Nestled in the bustling area of People’s Square, the Shanghai Grand Theatre is situated to the south of People’s Avenue and to the east of the Municipal Building. Its architectural style is innovative and distinctive, blending the cultural essence of both the East and the West. The white arc-shaped dome and the light-sensitive glass curtain wall are organically combined, creating an illusion of a crystal palace under the glow of lights, making it a landmark building in Shanghai. The theatre features a nearly 2000 square meter lobby serving as a leisure area for the audience. The lobby is predominantly white in color, with a large crystal chandelier composed of six flute-shaped lamp frames hanging from the ceiling. The floor is made of the world’s rare Greek crystal white marble, resembling piano keys in pattern. The white giant marble pillars and the steps on both sides create a strong sense of rhythm. The main part of the theatre consists of the main auditorium, medium-sized auditorium, and small auditorium. The main auditorium has 1800 seats arranged in three tiers, with the proportion between each tier determined by the harmonious structure of visual and auditory elements, following the ‘French style’; located on the first floor of the Grand Theatre, the audience hall is divided into three layers, decorated with splendor, comfortable and luxurious seats, and can accommodate 600 spectators, suitable for various medium and small-scale artistic performances such as chamber music, drama, and children’s plays; the small auditorium is located on the fifth floor of the Grand Theatre, covering an area of about 400 square meters, with a maximum capacity of 200 spectators, and is a significant venue for fashionable small dramas in Shanghai. Since its opening in 1998, the Shanghai Grand Theatre has successfully staged a variety of large-scale performances and variety shows, including opera, musicals, ballet, symphony, chamber music, drama, and traditional opera, making it an important window for cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world and a bridge for artistic communication. The opening hours mainly depend on the theatre or performance activities, and specific times can be checked on the official website.
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