Shanghai Opera Theater
Shanghai Theater[1], or Shanghai Opera Theater[2] (上海大戏院), is a theater located on the corner of Shaanxi Rd S. and Fuxing Rd M.,[1] Shanghai. The theater was established in 1942, renamed as Shanghai Cinema in 1956, and closed in 2011 for renovations.
The main hall of the theater can seat about 300 people.[1]
History
- Established in 1942 under the original name of Yinguang (Silver Light) Theater[1]
- Renamed as Shanghai Theater. When it opened to the public in 1943, the drama “The Wilderness (原野)” by Cao Yu helped to spread its influence.[1]
- Renamed as Shanghai Cinema in 1956.[2]
- Closed in 2011 for renovations.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Curtain rises again at renovated theater". www.shanghaidaily.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
- ^ a b c "Theater to reopen". www.shanghaidaily.com. Retrieved 2017-03-05.