Restricted competition for a theatre building was announced in 1906, which was won by the Fellner & Helmer atelier in collaboration with Hans Meyer. Other participants were Martin Dülfer, Bernhard Sehring, Carl Moritz and C. Tittrich.

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The theatre was opened on 23rd July 1907 with Der Zerbrochene Krug by Heinrich von Kleist and Wallenstein's Camp by Friedrich Schiller. The exterior of the building is decorated in a simple Art Nouveau style.

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The auditorium fell prey to fire, caused by an allied air strike.

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The auditorium and the foyer were renovated, however, the historical style elements were lost. The reopening of the theatre took place on 18th November 1951 with Wagner's "Tannhäuser".

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