State Theatre Kassel [Kassel]
State Theatre Kassel
Theatre building in Kassel, Germany
theater in Kassel
In 1952 an architectural competition for the replacement of the former Staatstheater (destroyed in World War II) was won by Hans Scharoun, but his plans were deemed infeasible after structural problems arose during the foundation works in 1955. The theatre was eventually built 1955-1959 by Paul Bode aund Ernst Brundig. Opened 2 September 1959. 1990-1995 modernization of stage technology. 2004-2007 major renovations. The theatre contains two halls: Opernhaus (953 seats) and Schauspielhaus (540 seats). Used by the resident state opera, drama, and ballet companies.