Safe & Clean

Here at the Citizens Opera House, we are committed to a Safe and Clean and experience for our guests and patrons. See below for our newest initiatives and policies.

For Broadway in Boston show specific policies, please CLICK HERE.

For Boston Ballet show specific policies, please CLICK HERE.

For information about the City of Boston's vaccination requirement for certain indoor spaces, please CLICK HERE.

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Touchless Entry and Payments

  • All front of house restroom facilities will feature touchless flush toilets and urinals, and touchless sinks.
  • All food and beverage concessions locations will offer touchless payment options and pre-packaged products.
  • The theater’s state-of-the-art Evolv Express system minimizes patron/staff contact during the entry screening process.
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Upgraded Air Filtration

  • COH is following standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and guidance from the Healthy Building Program of Harvard’s TH Chan School of Public Health regarding ventilation measures and improvements.
  • The theater's rooftop ventilation units have been upgraded to MERV-13 filtration, and Steril-Aire technology has been installed to remove pathogens from both outside air and recirculated air as it’s being heated or cooled.
  • The theaters ventilation system will operate to maximize the circulation of fresh, outdoor air.
  • Portable air cleaners with medical-grade HEPA filters will be installed in all restrooms, offices, dressing rooms and other locations throughout the theater.
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Hand Sanitizer Stations

  • Hand sanitizer stations will be readily available to performers and guests throughout the theater.
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Face Coverings

  • Face coverings are optional but encouraged for guests, staff and vendors. If you do not have a mask and want one, we have extra masks available at every performance.