Zorrilla Theatre
Teatro Zorilla
Dulaang Zorilla
The theater in 1917
LocationManila, Philippines
OpenedAugust 17, 1893 (1893-08-17)

The Zorrilla Theatre or Teatro Zorrilla, also known as the Duláang Zorrilla sa Maynila ("Zorrilla Theater in Manila") in Tagalog, was a prominent theater in the Philippines. Once located along Calle Iris (now a part of C.M. Recto Avenue), Manila, the theater was named after José Zorrilla (1817–1893), a Spanish poet and playwright. The building, which had a seating capacity of 900 people, was officially opened on August 17, 1893, and it was the venue for Spanish-language and Tagalog-language stage performances.[1]

Former Site

The former Zorilla Theatre is now occupied by new commercialized buildings mostly now occupied by various hotels and also a food restaurant establishments as well in the mid 60's up to the present in C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila.

See also

References

  1. "Zorrilla Theater". Filipinas Heritage Library (A Division of Ayala Foundation, Inc.), Retrato.com. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved June 19, 2011.

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