Operett-teatern, Private theater in Stockholm, Sweden
The Operett-teatern was a private theater on Karlavägen in Stockholm's central Östermalm district that specialized in operetta and revue performances. The building hosted various productions and remained in operation until its destruction at the end of 1913.
The building was originally constructed in 1888 as Nya Cirkus with Oriental design elements, before serving multiple purposes. In 1909, under director Anton Salmson's leadership, it was transformed into its final theatrical form and given its name.
The theater was known in Stockholm's Östermalm district for staging operetta and revue performances that drew regular audiences. The venue reflected the tastes of its era and served as a gathering place for people who enjoyed this form of entertainment.
Visitors could easily reach the theater thanks to its central location on Karlavägen and could plan their visits around various productions. The venue was an established destination for theater lovers and offered regular new productions.
The theater was famous for a planned ceiling design decorated with tens of thousands of paper roses that would have given the interior space special splendor. This ambitious decorative element remained part of director Salmson's artistic vision and made the venue a distinctive place.
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