Navoi Theater
Navoi Theater, Tashkent
The Navoi Theater or Theater of the Republic for Opera and Ballet named after Alisher Navoi (Республиканский театр Оперы и балета им. Алишера Навои) is the national opera theater in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Overview
Designed by Alexey Shchusev, the theater was built in 1942-1947 and was opened to the public in November, 1947, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Alisher Navoi. During 1945-47, the Japanese prisoners of war participated in the building construction under forced labor.[1]
The theater has a capacity of 1,400 spectators. It has its main stage of 540 square meters.
See also
References
- ↑ Japanese detainees and the Navoi Theater (in Marubeni Corporation web site)
External links
Coordinates: 41°18′33″N 69°16′18″E / 41.30917°N 69.27167°E