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[[File:Teatro Español (Madrid) 01.jpg|thumbnail|Facade of the Teatro Español facing the [[Plaza de Santa Ana]]]]
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'''Teatro Español''' ("Spanish Theatre"; '''Teatro del Príncipe''' until 1849) is a public theater of [[Madrid]], Spain, administered by [[Ayuntamiento de Madrid]]. Its establishment was authorized by decree of [[Philip II of Spain|Philip II]] in 1565. The current building was constructed 1887-1895 under the direction of [[Natalio Grueso]]. The [[Neoclassical architecture|Neoclassical]] style was by a design of Román Guerrero. The theatre opened in 1895 and seats 763.
'''Teatro Español''' ("Spanish Theatre"); former '''Teatro del Príncipe''') is a public theater of [[Madrid]], Spain, administered by Ayuntamiento de Madrid. Its establishment was authorized by decree of [[Philip II of Spain|Philip II]] in 1565. The current building was constructed between 1887-1895 under the direction of Natalio Grueso. The [[Neoclassical architecture|Neoclassical]] style was created according to a design of Román Guerrero. The theatre opened in 1895 and seats 763.


==History==
'''Teatro del Príncipe''' or ''Corral del Príncipe'' was a theatre for [[zarzuela]]s, in Madrid. Acquired by the ''Cofradía de la Pasión y de la Soledad'' on 9 February 1580,<ref name="Ayuntamiento de Madrid">{{cite web|last=Ayuntamiento de Madrid|title=Síntesis histórica: de corral a coliseo|url=http://www.madrid.es/portales/munimadrid/es/Inicio/Ayuntamiento/Cultura-y-Ocio/Teatro-Espa%C3%B1ol?vgnextfmt=default&vgnextoid=f9a0ed2db6348010VgnVCM100000dc0ca8c0RCRD&vgnextchannel=0c369e242ab26010VgnVCM100000dc0ca8c0RCRD&idCapitulo=1100735|publisher=Madri.es|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> it was built from 7 May 1582, being open to the public on 21 September of the following year with a play by Vázquez and [[John of Ávila]].<ref name="Ayuntamiento de Madrid"/> Around 1580, the theatre ''Corral de la Pacheca'' was acquired by the same brotherhood, which also bought two other buildings from Álava de Ibarra, doctor to [[Felipe II of Spain]], and another sold by Don Rodrigo de Herrera.
The former thetre ''Teatro del Príncipe''' or ''Corral del Príncipe'' was a theatre for [[zarzuela]]s. Acquired by the ''Cofradía de la Pasión y de la Soledad'' on 9 February 1580,<ref name="Ayuntamiento de Madrid">{{cite web|last=Ayuntamiento de Madrid|title=Síntesis histórica: de corral a coliseo|url=http://www.madrid.es/portales/munimadrid/es/Inicio/Ayuntamiento/Cultura-y-Ocio/Teatro-Espa%C3%B1ol?vgnextfmt=default&vgnextoid=f9a0ed2db6348010VgnVCM100000dc0ca8c0RCRD&vgnextchannel=0c369e242ab26010VgnVCM100000dc0ca8c0RCRD&idCapitulo=1100735|publisher=Madri.es|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> it was built from 7 May 1582, being open to the public on 21 September of the following year with a play by Vázquez and [[John of Ávila]].<ref name="Ayuntamiento de Madrid"/> Around 1580, the theatre ''Corral de la Pacheca'' was acquired by the same brotherhood, which also bought two other buildings from Álava de Ibarra, doctor to [[Felipe II of Spain]], and another sold by Don Rodrigo de Herrera.


