Teatro Filodrammatici [Milan]
Teatro Filodrammatici
Theatre building in Milan, Italy
theater in Milaan
Piazza Paolo Ferrari (già Via Filodrammatici) 1
Liberty facade of 1904 '
damaged in WW2
Built 1798-1800 as Teatro Patriottico for a group of theatre lovers (= filodrammatici), the Compagnia dei Giovani Repubblicani, by converting a former church. Opened 21 Dec 1800 with Vittorio Alfieri's Filippo. 1805 renamed Teatro dell'Accademia dei Filodrammatici. 1885 renovations and electrification. Ca.1904 rebuilding by Giovanni Giachi, including a new façade. 1923 renovations. 1936 converted into a cinema. Damaged by bombs in 1943 and 1945. Subsequently repaired. 1960-1970 major renovations, rebuilding and modernization by Caccia Dominioni. Used for drama performances by the resident company, Compagnia Stabile del Teatro Filodrammatici.
View of proscenium, III. p. 73 ; Skeleton plan of auditorium, III. PL opp. p. 62.
Damaged in WW2