Narodni Divadlo/ National Theatre
The National Theatre (Czech: Národní divadlo ) in Prague is known as the Alma Mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art.
The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions, with a rich artistic tradition which was created and maintained by the most distinguished personalities in Czech society. This tradition helped to preserve and develop the most important features of the nation–the Czech language and a sense for a Czech musical and dramatic way of thinking.
Today the National Theatre consists of three artistic ensembles–opera, ballet and drama–which alternate in their performances in the historic building of the National Theatre, in the Theatre of the Estates and in the Kolowrat Theatre. All three artistic ensembles select their repertoire not only from the rich classical heritage, but in addition to local authors they focus their attention on modern world output.
Address:
Ostrovní 1
112 30 Prague 1
Czech Republic
Nearest Subway Stop: Národní třída Metro (1425 feet), Karlovo náměstí Metro (2263 feet)
Nearest Tram/Streetcar Stop: Tram Narodni divadlo (199 feet), Tram Narodni divadlo (328 feet), Tram Narodni divadlo (526 feet), Tram Karlovy lazne (1300 feet), Tram Narodni trida (1394 feet), Tram Myslikova (1546 feet), Tram Lazarska (1655 feet), Tram Jiraskovo namesti (1678 feet)
Website:http://www.narodni-divadlo.cz/en
Statni Opera/ State Opera
The Prague State Opera presents a varied programme of opera and ballet performances by Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Rossini, Donizetti, Prokofiev and other international composers.
The season at the Prague State Opera runs from September to June.
As with many historic buildings in the Czech Republic, the Prague State Opera has changed ownership and names a number of times, each change reflecting the political climate of the day.
Originally named the German Theatre, the opera house opened in 1888 to great applause. It was immediately hailed as one of the finest German opera houses.
At the end of World War II, the opera house was renamed the Smetana Theatre, after the famous Czech composer, Bedřich Smetana. Opera in Prague was back.
However, the optimism was short lived. Within a few years Czechoslovakia became a communist state, a regime where opera was considered elitist. Performances became few and far between, and the opera house building suffered great neglect.
The theatre's renaissance came in 1992. Communism had fallen and yet another name change followed, to the now familiar Prague State Opera.
A regular programme of opera and ballet was installed, and this magnificent theatre came to life once more. For many visitors today, a night at the Prague opera is the highlight of their Prague trip.
At Christmas the Prague State Opera is the grand setting for classical music concerts, and on New Year's Eve it hosts a celebrated gala ball.
The Prague State Opera is located just a few minutes walk from the top of Wenceslas Square.
For listings and to book tickets for the Prague State Opera: Prague opera, ballet & concerts.
Address:
The State Opera (Státní opera)
Wilsonova 4, Praha 1
Metro: Muzeum (lines A & C)
Tram stop: Muzeum (tram 11)
Website:http://www.narodni-divadlo.cz/en/state-opera
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Stavovske Divadlo/ Estates Theatre
The Estates Theatre or Stavovské divadlo is a historic theatre in Prague, Czech Republic. The Estates Theatre was annexed to the National Theatre in 1948 and currently draws on three artistic ensembles, opera, ballet, and drama, which perform at the Estates Theatre, the National Theatre (Národní divadlo), and the Kolowrat Theatre (Divadlo Kolowrat).
Address:
Ovocný trh 1
110 00 Prague 1
Czech Republic
Nearest Subway Stop: Můstek Metro (1054 feet), Národní třída Metro (1795 feet), Náměstí Republiky Metro (1856 feet), Staroměstská Metro (1991 feet), Hlavní nádraží Metro (2399 feet)
Nearest Tram/Streetcar Stop: Tram vaclavske namesti (1496 feet), Tram Jindrisska (1681 feet), Tram Namesti Republiky (1738 feet), Tram Narodni trida (1789 feet), Tram Dlouha Trida (2012 feet)
Website:http://www.narodni-divadlo.cz/en/estates-theatre
The New Stage
Address:
Ostrovní 1
112 30 Prague 1
Czech Republic
Nearest Subway Stop: Národní třída Metro (1425 feet), Karlovo náměstí Metro (2263 feet)
Nearest Tram/Streetcar Stop: Tram Narodni divadlo (199 feet), Tram Narodni divadlo (328 feet), Tram Narodni divadlo (526 feet), Tram Karlovy lazne (1300 feet), Tram Narodni trida (1394 feet), Tram Myslikova (1546 feet), Tram Lazarska (1655 feet), Tram Jiraskovo namesti (1678 feet)