Hoftheater [Kassel, DE]
Theatre building in Kassel, Germany
Hoftheater
Built 1765-1769 by Simon Louis du Ry as Landgräfliches Opernhaus for landgrave Friedrich II. von Hessen-Kassel, converting the former palace of prince Maximilian. Originally used for opera performances, since 1787 also used for drama performances. 1821 rebuilding by Bromeis for prince-elector Wilhelm II. von Hessen-Kassel. Renamed Kurfürstliches Opernhaus, later Königliches Opernhaus. Ca. 1200 seats. 1894 renovations. Demolished 1910.