Shanghai Theater[1], orShanghai 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 forrenovations.
The main hall of the theater can seat about 300 people.[1]
- 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)” byCao Yu helped to spread its influence.[1]
- Renamed as Shanghai Cinema in 1956.[2]
- Closed in 2011 for renovations.[2]
Shanghai Grand Theater
