Comédie-Française Salle Richelieu [Paris, FR] (Q7855)
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Theatre building in Paris, France
- Comédie-Française Salle Richelieu
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Comédie-Française Salle Richelieu [Paris, FR] | Theatre building in Paris, France |
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48°51'49.000"N, 2°20'8.999"E
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Built 1786-1790 by Victor Louis as Théâtre des Variétés amusantes for Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, the duke of Chartres. Opened 15 May 1791. 1792 renamed Théâtre de la République. 1798 restoration by Moreau. Re-opened 30 May 1799 as Comédie-Française. Also known as Salle Richelieu. 1860-1864 restorations, addition of a staircase and public foyers. Destroyed by a fire on 8 March 1900. Subsequently restored by Goudet. Renovations in 1935, 1974-1976, and 1994. Originally 2000 seats, today 896 seats. Used for drama performances by the resident company. (English)
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8 March 1900Gregorian
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1798
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1822
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1879
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1900
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1790
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862
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Subsidy of, III. p. 4.
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