The Century Theatre is situated at No. 40 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, in the developing “Third Embassy Area.” It is near five-star hotels including the Kempinski Hotel and the Kunlun Hotel, and is the only high-end performing venue in Beijing’s CBD area.
The Century Theatre was constructed in 1985 with an investment of 370 million RMB and officially opened on May 4, 1990. The Century
Theatre was jointly designed and built by Chinese and Japanese architects. With its unique design, it inherits traditional architectural aesthetics while integrating modern aesthetic concepts, making it another masterpiece in Beijing’s architectural history.
The Century Theatre consists of five main functional areas: the Grand Theatre, the Small Theatre, rehearsal halls, dressing rooms, and office spaces. The Grand Theatre has 1,713 seats and mainly hosts high-end stage performances such as opera, ballet, large-scale symphony concerts, and variety shows. Its stage features rotating, elevating, and descending functions. The Small Theatre can accommodate 400 spectators and is fully equipped for concerts, academic forums, film screenings, lectures, and more. It also includes professional simultaneous interpretation equipment, projectors, and film projectors.
Address: No. 40 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Transportation:
Get off at Liangmaqiao Station via Bus No. 300, 302, 402, 403, 405, 413, 416, 418, 419, 420, 421, 627, 701, 703, 707, or 710.
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