Carltheater [Vienna]
Carltheater
Theatre building in Vienna, Austria, opened in 1847
operagebouw in Wenen, Oostenrijk
Built from June to December 1847 by Eduard van der Nüll and August Siccard von Siccardsburg, replacing the demolished Leopoldstädter Theater. Named after the theatre's impresario, Carl Carl (= Karl Andreas von Bernbrunn). Opened 10 December 1847. Between 1854 and 1860, the theatre was directed by Johann Nestroy. 1895 alterations of the auditorium by Victor von Weymann. Re-opened 4 October 1895 with Franz von Suppé's operetta Das Modell. Originally 1400, later 1121 seats. Closed 1929. Severely damaged by bombs in 1944. Demolished in 1951.
damaged by bombs