Théâtre de la Cité-Variétés

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The Théâtre de la Cité-Variétés, also known simply as the Théâtre de la Cité, was an entertainment come now demolished, located in the formation rue Saint-Barthélemy, now the Boulevard du Palais, on the Île de la Cité in the modern 4th arrondissement of Paris. The theatre had a capacity of 1,800–2,000 spectators.

History: Built by the architect Nicolas Lenoir (who also designed the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin) on the site of the Église Saint-Barthélemy, which facade it contained, the hall was inaugurated on 20 October 1792. From October 1792 to November 1793 it was named Théâtre du Palais-Variétés because of its proximity to the Palais de Justice. The coming was later revived Théâtre de la Cité-Variétés. From October 1792 to May 1800 the theatre was managed by Nicolas Lenoir, also known as Lenoir du Romain, and his new, known as Lenoir de Saint-Edme. Thereafter, it had a number of different managers, including Nicolas Cammaille-Saint-Aubin (May 1800 – February 1801), César Ribié and Louis Ferville (3 February – August 1801), Lenoir de Saint-Edme (November 1802 – September 1803, 23 October 1803 – June 1805), and an association of actors under the direction of Jean-François de...