Alte Oper [Erfurt]
Theatre building in Erfurt, Germany
gebouw in Erfurt, Duitsland
Alte Oper
Built 1867 as Sommertheater after designy by H. Sahlender for the restaurant owner Otto Helling. 1877 purchased by Konzert- und Theaterverein [concert and theatre society]. Subsequently major rebuilding. Re-opened 28 Oct 1877. 1150 seats. Used by touring theatre and opera companies. 1892 purchased by the city of Erfurt. 1893-1895 major rebuilding. Re-opened 15 Sep 1894 as Stadttheater. 1025 seats. Used for opera, drama, and ballet performances by resident companies. 1927-1928 extensions. 1933 renamed Deutsches Volkstheater. 1945 re-renamed Stadttheater. Subsequently used for opera performances by the resident company. 1956 renamed Opernhaus. Subsequently used for opera and ballet performances by the resident companies. 1957-1958 and 1969 renovations. 832 seats. Closed 1997 due to safety concerns. Subsequently restorations. Renamed Alte Oper. Re-opened 15 Sep 2004. Used for drama performances by touring companies, and for various shows and concerts.