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Zorrilla Theatre

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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

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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

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References

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  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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