Plans for Medieval Manor to Reopen in Old Space Fall Through

A landmark theater and restaurant that was hoping to return to its former space has given its fans a bit of bad news.

According to a Facebook post, the Medieval Manor will not be reopening in its old home on E Berkeley Street in the South End after all, with the note saying the following:

It is with great sadness that we inform you our efforts to reach a new lease agreement for the space where the Manor has lived for so long were unsuccessful. The price of a castle in Boston has increased significantly. We will continue to search for ways to bring back the king but we may not be seeing you as soon as we had hoped. Thank you for all of your support over the years.

The Medieval Manor closed at the end of last year but subsequently said that it was hoping to reopen in its former space, which would apparently be modified. The place had been in business for more than 40 years.

The address for the Medieval Manor was 246 E Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116.

[August 13 update: The Medieval Manor won't be returning to its old home, but a new Facebook post gives a bit of good news--some of the cast is working on a new Pilgrim-themed show called "Plymouth Rocks," which is planning to open in Plymouth sometime in November.]

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Medieval Manor in Boston May Be Reopening
Medieval Manor in Boston Is Closing

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Medieval Manor in Boston May Be Reopening

A couple of months ago, we reported that a landmark theater and restaurant was closing its doors forever. Now we have learned that this might not be the case after all.

A recent check on the website for the Medieval Manor in Boston's South End indicates that its New Year's Eve show tonight will likely be its last show (as mentioned previously), but a new note below says "We hope to reopen ASAP." A message sent from the E Berkeley Street spot this morning says that they are now hoping to renovate the space and reopen, mentioning that they sold their liquor license and are looking to replace it with a beer and wine license, and that they would be staying in their current home, though the space would be "modified."

[March 21, 2016 update: A Facebook post from over the weekend indicates that the Medieval Manor is hoping to reopen sometime later this year, though it has not been completely confirmed that it will move back into its old space. (Thanks to Drew Starr for bringing this to our attention.)]

[April 19, 2016 update: A new Facebook post from the place indicates that the Medieval Manor now has plans "to see YOU in 2017," and that it may be going the Kickstarter route to raise money.]

The Medieval Manor first opened more than 40 years ago, offering Middle Ages-themed musical comedy along with dinner and drinks; in October, the place said it would be closing at the end of the year and last month it petitioned to transfer its liquor license to the upcoming Bar Mezzana in the nearby Ink Block.

The address for the Medieval Manor is 246 E Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116. Its website can be found at http://www.medievalmanor.com/

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Stage (an American Vaudeville Nightclub) Is Opening in Boston

A new nightclub is on its way to downtown Boston, and this one will feature entertainment that harkens back to the early 20th century.

Eater Boston is reporting (via the Zagat site) that Stage will open sometime this year in The Alley (Boylston Place), which is off of Boylston Street across from Boston Common. The club, which will be run by the folks behind the Brahmin on Stanhope Street in the Back Bay (the Redbrook Restaurant Group), will be a "vaudeville-inspired" performance-based spot with what appears to be several stages and "luxurious and classic" decor throughout. It is not yet known exactly when Stage might open (though EB says that auditions are now taking place), so keep checking back for updates.

[March 14 update: The Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog mentions that Stage is looking to move into the space where The Liquor Store nightclub has been; a hearing on the proposed license transfer will take place on Wednesday, March 19.]

[December 22 update: A new article from Eater Boston mentions that Stage has soft-opened, though no official opening date has been given as of yet.]

[January 2, 2015 update: According to a press release, Stage officially opens to the public on Friday, January 16.]

The website for Stage is at http://www.stagenightclub.com/, while its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/stagenightclub

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Stoughton Theater Reopening; Will Offer Food and Possibly Alcohol

An historic theater south of Boston that closed nearly three years ago is going to be reopening, and it looks like it may once again have a snack bar with burgers, hot dogs, and more--though the serving of alcohol is not a definite as of yet.

According to the Stoughton Journal and Wicked Local, the cinema in Stoughton Center is going to reopen under the original name--the State Theatre--replacing the Stoughton Cinema Pub that closed in late 2007. The person behind the planned opening of the State Theatre is hoping to have a full-service snack bar on the premises, and is currently weighing options for what will be offered, but it seems that burgers, dogs, and perhaps pizza may be options. He is also looking into the availability of a liquor license so beer and wine can be served at the theatre once again.

The article mentions that classic movies and drive-in films may be shown at the State Theatre once it opens, and live performances by bands, comedians, and others will also be part of the plan.

The address for the upcoiming theatre will be: State Theatre, 807 Washington Street, Stoughton, MA, 02072.

For more information on the planned opening of the theatre, please go to the Stoughton Journal/Wicked Local link below.

SNYDER'S STOUGHTON: Stoughton theater to reopen

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