Steintor-Varieté [Halle]
Theatre building in Halle, Germany
Duits nationaal monument in Halle (Saale)
Steintor-Varieté
Built 1867 by Suvern as a hippodrome. 1868 converted into a ballroom. Rebuilt 1888-1889 as a theatre by O. Stengel. Opened 1 Feb 1889 as Walhalla-Theater. Used as a variety theatre and for operetta performances. 1909 restorations, installation of an iron curtain. 1920 major exterior and interior rebuilding (new façade, interior adapted for cinema use). Since 1922, again used as variety theatre. Closed 1934. Re-opened 1943 as Steintor-Varieté. Closed 1944, re-opened 1945. 1955 re-conversion to a theatre proper. Since 1968, used for concerts by the Hallesche Philharmonie orchestra. 1989 interior alterations. 924 seats. Currently operated as a private variety theatre. Used for variety, revue, musical, cabaret performances and for concerts.