Shanghai Theater, or Shanghai Opera Theater (上海大戏院), is a theater located on the corner of Shaanxi Rd S. and Fuxing Rd M.,

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. The theater was established in 1942, renamed as Shanghai Cinema in 1956, and closed in 2011 for renovations. The main hall of the theater can seat about 300 people.

History

* Established in 1942 under the original name of Yinguang (Silver Light) Theater * Renamed as Shanghai Theater. When it opened to the public in 1943, the drama “The Wilderness (原野)” by

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helped to spread its influence. * Renamed as Shanghai Cinema in 1956. * Closed in 2011 for renovations.

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{{coord missing, Shanghai Theatres in Shanghai

History

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