Built 1891-1892 by Ferdinand Fellner & Hermann Helmer. Auditorium sculptures by Theodor Friedl. Opened on 24 Sep 1892 with Adolf Ferron's operetta "Daphne" and Gaul and Haßreiter's ballet "Die Welt in Bild und Tanz".

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First interior renovation. Reopened as a metropolitan theatre with "Paradise of Women" by Julius friend and music by Julius Einödshofer on 3rd July of 1898.

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Alterations and technical modernization by Alfred Grenander.

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The stage area was damaged by bombs on 7 May of 1944. Subsequently provisional repair works. Façade, entrance hall, and auditorium ceiling painting destroyed by bombs on 9 March of 1945.

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Provisional reconstruction in 1945-1947. Re-opened 23 December 1947 as "Komische Oper" with "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauß.

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Reconstructed in 1965-1967 under the direction of architect Kunz Nierade. Re-opened on 4 Dec 1966 with Mozart's "Don Giovanni". Seating capacity: 1210

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