Johann Strauss Theater [Vienna]
Johann Strauss Theater
Theatre building in Vienna, Austria
bouwwerk in Wenen, Oostenrijk
Built 1908 by Eduard Prandl. Named in honour of the Austrian composer, Johann Strauß jr. (1825-1899). Opened 31 Oct 1908 with the operetta, Tausend und eine Nacht (= Johann Strauß's Indigo with a new libretto). 1192 seats. 1931 converted into a cinema, renamed Scala. 1948 renamed Neues Theater in der Scala and again used as a theatre proper. Closed 30 June 1956. Demolished 1959.