Théâtre du Nouveau Monde
The Théâtre du Nouveau Monde (TNM) is a theatre company and venue located on rue Sainte-Catherine in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 1951 , it launched with the classic play L'Avare by Molière.[1]
Initially located at the Gesù (1951–1958), it subsequently moved to the Orpheum, then after 1966 it transferred to the salle Port-Royal at Place des Arts and remained there until 1972.
In 1972, the TNM bought the building where the Gayety Theatre and later the once performed. The building was renovated in 1997 by Montreal architect Dan Hanganu.[1]
Founders[]
Directors[]
- Jean Gascon (1951–1966)
- Jean-Louis Roux (1966–1982)
- (1981)
- (1982–1992)
- Lorraine Pintal (1992-)[1][2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Toute une histoire". Théâtre du Nouveau Monde. Archived from the original on May 7, 2009. Retrieved May 7, 2009.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Bertin, Raymond. "Théâtre du Nouveau Monde". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
External links[]
- Official website
- Fonds du Théâtre du nouveau monde (MSS3) at Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
- Théâtre du Nouveau Monde fonds (R2343) at Library and Archives Canada. The fonds contains 6 prints.
Coordinates: 45°30′31.5″N 73°33′52″W / 45.508750°N 73.56444°W
Categories:
- Theatres in Montreal
- 1951 establishments in Quebec
- Performing groups established in 1951
- Dan Hanganu buildings
- Quartier des spectacles
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