Raimund Theatre [Vienna]
type: Item
label: Raimund Theatre
description: Theatre building in Vienna, Austria, opened in 1893
description: operagebouw in Wenen, Oostenrijk @nl
EUTA building identifier: 541
Importance: Not rated
Type of information: Performance venue
Field: architecture
Country: Austria
City: Vienna
GPS: Point(16.3397 48.1922)
Wikidata source: Q688568
Building date: 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
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represented in collection: Architecture museum Berlin
opening date: 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
architect: Franz Roth
Propertylabel: 189
Wikidata instance: Q24354
Carthalia ID: 64
Modern Opera Houses index: III. pp. 51,53; Descriptive text, II. pp. 27, 28 ; Block plan, II. p. 27 ; General view, II. p. 27 ; View of proscenium, II. p. 28; Front elevation, II. PL 56; Plan area, PL 56 ; Plan 1st tier, II. PL 57; longitudinal section, II. PL 57; Plan 2nd tier, II. PL 58 ; Transverse section, II. PL 58 ; Diagram of box-front line, III. p. 62 ; Plan and section of orchestra, III. p. 64 ; Lounge, III. p. 87; Sketch plan, III. p. 120; Skeleton plan of auditorium, III. PL opp. p. 62 ; Skeleton section of auditorium, III. PL opp. p. 62 ; Elevation of proscenium frame, III. PL opp. p. 73 ; Cost and dimensions, III, p. 19.
Preservation state: extant building
Preservation state: Used as theatre today
Note: Built in 1893 as a private theatre by Franz Roth. Named in honour of the Austrian actor and playwright, Ferdinand Raimund (1790-1836) Opened 28 November 1893 with Raimund's drama Die gefesselte Phantasie (with music by Wenzel Müller). Originally used for drama performances. Since 1908, mainly used for operetta performances. Since 1976, also used for musical performances. 1985 restoration. Since 1987, operated by Vereinigte Bühnen Wien. Mainly used for major musical performances. 1640 seats.
IbsenStage venue id: 14031