Opera House
Address:
3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP, United Kingdom
Manchester, England,
Opera House History
Originally The New Theatre, it opened on Boxing Day, 1912. It went through several iterations, being renamed once before becoming the Opera House in 1920. It's also been used for different functions; as a cinema in WW2, then a bingo hall before reopening as a theatre again in 1984. Since, it has hosted magnificent shows like Barnum and Phantom of the Opera.
Shows at the Opera House
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17/2022 | - | 5/21/2022 | |
| 10/11/2021 | - | 10/23/2021 | |
| 2/20/2020 | - | 4/12/2026 | |
| 3/19/2018 | - | 3/24/2018 | |
| 12/15/2015 | - | 1/10/2016 | |
| 9/8/1958 | - | 9/8/1958 | Chrysanthemum (1959) [Pre-Broadway] |
News
Alan Committie to Emcee DANCERS LOVE DOGS at Artscape
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2026
DANCERS LOVE DOGS returns for a gala performance featuring Cape Town City Ballet, LAMTA, Jazzart Dance Theatre and other companies. Each ticket sold funds animal sterilization efforts in underserved communities.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2026
DANCERS LOVE DOGS returns for a gala performance featuring Cape Town City Ballet, LAMTA, Jazzart Dance Theatre and other companies. Each ticket sold funds animal sterilization efforts in underserved communities.
Video: Daniel Casey Stars in MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2026
An all new video has been released starring Daniel Casey for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2026
An all new video has been released starring Daniel Casey for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift. Check out the video here!
Three Leads Set For OLIVER! at Artscape Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2026
Lionel Bart's OLIVER! will open at Cape Town's Artscape Opera House this festive season, with three young performers sharing the title role. The production features Jonathan Roxmouth as Fagin and an ensemble of 25 children.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2026
Lionel Bart's OLIVER! will open at Cape Town's Artscape Opera House this festive season, with three young performers sharing the title role. The production features Jonathan Roxmouth as Fagin and an ensemble of 25 children.
ZOMBIE OPERA Will Debut at Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2026
Andrea Battistoni's new opera will premiere at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège. The supernatural comedy, directed by Marta Eguilior, sets a zombie invasion on Christmas Eve in a supermarket.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2026
Andrea Battistoni's new opera will premiere at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège. The supernatural comedy, directed by Marta Eguilior, sets a zombie invasion on Christmas Eve in a supermarket.
Review: “Oh, QUEENEY!” It’s Bottoms Up for Heartbeat Opera’s Drag Extravaganza
by Richard Sasanow - Oct 25, 2026
When Stephen Sondheim was asked whether SWEENEY TODD was a musical or an opera, he answered that it depended where it was being done—a theatre or an opera house. Well, what does that make Heartbeat Opera’s QUEENEY TODD—THE DEMON BOTTOM OF FLEET STREET? Heartbeat Opera calls it, “A genre-bending drag opera revenge fantasy.” I call it a boisterous evening of great drag/opera/dance/parody hilarity.
by Richard Sasanow - Oct 25, 2026
When Stephen Sondheim was asked whether SWEENEY TODD was a musical or an opera, he answered that it depended where it was being done—a theatre or an opera house. Well, what does that make Heartbeat Opera’s QUEENEY TODD—THE DEMON BOTTOM OF FLEET STREET? Heartbeat Opera calls it, “A genre-bending drag opera revenge fantasy.” I call it a boisterous evening of great drag/opera/dance/parody hilarity.
Zoe McCormick Wins CENTRE STAGE: ENSEMBLE STUDIO COMPETITION
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2026
Soprano Zoe McCormick of Ponoka, Alberta won first prize at the Canadian Opera Company's 13th annual CENTRE STAGE: ENSEMBLE STUDIO COMPETITION, earning a $12,500 award and consideration for a spot in the COC's Ensemble Studio.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2026
Soprano Zoe McCormick of Ponoka, Alberta won first prize at the Canadian Opera Company's 13th annual CENTRE STAGE: ENSEMBLE STUDIO COMPETITION, earning a $12,500 award and consideration for a spot in the COC's Ensemble Studio.
WEXFORD OPERA FESTIVAL 2026: Review: L'EQUIVOCO STRAVAGANTE, National Opera House Wexford
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Oct 23, 2026
Rossini's rare early comedy shines with cartoonish visual humor, deadpan comedic timing, and razor-sharp coloratura at Wexford Festival Opera.
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Oct 23, 2026
Rossini's rare early comedy shines with cartoonish visual humor, deadpan comedic timing, and razor-sharp coloratura at Wexford Festival Opera.
Video: PHANTOM Highlight Reel at North Shore Music Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026
North Shore Music Theatre has shared a highlight reel from its production of PHANTOM, the musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit running in Beverly, Massachusetts through November 1.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026
North Shore Music Theatre has shared a highlight reel from its production of PHANTOM, the musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit running in Beverly, Massachusetts through November 1.
