Shanghai Theater
, or Shanghai Opera Theater
(上海大戏院), is a theater located on the corner of Shaanxi Rd S. and Fuxing Rd M.,
. The theater was established in 1942, renamed as Shanghai Cinema in 1956, and closed in 2011 for
renovations
Renovation (also called remodeling) is the process of improving broken, damaged, or outdated structures. Renovations are typically done on either commercial or residential buildings. Additionally, renovation can refer to making something new, ...
.
The main hall of the theater can seat about 300 people.
History
* Established in 1942 under the original name of Yinguang (Silver Light) Theater
* Renamed as Shanghai Theater. When it opened to the public in 1943, the drama “The Wilderness (原野)” by
Cao Yu
Cao Yu (, September 24, 1910 — December 13, 1996) was a Chinese playwright, often regarded as one of China's most important of the 20th century. His best-known works are ''Thunderstorm'' (1933), ''Sunrise'' (1936) and ''Peking Man'' (1940). ...
helped to spread its influence.
* Renamed as Shanghai Cinema in 1956.
* Closed in 2011 for renovations.
See also
Shanghai Grand Theater
The Shanghai Grand Theater () is a complex located at the intersection of Central Boulevard and Huangpi Road South in the northern part of the People's Square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai. The building houses the Shanghai Opera House an ...
References
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Theatres in Shanghai