Theatre in Peru
Municipal Theatre of Lima|
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| Former names | Teatro Forero |
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| Address | Block 4 of Jirón Ica |
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| Capacity | 1,181 people |
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| Opened | July 28, 1920 |
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| Closed | August 2, 1998 |
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| Rebuilt | October 11, 2010 |
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The Municipal Theatre of Lima (Spanish: Teatro Municipal de Lima), inaugurated as the Teatro Forero, is a theatre and concert hall in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. It is home to the country's National Symphony Orchestra.
An open space next to the theatre known as the Plazuela de las Artes hosts open-air activities.[1]
History
The Renaissance/Baroque-style theatre, inaugurated in 1920, was bought by the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima in 1929 and renamed to its current name.
The building was partially destroyed by in 1998, and while the building was sporadically open for special performances; it remained unrestored for 12 years. The theater was eventually reconstructed following its original structural design, and it was expanded to include additional parking, anti-seismic technology and updated fireproofing. It was re-inaugurated on October 11, 2010.
