Zorrilla Theatre


The Zorrilla Theatre or Teatro Zorrilla, also known as the Duláang Zorrilla sa Maynila in Tagalog, was a prominent theater in the Philippines. Once located along Calle Iris, Manila, the theater was named after José Zorrilla, a Spanish poet and playwright. The building, which had a seating capacity of 900 people, was officially opened on August 17, 1893, and it was the venue for Spanish-language and Tagalog-language stage performances.

Former Site

The former Zorilla Theatre is now occupied by new commercialized buildings mostly now occupied by various hotels and also a food restaurant establishments as well in the mid 60's up to the present in C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila.