Koblenz Theatre [Koblenz]
Městské divadlo v Koblenzi
Theater Koblenz
Theatre building in Koblenz, Germany, opened in 1787
Duits nationaal monument in Koblenz
Koblenz Theatre
No heritage stage machinery contact Perspectiv: Markus Dietze, director - Markus Scherer, press officer
Even archbishops commissioned theatres once. An example is the archbishop of Trier and Elector Clemens Wenzeslaus who chose a private investor to construct his “House for Plays, Operas, Balls, and Assemblies” in the city of Koblenz. Only seven months later, on 23 November 1787, the theatre was inaugurated with Mozart’s opera “The Abduction from the Seraglio.” A week after that, the first play was performed: “The Brigands” by Schiller. In 1867 the city became the owner of the theatre. The alterations that had accumulated in the 200 years of its existence were reversed in 1984/85 and the theatre completely restored, with the aim of recovering the original as closely as possible. Today the Koblenz Theatre houses three permanent companies for drama, opera, and ballet and offers performances almost every day.
Built 1787 by Peter Joseph Krahe and Johann Andreas Gärtner as Kurfürstliches Komödien- und Ballhaus (prince-electoral comedy and ball house) for Clemens Wenzeslaus von Sachsen (1739-1812), the last prince-archbishop of Trier. Opened 23 Nov 1787 with Mozart's opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail. Since 1867 in posession of the city of Koblenz. 1869 rebuildings, later various rebuildings. On 22 Nov 1946 seat of the constituent assembly of the state of Rheinland-Pfalz. 1984-1985 restoration as close as possible to the 1787 design. 500 seats. Used for opera, drama and ballet performances by the resident Theater Koblenz municipal theatre company.