Théâtre Daunou Explained

Théâtre Daunou
Address:2nd arrondissement of Paris, France
Capacity:450
Inauguration Date:1921

The Théâtre Daunou is a Parisian theater with 450 seats, located at 7 rue Daunou in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. The name is sometimes written as Theatre Daunou.

History

The theatre was a command from the actress Jane Renouardt, and the structure was designed by architect . The building is in an Art déco style, and the interior design was the work of Jeanne Lanvin and Armand-Albert Rateau (of the workshop).[1]

The building was inaugurated on 30 December 1921 with by André Birabeau and Pierre Wolff, followed by the operetta by Yves Mirande and Albert Willemetz, music by Maurice Yvain.

In December 1971, a blaze destroyed the theatre; it reopened its doors in February 1973 with the play Aurélia by Robert Thomas. Since its opening, the theatre has mainly presented comedies.

Programs

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References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lanvin Decoration . https://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmadparis.fr%2F~period%2Farticle-fiche-local4162fr.html#federation=archive.wikiwix.com&tab=url . January 10, 2021 . madparis.fr . fr.