Lessing-Theater [Berlin]
Teatro Lessing
Theatre building in Berlin, Germany
theater in Berlijn
Lessing-Theater
Angelo Neumann and his ensemble performed here in 1891.
Built 1887-1888 by Julius Hennicke and Hermann Philipp von der Hude for the theatre director Oscar Blumenthal, replacing a the circus building Zirkus Krembser. Opened 11 September 1888 with Lessing's Nathan der Weise. Named in honour of the German playwright, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781). Originally 1100 seats (+ 60 standing), later 1033 seats. Destroyed by bombs in April 1945.
Descriptive text, II. p. 34; Block plan, II. p. 34; General view, II. p; 34; Font elevation, II. PI. 70; Plan area, II. PI. 70: Plan, 1st tier, II. PI. 71 ; Plan, 2nd tier, II. PI. 71 ; Longitudinal section, IP PI. 72 ; Site plan, IIP p. 13 ; Site, III. p. 14; Sketch of ceiling support, III. p. 74; Skeleton plan of auditorium, III. PI. opp. p. 62 ; Skeleton section of auditorium, IIP PI. opp. p. 62 ; Cost and dimensions, III. p. 16.