Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) is set in modern-day Boston – a city known and loved by many that also has a rich, complex history. The visual landscape for this our production will be familiar to many Bostonians, particularly highlighting two iconic neighborhoods: Beacon Hill and the Seaport.
We have assembled a collection of articles and deep dives into these locales to enrich your theater-going experience.
A note on these resources: The information above has been collected from across a wide range of sources and over a long period of time and may include outdated terms.
Beacon Hill: The oldest historic district in Boston – boston.com
Beacon Hill History – Buildings of New England
Beacon Hill – National Park Service
On the Waterfront: An Oral History of the Seaport – Boston Magazine
Will people of color ever feel that they belong in the Seaport? – The Boston Globe
Immigrant Demographics – City of Boston
Eras of Migration – Global Boston
The Color of Wealth in Boston – Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
How Has Boston Gotten Away with Being Segregated for So Long? – Boston Magazine
A Brand New Boston, Even Whiter Than the Old – The Boston Globe
Boston. Racism. Image. Reality. – The Boston Globe
Boston’s black population took long path to Roxbury – The Bay State Banner
Guide to Black Boston – Meet Boston