Sylvester Stallone and Bill Conti to Reunite for ROCKY 50th Anniversary
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026
Academy Award winners Sylvester Stallone and composer Bill Conti will reunite for a special one-night-only celebration of ROCKY's 50th anniversary at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre, featuring a live conversation and ROCKY in Concert performance.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026
Academy Award winners Sylvester Stallone and composer Bill Conti will reunite for a special one-night-only celebration of ROCKY's 50th anniversary at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre, featuring a live conversation and ROCKY in Concert performance.
Photos: HAYWIRE to Launch I DON'T WANNA SAY GOODBYE TOUR Across UK, North America, Europe in 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026
Boston hardcore band Haywire announced an 80-show world tour starting January 3 in the UK, followed by North American dates beginning February 12, and European stops through April, with support from GVLLOW, Dark Thoughts, and Béton Armé.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026
Boston hardcore band Haywire announced an 80-show world tour starting January 3 in the UK, followed by North American dates beginning February 12, and European stops through April, with support from GVLLOW, Dark Thoughts, and Béton Armé.
LEGALLY BLONDE Will Open at The Everyman With MTU Musical Theatre Students
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2026
MTU Cork School of Music musical theatre students will present LEGALLY BLONDE at The Everyman, featuring a professional creative team led by director Killian Donnelly and musical director David Hayes.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2026
MTU Cork School of Music musical theatre students will present LEGALLY BLONDE at The Everyman, featuring a professional creative team led by director Killian Donnelly and musical director David Hayes.
OMAR to Make Chicago Premiere at Lyric Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026
The Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels will open at Lyric Opera of Chicago. The work draws from the memoirs of West African Islamic scholar Omar ibn Said and fuses hymns, spirituals, gospel, and bluegrass with West African percussion.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026
The Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels will open at Lyric Opera of Chicago. The work draws from the memoirs of West African Islamic scholar Omar ibn Said and fuses hymns, spirituals, gospel, and bluegrass with West African percussion.
Dallas Opera Selects 2026/2027 Participants for Hart Institute
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026
The Dallas Opera named four conductors to its International Opera Award-winning Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors, selected from 83 applicants.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026
The Dallas Opera named four conductors to its International Opera Award-winning Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors, selected from 83 applicants.
THIS NOW NAKED LIFE to Make Debut at New York Festival of Song
by Rachel Stone - Oct 22, 2026
New York Festival of Song will present THIS NOW NAKED LIFE, a program of contemporary vocal works curated by pianist Nathaniel LaNasa, featuring world premiere selections from composer leiken's I HAVE BEEN THE BLUE SALMON.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 22, 2026
New York Festival of Song will present THIS NOW NAKED LIFE, a program of contemporary vocal works curated by pianist Nathaniel LaNasa, featuring world premiere selections from composer leiken's I HAVE BEEN THE BLUE SALMON.
Photos: THE SNOWMAN is Now Playing at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026
Birmingham Rep has released new production photos from its brand-new production of the Christmas classic, The Snowman, which began performances at The Rep this week. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026
Birmingham Rep has released new production photos from its brand-new production of the Christmas classic, The Snowman, which began performances at The Rep this week. Check out the photos here!
FRAME SHIFT 2026 Will Feature Works by Deaf and Disabled Artists
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026
Accessible Arts and Sydney Opera House will present a curated selection of films and video artworks by Deaf and Disabled artists, featuring ten original works exploring intersectional identity and creative expression.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026
Accessible Arts and Sydney Opera House will present a curated selection of films and video artworks by Deaf and Disabled artists, featuring ten original works exploring intersectional identity and creative expression.
Jake Shimabukuro to Bring HOLIDAYS IN HAWAIʻI to MACC
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro will return to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for Holidays in Hawaiʻi, marking the show's return to the venue. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro will return to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for Holidays in Hawaiʻi, marking the show's return to the venue. Learn more here.
WEXFORD OPERA FESTIVAL 2026: Review: IRIS at National Opera House, Wexford
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Oct 21, 2026
Mascagni’s atmospheric forerunner to Madama Butterfly receives a visually arresting, emotionally charged staging at Wexford Festival Opera.
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Oct 21, 2026
Mascagni’s atmospheric forerunner to Madama Butterfly receives a visually arresting, emotionally charged staging at Wexford Festival Opera.
Photos: PHANTOM At North Shore Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2026
See photos of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's Phantom, now playing at North Shore Music Theatre through November 1, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2026
See photos of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's Phantom, now playing at North Shore Music Theatre through November 1, 2026.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Musical Acquired by MTI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2026
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International has acquired Back to the Future: The Musical. Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage from the Universal/Amblin film by the movie's creators.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2026
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International has acquired Back to the Future: The Musical. Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage from the Universal/Amblin film by the movie's creators.
Opera House Frequently Asked Questions
- What show is currently in Opera House?
- Opera House's current show is The Cher Show which began performances on 05/17/2022
- How many seats does Opera House have?
- Opera House has 1920 seats.
- What were the longest running shows at Opera House?
- Back to the Future The Musical which ran from 08/20/2021 to 04/12/2026
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