Currently, home of the critically acclaimed Blue Man Group and America’s longest running comedy, Shear Madness, The Charles Playhouse was originally designed and built in 1839 as the Fifth Universalist Church.

The Playhouse Lounge is the theatre districts best-kept secret. Located at the Charles Playhouse. The Lounge caters mostly to patrons of Blue Man Group and Shear Madness before attending one of their performances. However the Lounge is always open to the public from 7pm till 2am Wednesday through Saturday.

The Playhouse Lounge features live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings from 10pm until 2am. While enjoying the live music or the jukebox, patrons can unwind at the copper bar, play a game of pool or just take pleasure in the relaxed atmosphere.