Boston:Template:Theater The Colonial Theatre presents productions of Broadway musicals as part of Broadway in Boston. Built in 1900, it is the oldest continually operating theater in Boston. There’s not a bad seat at the Colonial Theatre. A throwback to an era when live performance was revered, the Colonial is cozier than the nearby Boston Opera House—with minimal leg room between seats—but that’s a good thing. At a recent performance of “Sweeney Todd,” an upper mezzanine seat felt like being in the front row. Upcoming shows include “Mamma Mia!” and the always-controversial “Avenue Q.” Here's more info: National companies, Broadway shows and an occasional concert perform in the 1700-seat Colonial. The theater also hosts pre-Broadway tryouts. Tickets $50-70. Reservations needed. Student rush tickets ($25) are available 1hr before showtime except on F and Sa. Patrons in wheelchairs (and 1 companion) can call ahead for half-price orchestra seating.This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

This trendy Theatre District hotspot is the go-to place for singles looking to bust a move. The DJ specializes in mash-ups—or mixes of songs that couple current hits with familiar old-school tunes. The ambience of the Gypsy Bar is this nightclub's calling card with its half-moon booths, mood lighting and a circular fish tank full of jellyfish. One caveat: The Gypsy Bar has a velvet rope, so be prepared to wait in a long line (unless you’re a Paris Hilton’s look-alike). This used to be Pravda 116 before it changed to Gypsy Bar.

The Wilbur, modeled after a stately residence on Beacon Hill, was the first Boston theatre to have a lounge where patrons could mingle and enjoy refreshments. However, after 93 years of packed houses and standing ovations, the midsize, 1,200-seat Wilbur Theatre is currently for sale by the Tremont Entertainment Enterprises group after two decades of ownership.

Either the crew at the Boylston Street Dunkin’ Donuts has really good taste in music or they’re smart enough to blare the music coming from nearby WECB-FM, Emerson College’s stellar radio station with a lineup that includes Air’s “Pocket Symphony” and the Kings of Leon’s “Because of the Times.” This popular college hangout is also frequented by a diverse cross-section of Theatre District enthusiasts looking for a cup of DD’s addictive brew before taking in a show at the nearby Colonial and Emerson Majestic.

Emerson’s Café is campus dining at its best. Centrally located on Boylston Street in the Theatre District, this Emerson College haunt serves the coffee-on-the-go basics like bagels with cream cheese, tuna melts, fruit cups and cappuccinos. Great place to soak up the Emerson vibe.

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