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The Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre (), located on a hutong in the Xuanwu District of Beijing, is one of the best-known Beijing opera theatres. It is also one of the oldest wooden theatres in China. Zhengyici means a temple (''ci'') for Zhengyi Xuantan Laozu (正乙玄坛老祖).〔(List of state and district historical heritage in Xuanwu District ), official website of the Xuanwu District government.〕 ==History== The theatre was built in 1688, during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor in the Qing Dynasty. It was built on the site of a Buddhist temple. It has a rich history that includes performances by the grandmaster of Peking Opera, Mei Lanfang. After the Cultural Revolution, the theatre fell into disrepair. However, in 1995 a local businessman sponsored a full restoration. The theatre now continues to perform Beijing Opera. It is considered a living relic and one of Beijing's finest monuments. As of August 2005, the theatre is temporarily closed for building work. As of October 2010，the theatre was all set to reopen, with the premiere of Mei Lanfang Classics, providing a view of Peking Opera in its heyday.The play includes six classics from the 160 repertoires of Mei Lanfang, including Battle with Invaders,Drunken Princess,Goddess of Luo River,Taking Command of Troops,Sylph Scattering Flowers,Farewell to Princess Yu. On June 10, 2012, the theater played host to American comedian Louis CK, who taped an episode of his show "Louie" there for an invitation-only audience. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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