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Website: boxoffice.harvard.edu
Phone: (617) 496-4595
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Quincy St and Kirkland St
45 Quincy St, Harvard University Cambridge, MA 02138 ·534.65 mi
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Amenities
- Accessible
- Family friendly
Reviews
tripadvisorFirst time back after Covid, for Brad Mehldau contemporary jazz piano performance which was amazing. Such a joy to be there in small space (1,000 seats), amazing acoustics. It is a beautiful venue! Short walk from Harvard Sq. Only drawback is the bench seating which can be very tight.
MoreThis is a wonderful intimate theater at Harvard. The structure is almost entirely wooden, and has a warm resonant sound that is instantly compelling. The theater is small, and every seat is great. No blocked view anywhere. There are many events taking place throughout the year. Chamber music is some of the best anywhere. Choral music is spectacular. Plan your trip around an event. You will rarely hear better.
Morebecause of its relatively small size, any seat is fabulous for listening. sound is amazing. 1 drawback,ie, must walk up 2 flights of deep steps to reach balcony level.
MoreRecently saw Shaun Colvin here and it was a wonderful experience! Not a bad view in the theatre, the acoustics were fantastic. Only downside is seating is bench style which can sometimes feel cramped.
MoreThe Sanders Theatre is just beautiful. You must go there for an acoustical performance in your lifetime. Just to see it might not be worth it, but if you ever get a chance to see a performance there then don't pass it up. We saw The Christmas Revels there and I think the theater itself, which was built specifically for acoustic performances in 1875, was a main part of the phenomenal experience. And don't forget to get your 1/2 price tickets through the Mayor's Holiday website which starts advertising in November for Boston area performances.
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