National Centre for the Performing Arts, Performing arts center in Nariman Point, Mumbai, India.
The National Centre for the Performing Arts spans 32,000 square meters and contains five theaters designed for different performance styles and audience capacities.
Construction of this cultural institution began in 1973 on reclaimed sea land, with its official opening taking place in 1986 under Philip Johnson's architectural direction.
The center houses the Symphony Orchestra of India, which made history in 2010 as the first Indian orchestra to perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony in Moscow.
The complex includes the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre with 1,109 seats, Tata Theatre with 1,010 seats, and three smaller venues for various performance types.
The audio-visual archival vault preserves over 4,000 hours of theatre research recordings, supporting the documentation of performing arts in India.
Location: Mumbai City district
Inception: 1986
Architects: Philip Johnson
Website: https://ncpamumbai.com
GPS coordinates: 18.92510,72.82060
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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