Romea Theatre [Murcia, ES]
Teatro Romea
Romea Theatre
Theatre building in Murcia, Spain, opened in 1862
theater in Murcia
Built 1862 by Diego Manuel Molina. Opened 25 Oct 1862 as Teatro de los Infantes with Ventura de la Vega's El hombre del mundo, starring Julián Romea. 1868 renamed Teatro de la Soberanía Popular. 1877 destroyed by a fire, subsequently rebuilt by Justo Millán Espinosa and re-opened 1880. 1899 again destroyed by a fire, subsequently rebuilt by Justo Millán Espinosa and re-opened 16 Feb 1901. 1980-1988 renovations. Currently named in honour of the Spanish actor, Julián Romea (1813-1868). 1179 seats.
Burnt at 2 a.m. Cause of fire unknown. Nothing saved.