Federal Street Theatre

The Federal Street Theatre (1793–1852), also known as the Boston Theatre,[1] was located at the corner of Federal and Franklin streets in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

It was "the first building erected purposely for theatrical entertainments in the town of Boston.

It was "the first professionally designed American theater by a native architect.

"[4] It occupied land formerly owned by Thomas Brattle, Edward H. Robbins and William Tudor.

[4][5] Musicians affiliated with the theatre included Trille La Barre; Peter Von Hagen Sr.; R. Leaumont; and Gottlieb Graupner.