The Colonial Theatre (est.1900) is the oldest continually-operating theatre in Boston Massachusetts United States. Designed by the architectural firm of Clarence Blackall and paid for by Frederick Lothrop Ames (see also Ames Building Boston) the theatre first opened its doors for a performance of Ben-Hur on December 20 1900. Ben-Hur operated with a cast and crew of 350 people and featured eight live horses on stage in full gallop during the chariot race scene.
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