Shaftesbury Theatre

The Shaftesbury Theatre is located on Shaftesbury Ave in London, England. Designed by Bertie Crewe, it opened December 26 1911 as the Princes Theatre. In 1963 EMI bought the theatre and changed its name to the Shaftesbury Theatre.

Related Topics:
London - England - December 26 - 1911 - 1963 - EMI

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Part of the ceiling fell in on July 20 1973, closing the production of the musical Hair. The theatre almost fell victim to redevelopment, but a campaign by Equity succeded in having the theatre placed on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special architectural or Historic Interest. The theatre reopened with "West Side Story" a year later.

Related Topics:
July 20 - 1973 - Hair - West Side Story

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Its current capacity is around 1400.

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