An academy specifically established by noble Eugubines promotes and finances the construction, starting from 1713, of the theater. Smaller in size than the current one, it was inaugurated during the carnival of 1738. But structural problems soon became noticeable: from 1840 began a forty-year period full of works (reversal of stalls/stage, construction of the atrium and annexed rooms, erection of a new facade). The new theater was inaugurated in 1862: in addition to the structural works, decorations, finishes, and furnishings were executed by the main Eugubine artists (but not only) of the time. Among all, the decorations of the hall by Raffaele Antonioli, the gilt metal chandelier with Bohemian crystal pendants. Declared unfit in 1961, it was put under restoration from 1975 and on March 24, 1985, inaugurated to new life.
Information about Gubbio Municipal Theater
Via del Popolo, 17
06024 Gubbio (Perugia)
075 92237708
c.panfili@comune.gubbio.pg.it
https://www.comune.gubbio.pg.it
Source: MIBACT
