Am taking the family to see Mama Mia this weekend in Boston. Any suggestions for a pre-matineee brunch near the theater district ? Would like to park once. Thanks

The Sunday brunch at the Four Seasons Hotel is fabulous - pricey but not overly so considering the variety and sheer volume of food and the lovely atmosphere. The walk from their garage shouldn't be bad on a nice day. I think they start seating at 11 am but you'll need reservations so be sure to call them soon if you're interested. Enjoy the show!

Not familiar with the theater in Boston - usually went to NYC - would love to see Mama Mia -- How would I go about getting details on this show and any others playing in Boston

www.theatermirror.com has a comprehensive listing of theaters and shows all over the Boston area and beyond. You can also try www.broadwayinboston.com for touring companies of Broadway shows performing in Boston..

How about dim sum? The Emperor's Garden (or Imperial Garden...seems to have two names) on Washington Street is just around the corner from the theater district, have reduced parking in the lot on the next block on Washington St., and dim sum is really fun. It's Chinese brunch where the staff brings all the food around on little carts and you choose what you want to eat. Cost is not bad either. We used to average $7 per person, but lately we've paid about $10 per person (for so much food you won't want dinner). This particular restaurant is a former theater, and it's quite interesting. Also, it's very popular with the local crowd (i.e. non asians are in the minority). Lots of fun, great food, reasonable cost, cheap parking! Have a great day.

Spealing of Mama Mia, is there any way you can get discount tickets and still get good seats? Is it being sold out every night or could we decide at the last minute to go? Thanks. We will be in town next weekend. I realize it will be closing on the day we leave.

Abe & Louie's on Boylston, right across from the Pru, is fabulous - extensive menu, moderate prices, very nice place. Also terrific is Stephanie's at Exeter & Newbury, although this place is very busy and can be quite loud, the food is fantastic (you might want to see if they accept reservations). For an "Old Boston" experience, the Hungry I on Charles Street on the other side of the Common is a wonderful place for brunch. For what's going on in Boston, see www.citysearch.boston.com

Thanks to all that replied - however belatedly. We ended up eating at the Blue Room in Cambridge. Definately not the theater district but because we went so soon after 9-11 some restaurants in the area were not operating under their usual schedules. This limited our options. But parking was not a problem as we found on street parking in Cambridge and the garage under the Common was very inexpensive.

The brunch was great and the show was even better. Its leaving Boston now and it has opened in NY I believe. Go see it if you get the chance. I thought it was going to be just a walk through old ABBA songs but in fact there was a pretty good story and it was quite humorous.