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The Manila Metropolitan Theater (Filipino: Tanghalang Metropolitan), also known as the Metropolitan Theater, abbreviated as the MET, is a historic Philippine Art Deco building located in Plaza Lawton in Ermita, Manila. It is recognized as the forefront of the Art Deco architectural style in the Philippines.
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- It was one of Manila’s iconic landmarks during the city’s years as the “Paris of Asia” Image credit: John Tewell. From the late 19th century until the beginning of World War II, Manila was at its peak, often called the “Paris of Asia.”
- Filipino architect Juan Arellano, who was also behind Manila’s Post Office Building and Jones Bridge, designed the theater. Image credit: Kahimyang Project, Arkitecturang Filipino Online/Wikimedia Commons.
- It was a survivor of World War II. Image credit: John Tewell. The Grand Dame of Manila, as the theater is often dubbed, stood nearly completely intact unlike most buildings in Manila, after the deadly Battle for the Liberation of Manila in World War II.
- Before being known for its pink color, it was originally painted in off-white. Image credit: METamorphosis. We have associated the historic gem with shades of light pink, but its original paint was actually off-white.
Aug 3, 2017 · MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Theater is a repository of Juan Arellano architecture, of paintings, sculptures, carvings and other features by Fernando Amorsolo and other masters...
The Metropolitan Theater, Manila, Philippines. 43,403 likes · 671 talking about this · 19,185 were here. The Metropolitan Theater, a National Historical Landmark and National Cultural Treasure.
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Sep 3, 2022 · Simply known as the MET, the theater was designed by architect Juan Arellano, the theater served as the venue for well known artists to showcase their works and where budding artists presented their craft for the first time in the industry.
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Aug 11, 2021 · FOR 25 years, the moldering art deco Metropolitan Theater was just a landmark for commuters to use when getting around the city of Manila. Now, for the first time since its closure in 1996 and after numerous attempts at restoration, the theater will reopen its doors to the public this year.
