Stuttgart National Theatre

Stuttgart National Theatre

The Stuttgart National Theatre is an opera house located in Stuttgart, Germany, locally referred to as the "Großes Haus" (Great House). It was the larger of the two former royal court theatres. It was designed and built by the celebrated Munich architect Max Littmann, who won a design competition, and constructed between 1909 and 1912. Originally called the Royal Court Theatre, it served as the royal theatre of the Kingdom of Württemberg. There were two buildings, one large and one small, known respectively as the "Großes Haus" (Great House) and the "Kleines Haus" (Little House).

In 1919, the theatre was renamed the National Theatre. The Kleines Haus was destroyed during bombing in World War II and was later rebuilt, reopening in 1962. The Großes Haus is the only major opera house in Germany to have survived the heavy bombings of World War II. It underwent comprehensive renovation between 1982 and 1984 and now has 1,399 seats.

The Stuttgart National Theatre is primarily used for performances of original works, award-winning plays, internationally renowned operas, and the famous Stuttgart Ballet. The Stuttgart Ballet is closely associated with names such as John Cranko and Marcia Haydée, and is also widely recognized due to its international tours.

Staatstheater Stuttgart

Must-visit reason: Stuttgart’s most famous opera house

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

Province/State: Baden-Württemberg [Baden-Württemberg]

City: Stuttgart [Stuttgart]