Beijing International Theatrical Center, a new playhouse of Beijing People's Art Theater, was established recently. As one of the top professional drama theaters nationwide, the Center covers an area of approximately 23,000 square meters. It contains two drama theaters, the Cao Yu Theater and the People's Art Little Theater, which have 700 and 300 seats respectively. Beijing International Theatrical Center is expected to be open to the public soon.

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Beijing International Theatrical Center [Photo by Pan Zhiwang/Beijing Daily.]

Beijing People's Art Theater is an important symbol of Beijing culture that embodies the cultural leanings of Beijing residents. The Capital Theatre, located at No. 22 Wangfujing Street, was built in 1955 and is a professional playhouse of Beijing People's Art Theater.

 (Source: Beijing Daily)