 | Amberg: Stadttheater |
Country: Germany (Deutschland) State: Bayern City: Amberg Location: Schrannenplatz 8 Built c. 1460 as Franciscan Church, rebuilt in the 17th century. 1803 conversion to a theatre. Opened 12 Oct 1803 as "Adeliges Gesellschaftstheater" with the play "Die Dienstpflicht". 1872 acquired by the city of Amberg. 1953 closed due to lacking fire safety. 1975-1978 major rebuilding, reversing auditorium and stage spaces, reusing the original auditorium balconies. Installation of a foyer in the former church choir. Re-opened 12 Oct 1978 with Mozart's "Don Giovanni". 2008-2010 major technical renovation. 600 seats. Used for guest peformances by touring companies and orchestras. Links: www.stadttheater-amberg.de, Wikipedia |
Front Text: "Ehem. Franziskanerkirche erbaut 1452. Als Theater umgebaut 1803. Den 12 Okt. eröffnet am Namensfeste Ssr. Kgl. Mayest. des Churfürsten Max Joseph. Drama: Die Dienstpflicht. aufgeführt zum Besten der Armen Einnahe 156 Gulden 24 Kreuzer"Publisher: Verlag Carl Mayr, Buchhandlung, Amberg Type: modern postcard reproduction of an older image Size: Modern Not sent. |
Picture: middle above and below: Stadttheater after the 1970 re-openingFront Text: "Amberg/Opf.; Nabburger Tor, Stadttheater, St. Martin m. Schiffbrücke, Stadtbrille, Stadttheater, Henkerbergl" Publisher: Cramers Kunstanstalt, Dortmund; Ab 507 80/6 Size: Modern Not sent. |
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