Shanghai Grand Theatre

　　Shanghai Grand Theatre is situated in People's Square and was designed by the French architectural firm Jean-Marie Charpentier. The entire building looks like a crystal palace woven from musical notes and officially opened on August 27, 1998. By the end of 2009, the theatre had hosted a cumulative total of 6,000 performances, attracting over 10 million audience members. It has now become a world-class platform for showcasing artistic works, an international venue for artistic exchange, and a promoter of public art education.

　　Covering an area of 2.1 hectares, Shanghai Grand Theatre has a total floor space of 70,000 square meters and a height of 40 meters. It houses three theatres — large, medium, and small — with 1,800, 600, and 300 seats respectively. The theatre is equipped with top-tier sound and lighting systems from renowned global manufacturers. The stage spans a total area of 1,700 square meters and consists of the main stage, rear stage, and left and right wings, featuring one of the world’s most advanced fully automated mechanical stages. The theatre also offers comprehensive auxiliary facilities, including the Starry Sky Banquet Hall, Maxim’s Western Restaurant, a ticketing center, and a large parking garage. Its management has been certified under the ISO9001:2008 international quality management system.

　　From 2000 to 2009, Shanghai Grand Theatre was rated as a Shanghai Civilized Unit for five consecutive years. In 2004, it was designated as a “National Cultural Industry Demonstration Base.” In October 2005, it was honored with the title of “National Advanced Collective in Cultural Work,” and in 2006, it won the “China Golden Award for Best Theatre Management.” In 2008, it was named a “Shanghai Base for International Cultural Exchange.” In 2000, the theatre joined the Asia-Pacific Performing Arts Centres Alliance (AAPPAC) and became one of its executive committee members.

　　Address: No. 300, Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District

　　Postal Code: 200003

　　Tel: 63868686

　　Fax: 63276740

　　Website: http://www.shgtheatre.com

　　Opening Hours: 9:00–11:30 AM on Mondays; closed during public holidays

　　Public Transport: Metro Lines 1, 2, and 8 to People's Square Station; Buses 123, 49, 925, 23, etc.