Built 1876-1877 to the design by Ferdinand Fellner & Hermann Helmer. The construction works began on 20th July of 1876 with the excavation of foundations, the roof was built by the end of 1876, and the stucco work began in the first months of 1877.

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Built in 1876-1877 by Ferdinand Fellner & Hermann Helmer. Opened with Weber's "Jubelouverture" and Beethoven's "Fidelio".

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1938-1939 major renovations and alterations by Freyberger and Paul Baumgarten sr. (rebuilding of stagehouse, extension of foyers and façade, major redecoration of foyers, minor redecoration of auditorium ). Re-opened 24 May 1939 with Wagner's "Lohengrin".

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Destroyed by bombs on 25/26 Feb 1944.

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1948 roof rebuilding. 1952-1956 rebuilding to modern plans within the remaining exterior walls. Re-opened 10 Nov 1956 with Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro".

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