State Jewish Theater, Historical theater company in central Bucharest, Romania.
The State Jewish Theater is a theater company in central Bucharest that presents performances in both Romanian and Yiddish languages within its own dedicated hall. The ensemble offers a regular season of different productions throughout the year.
The theater was founded on March 1, 1941, and provided work for Jewish artists who were excluded from other cultural institutions during that period. This establishment emerged during one of the darkest chapters for the Jewish community.
The stage presents a blend of traditional Yiddish plays alongside modern works that weave together Jewish heritage with Romanian theater traditions. This mix of languages and styles shapes what audiences encounter when they visit.
The venue sits in the city center and is easy to reach, with performance schedules available on the website teatrul-evreiesc.ro. It helps to check the current program in advance to plan a suitable visit.
This house ranks among the oldest and continuously operating Yiddish theaters in the world, having survived multiple political systems. Its continuity across so many decades makes it a rare cultural landmark.
Location: Bucharest
Official opening: March 1, 1941
GPS coordinates: 44.42939,26.11052
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22
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