The theatre consisted of a stage, costume room, [[bleacher]]s for men, ninety five portable banks, a [[hall]] for women, balconies with iron [[railing]]s or [[grille]]s, master channels and roofs covering the stands.<ref name="Ayuntamiento de Madrid"/> The courtyard was paved and an [[awning]] was made to block the sun, but not the rain.<ref name="Ayuntamiento de Madrid"/> Later the site became a theater of work, which was one of the largest in the country. In 1849, it was transformed into the current Teatro Español,<ref name=Hemeroteca>{{cite web|last=Hemeroteca|title=El Teatro|url=http://hemeroteca.abc.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/madrid/blanco.y.negro/1925/01/18/096.html|publisher=Hemeroteca.abc.es|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> which is the only theater in Madrid really similar to an ancient open-air theater.
The theatre consisted of a stage, costume room, [[bleacher]]s for men, ninety five portable banks, a [[hall]] for women, balconies with iron [[railing]]s or [[grille]]s, master channels and roofs covering the stands.<ref name="Ayuntamiento de Madrid"/> The courtyard was paved and an [[awning]] was made to block the sun, but not the rain.<ref name="Ayuntamiento de Madrid"/> Later the site became a theater of work, which was one of the largest in the country. In 1849, it was transformed into the current Teatro Español,<ref name=Hemeroteca>{{cite web|last=Hemeroteca|title=El Teatro|url=http://hemeroteca.abc.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/madrid/blanco.y.negro/1925/01/18/096.html|publisher=Hemeroteca.abc.es|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> which is the only theater in Madrid really similar to an ancient open-air theater.
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==Directors==
==Directors==
Some of its directors included:
Some of its directors included:
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* [[Federico Balart]] 1890 - 1905
* [[Fernando Díaz de Mendoza]] 1905 - 1908
* Federico Balart 1890 - 1905
* Fernando Díaz de Mendoza 1905 - 1908
* [[Manuel González (actor)|Manuel González]] (Durante la [[Guerra Civil española]])
* [[Manuel González (actor)|Manuel González]] (During the [[Spanish Civil War]])
* [[Felipe Lluch]] 1940 - 1941
* Felipe Lluch 1940 - 1941
* [[Cayetano Luca de Tena]] 1942 - 1952
* Cayetano Luca de Tena 1942 - 1952
* [[José Tamayo]] 1954 - 1962
* [[José Tamayo]] 1954 - 1962
* [[Cayetano Luca de Tena]] 1962 - 1964
* Cayetano Luca de Tena 1962 - 1964
* [[Adolfo Marsillach]] 1965-1966
* [[Adolfo Marsillach]] 1965-1966
{{multicol-break}}
* [[Miguel Narros]] 1966 - 1970
* Miguel Narros 1966 - 1970
* [[Alberto González Vergel]] 1970 - 1976
* Alberto González Vergel 1970 - 1976
* [[José Luis Alonso Mañés]] 1979 - 1983
* José Luis Alonso Mañés 1979 - 1983
* [[José Luis Gómez]] 1983 - 1984
* [[José Luis Gómez]] 1983 - 1984
* [[Miguel Narros]] 1984 - 1989
* Miguel Narros 1984 - 1989
* [[Gustavo Pérez Puig]] 1990 - 2003
* Gustavo Pérez Puig 1990 - 2003
* [[Mario Gas]] 2004 - 2012
* Mario Gas 2004 - 2012
* [[Natalio Grueso]] 2012
* Natalio Grueso 2012
{{multicol-end}}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:37, 21 August 2013

Facade of the Teatro Español facing the Plaza de Santa Ana.

Teatro Español ("Spanish Theatre"); former Teatro del Príncipe) is a public theater of Madrid, Spain, administered by Ayuntamiento de Madrid. Its establishment was authorized by decree of Philip II in 1565. The current building was constructed between 1887-1895 under the direction of Natalio Grueso. The Neoclassical style was created according to a design of Román Guerrero. The theatre opened in 1895 and seats 763.

History

The former thetre Teatro del Príncipe' or Corral del Príncipe was a theatre for zarzuelas. Acquired by the Cofradía de la Pasión y de la Soledad on 9 February 1580,[1] it was built from 7 May 1582, being open to the public on 21 September of the following year with a play by Vázquez and John of Ávila.[1] Around 1580, the theatre Corral de la Pacheca was acquired by the same brotherhood, which also bought two other buildings from Álava de Ibarra, doctor to Felipe II of Spain, and another sold by Don Rodrigo de Herrera.

The theatre consisted of a stage, costume room, bleachers for men, ninety five portable banks, a hall for women, balconies with iron railings or grilles, master channels and roofs covering the stands.[1] The courtyard was paved and an awning was made to block the sun, but not the rain.[1] Later the site became a theater of work, which was one of the largest in the country. In 1849, it was transformed into the current Teatro Español,[2] which is the only theater in Madrid really similar to an ancient open-air theater.

Directors

Some of its directors included: Template:Multicol

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  • Miguel Narros 1966 - 1970
  • Alberto González Vergel 1970 - 1976
  • José Luis Alonso Mañés 1979 - 1983
  • José Luis Gómez 1983 - 1984
  • Miguel Narros 1984 - 1989
  • Gustavo Pérez Puig 1990 - 2003
  • Mario Gas 2004 - 2012
  • Natalio Grueso 2012

Template:Multicol-end

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ayuntamiento de Madrid. "Síntesis histórica: de corral a coliseo". Madri.es. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  2. ^ Hemeroteca. "El Teatro". Hemeroteca.abc.es. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
Attribution
  • This article is based on the translation of the corresponding article of the Spanish Wikipedia. A list of contributors can be found the re in the [History] section.
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