Built between 1873 and 1880 to the design by the Berlin architect Lucae.

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Opened with "Don Giovanni" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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Stage was destroyed by allied bombs.

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After bombing, the theatre remained in ruins between 1944 -1976 and then 1976-1981 rebuilt by Brown & Schlockerman as a hall for congresses and concerts.

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Opened with "Symphony no. 8" by Gustav Mahler.

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