The Huntington Transforms
A CAMPAIGN FOR THE FUTURE
The Huntington, Boston’s flagship theatre, is completing a decade-long transformation with the expansion into a soaring new wing seamlessly connected to its magnificently revitalized historic home, reopened in 2022. This ambitious project creates a vibrant new cultural hub on the Avenue of the Arts that will open mid-2027.
Led by Trustees and Campaign Co-Chairs Sharon Malt and Ann Merrifield, Phase II of our campaign for capital and endowment has a goal of $50 million, and we have already secured 60% of our goal thanks to the generosity of early supporters. With endowment goals met, we are now focused on completing the Phase II expansion.
The East Wing, projected to open early 2027, will incorporate a new soaring, modern venue alongside our historic theatre, on the first two floors of the Toll Brothers residential tower currently under construction next door. A welcoming beacon on Huntington Avenue, this new space will provide fully accessible dynamic cultural and convening spaces visible from the street. The East Wing will feature expansive lobbies, a box office, patron amenities and services, and will add flexible performance spaces, a bar/lounge/cafe, and an outdoor balcony overlooking Huntington Avenue. Artistic Director Loretta Greco is bringing her innovative concepts and vision to the design process with architects Bruner/Cott, who so skillfully led the Huntington Theatre renovation.
Our goal is for the East Wing to be open daily, year-round, to present new and exciting artistic collaborations and diverse cultural programming, offer food and drink in a convivial atmosphere, allow us to better serve audiences of all abilities, and increase the breadth and scope of our education programs and community engagement.
Our theatre is a vital part of Boston’s cultural ecosystem and we invite you to be part of our bold vision as we shape our future on the Avenue of the Arts and firmly anchor The Huntington as a public good at this cultural crossroads.
Please contact Elisabeth Saxe, Chief Development Officer for more information about The Huntington Transforms: A Campaign for the Future at 617- 273-1579 or esaxe@huntingtontheatre.org. Thank you!
