Ronacher [Vienna, AT] (Q8709)
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Theatre building in Vienna, Austria
- Ronacher
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Ronacher [Vienna, AT] | Theatre building in Vienna, Austria |
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48°12'18.000"N, 16°22'27.840"E
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Built 1887-1888 as Concert- und Ballhaus Ronacher by Ferdinand Fellner & Hermann Helmer replacing the remains of the Stadttheater (built 1871-1872, destroyed by a fire on 16 May 1884), while preserving the original façade. The complex inlcuded a variety theatre and a hotel. Named after the theatre's director, Anton Ronacher. Also known as Etablissement Ronacher or simply Ronacher. 1945-1955 used as an interim home to the Burgtheater drama company. 1955-1960 again used as a variety theatre. 1960-1976 used as a TV studio by ORF. Closed 1976. Re-opened 1986 with Cagliostro in Wien. Subsequently used for various performances during the Wiener Festwochen festival. Since 1987 operated by Vereinigte Bühnen Wien. 1988-1990 used for musical and opera performances. 1990-1993 major renovation. 1993-1997 used as a variety and revue theatre. Since 1997, used for various theatre and musical performances. 1037 seats. (English)
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16 May 1884Gregorian
Opened September 15, 1872. Burnt at 4.30 p.m. Cause of fire unknown. Nothing saved. Several people injured. (English)
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21 April 1888Gregorian
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Seilerstätte 9
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