Gewandhaus [Zwickau]
Theatre building in Zwickau, Germany, opened in 1522
theater in Zwickau
Gewandhaus
Built 1522-1525 by Friedrich Schultheiß as Gewandhaus, a municipal weights office and cloth warehouse. 1710-1720 first used as a theatre. 1812 complete rebuilding of the interior. Since 1823 officially known as Stadttheater. 1855 rebuilding of the interior, addition of a theatre auditorium. Opened 13 November 1855 with Boiëldieu's La dame blanche. 1945 façade damaged by bombs. 1949 rebuilding of the stagehouse. 1951 renovation of façade, 1966 new façade colour scheme. 1967-1975 extension by a rehearsal stage and technical facilities, new foyer, extension of the theatre restaurant. Re-opened 27 March 1975 with Goethe's Urfaust. 1987 extension by a puppet theatre (120-180 seats) and a rehearsal stage. One of the homes of the Theater Plauen - Zwickau. Used for opera and drama performances. 421 seats.