Lafayette Square Opera House, 19th-century performance venue near Lafayette Square in Washington D.C., United States.
The Lafayette Square Opera House featured a gray granite exterior with marble staircases, mahogany finishes, and Italian Renaissance interior design elements.
Opening in 1895 with actress Lillian Russell performing Tzigane, the theater operated until 1905 when it was acquired by the Shuberts and renamed Belasco Theatre.
The venue served multiple purposes throughout its existence, including entertaining troops as a Stage Door Canteen during World War II and Korean War.
The theater contained 1,800 seats and maintained a stage measuring 68 feet in width and 45 feet in depth for various performances.
Located at 717 Madison Place NW, the structure incorporated advanced safety features for its time, including an asbestos stage curtain.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1895
Official opening: September 30, 1895
Capacity: 1800
GPS coordinates: 38.89946,-77.03485
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:10
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