Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre

Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre

The Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre (zh-cp|c=正乙祠戏楼|p=Zhèngyǐcí Xìlóu), located on a hutong in the Xuanwu District of Beijing, is one of the best-known Beijing opera theatres. It is also one of the oldest wooden theatres in China. Zhengyici means a temple ("ci") for Zhengyi Xuantan Laozu (正乙玄坛老祖). [ [http://www.bjxw.gov.cn/XWhcxw/XWxwmy/XWmyyou/XWmylb.ycs List of state and district historical heritage in Xuanwu District] , official website of the Xuanwu District government. ]

History

The theatre was built in 1688, during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor in the Qing Dynasty. It was built on the site of a Buddhist temple. It has a rich history that includes performances by the grandmaster of Peking Opera, Mei Lanfang.

After the Cultural Revolution, the theatre fell into disrepair. However, in 1995 a local businessman sponsored a full restoration. The theatre now continues to perform Beijing Opera. It is considered a living relic and one of Beijing's finest monuments.

As of August 2005, the theatre is temporarily closed for building work.

Notes

External links

* [http://www.drben.net/ChinaReport/Beijing/Landmarks-Hotspots/Xuanwu/ZhengYici_Juchang-ZhengYici_Peking_Opera_Theatre/Zheng_Yici_Opera_Temple_Report1.html Website of photographs of Zheng Yici Peking Opera Theatre (including Peking Opera music and a link to a map of its location)]
* [http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/asia/china/beijing/attraction-detail.html?vid=1154654661822 Zhengyici Xilou] , "The New York Times".


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