慶祝王安劇院百週年專書面市

王安劇院早年外觀。（公關公司提供）

              (Boston Orange編譯)波士頓博赫中心（Boch Center）為慶祝王氏劇院（Wang Theatre）落成一百週年，2月17日宣佈推出精裝紀念專書，詳盡紀錄天滿街（Tremont）上這座建築的歷史興衰、建築美學，以及它對波士頓文化生活的深遠影響。

這本紀念專書厚230 餘頁，附大量珍貴檔案照片，由博赫中心總裁兼執行長 J. Casey Soward 和 Matthew Pacific ，以及 Paige Besse 攜手撰寫，完整追溯了這劇院從1925 年起以「大都會劇院（Metropolitan Theatre）」之名營運，接著改名「音樂廳（Music Hall）」，到如今成為博赫中心王氏劇院的演進歷程。

J. Casey Soward 表示，王氏劇院承載了數代波士頓人擁有的無數難忘時刻，這本書以虔誠之心，竭力細緻的捕捉了這些故事。他們很自豪，能夠在王氏劇院慶祝百週年之際，和社區分享這本書，向塑造這座地標的藝術家、觀眾與支持者致敬。

王氏劇院當年由 Max Shoolman 承建、建築師 Clarence Blackall 設計，1925 年面市時，不但內部裝潢奢華，藝術感橫溢，有3600多個座位，更是全美最大的劇院之一。輾轉來到1980 年代時，劇院營運拮据，面對拆除危機，王安電腦創辦人王安博士（Dr. An Wang）慷慨捐助，這才獲得新生，劇院也改名為王氏劇院。 2016 年汽車業博赫（Boch）家族提供長期巨額捐款，取得冠名權後，這劇院改以博赫中心王氏劇院（Boch Center Wang Theatre）之名，持續作為波士頓是的音樂、戲劇與社區教育重鎮。

「王氏劇院」紀念專書目前已在博赫中心官網（bochcenter.org）上架銷售，每本售價 40 美元，提供寄送或現場取貨服務。該書所有銷售收益將全數撥入博赫中心的非營利基金，用於支持藝術教育及社區發展計畫。

BOCH CENTER ANNOUNCES COMMEMORATIVE WANG THEATRE BOOK

New Hardcover Book Release Celebrates the Historic Venue

Boston, MA (February 17, 2026) – The Boch Center, one of the nation’s premier nonprofit performing arts institutions, is thrilled to announce the release of a new hardcover book in commemoration of the Wang Theatre’s 100th anniversary honoring the history, architecture, and cultural legacy of one of Boston’s most treasured landmarks. Created to celebrate the theatre’s centennial era and enduring impact on Tremont Street and beyond, the Wang Theatre book tells the story of the venue from its earliest days to its modern reinvention as a cornerstone of Boston’s cultural life.

 

The commemorative keepsake spans over 230 pages bringing nearly a century of performances, artistry, and community connection to life through rare archival photography, curated historical highlights, and newly written introductory and historical essays. The book traces the theatre’s evolution from its 1925 opening as the Metropolitan Theatre to its enduring legacy today as the Boch Center Wang Theatre.

 

Editorial contributions for the book were provided by J. Casey Soward, Matthew Pacific, and Paige Besse, whose work helps contextualize the theatre’s artistic and civic significance across generations.  Designed as a premium keepsake for theatre lovers, history enthusiasts, and audiences who share a personal connection to the venue, the Wang Theatre book serves as both a historical document and a celebration of the people and performances that have shaped the theatre over the past century.

 

“The Wang Theatre has been a home for unforgettable moments for generations of Bostonians, and this book captures that story with the detail and care it deserves,” said J. Casey Soward, President & CEO of the Boch Center. “As we celebrate the theatre’s 100th anniversary, we’re proud to share this commemorative piece with our community and to honor the artists, audiences, and supporters who have made the Wang Theatre such an enduring landmark.”

 

The Wang Theatre commemorative book is available for purchase for $40 online at bochcenter.org, with shipping and convenient theatre pick-up options available.  Book sales also help support the Boch Center’s nonprofit mission, including arts education and community programming. The release coincides with the Wang Theatre’s centennial year initiatives, which celebrate the venue’s storied past while looking ahead to its future as a vibrant home for world-class performance and community engagement.