Taking the T

Green Line – Park Street Station, Boylston Station or Arlington Station.

Red Line – Park Street Station

Orange Line – Chinatown Station, Downtown Crossing Station For Buses check MBTA.com

Driving (Boston Common Parking Garage)

The MCCA is our 2009 Site Sponsor

From the Masspike (I 90)
Take Masspike Eastbound
Take the Prudential Exit
Stay right for Copley Place
Continue on Stuart Street and take left on Charles St South which will turn into Charles St after the first traffic light.

From the Southeast Expressway (I 93/RT. 3 North)
Take exit 20 toward I-90, Airport & South Station
Take a left toward South Station
At the light Turn LEFT (West) onto Kneeland St
Kneeland St becomes Stuart St
Turn RIGHT (North) onto [Charles St South]-follow it to Charles St [1 block]

From 93 South
Take exit 26 toward Storrow Drive-North Station
Follow Storrow Drive Heading Westbound:
Take the Backbay/Copley Square exit (be sure to stay in the left lane, since it's a left lane exit)
Once off the exit, take a left at light
Take first right onto Arlington Street
Proceed through set of lights
At second light, take a left onto Boylston Street
Go straight through lights
At second light, take a left onto Charles Street
Take a right into Boston Common Garage (Below the Boston Common Park)

From Storrow Drive
Heading Eastbound:
Take the Downtown Boston exit (right lane exit)
Follow the direction above from westbound

Where to Stay

The Ritz Carlton Boston Common is offering a unique overnight package for your visit to Boston.  <click>

When to come

The area closest to the stage begins to fill up as early as 2 hours before the show on a weekday and 3 hrs on a weekend - bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the sunset while waiting.

What to bring

A blanket to sit on or a low beach chair, snacks/ food, non-alcoholic beverages, a light sweater, mosquito repellent, umbrella if drizzle is forecasted.

Alcohol

Consumption of alcohol is not permitted on the Boston Common.

Weather

Shows are cancelled in cases of heavy rain or lightning storms. Check-in with the Weather Hotline 2 hours before the show for cancellation announcements. Weather hotline: 617-532-1212.

Tall Chairs

Tall beach chairs may be used only in the Tall Chair Section. Please be considerate of fellow audience members who are sitting on blankets and low beach chairs.

Amenities

Portable toilets are available on-site as well as low beach chair rentals and bottled water.

Tickets

No tickets are needed – this show is FREE!