Karlín Musical Theatre [Prague] (Q12848)
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Theatre building in Prague, Czech Republic
- Karlín Musical Theatre
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Karlín Musical Theatre [Prague] | Theatre building in Prague, Czech Republic |
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50°5'24.360"N, 14°26'28.460"E
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Built 1881 as a circus in neobaroque style. In the late 1890s converted into a variety theatre. 1936 new seating (benches were replaced by chairs). During German occupation in World War II, interim home to the Národní Divadlo company. 1948 renamed Divadlo Umění lidu [Artist People's Theatre]. 1954 nationalized and renamed Státní divadlo v Karlíne. 1961 renamed Hudebni divadlo Karlín [Karlín Music Theatre]. 1099 seats. Used for comedies with songs, operettas, musicals, ballets and concerts. (English)
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1881
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1990s
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236
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