The Shanghai Grand Theatre is located at the intersection of Central Boulevard and Huangpi Road South in northern part of the People's Square in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China.
The building was designed by French architect Jean-Marie Charpentier and covers a floor area of 11,528 m². Interior design was by Studios Architecture. It was opened in 1998.
This theater was also home to The Lion King (musical).
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