Teatro Bellini [Naples, IT]
Teatro Bellini, Naples
Teatro Bellini
Theatre building in Naples, Italy
operagebouw in Italië
Built by Carlo Sorgente. Named in hounour of the Italian opera composer, Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835). Opened 6 Feb 1878 with Bellini's opera I Puritani. Originally used for opera and operetta performances. In the 20th century also used as a cinema. 1986-1988 restorations. Re-opened 1988 with Bertolt Brecht's Dreigroschenoper. 940 seats.
Opened 1865. Burnt in the evening before the entry of the public. Fire began on the stage; due, probably, to an escape of gas. Several firemen injured.