3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP, United Kingdom
Manchester, England,
SEATING CAPACITY: 1920
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 The Cher Show (2022)
Click Here to Buy Tickets10/11/2021 - 10/23/2021 Grease (2021) 2/20/2020 - 4/12/2026 Back to the Future The Musical (2021) 3/19/2018 - 3/24/2018 Fat Friends the Musical (2017) 12/15/2015 - 1/10/2016 Matilda the Musical (2015) 9/8/1958 - 9/8/1958 Chrysanthemum (1959) [Pre-Broadway]
News
MAMMA MIA! & More Lead Bay Area's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Mamma Mia & more.
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Mamma Mia & more.
Finn Wolfhard Releases New Single 'Tunnels' From Sophomore Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2026
Finn Wolfhard has shared “Tunnels,” the latest single from his forthcoming sophomore solo album Fire From The Hip, out July 10. The new track follows the release of his previous “I’ll Let You Finish,” both of which feature on the record. Listen to them here.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2026
Finn Wolfhard has shared “Tunnels,” the latest single from his forthcoming sophomore solo album Fire From The Hip, out July 10. The new track follows the release of his previous “I’ll Let You Finish,” both of which feature on the record. Listen to them here.
KIM'S CONVENIENCE & More Lead Los Angeles' Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Kim's Convenience and more.
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Kim's Convenience and more.
Rodrigo y Gabriela to Perform at Boulder Theater on OURHOME Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
Grammy-winning Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela will bring their OurHome Tour to Boulder Theater, supporting their newest album of the same name. Tickets are on sale in June.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
Grammy-winning Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela will bring their OurHome Tour to Boulder Theater, supporting their newest album of the same name. Tickets are on sale in June.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For LOVE NEVER DIES at The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES at the London Palladium, directed by Shaun Kerrison.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES at the London Palladium, directed by Shaun Kerrison.
Photos: Eddie Izzard in THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET at Sydney Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated performer Eddie Izzard is bringing her acclaimed one-person performance of The Tragedy of Hamlet to the Sydney Opera House. Check out photos here.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated performer Eddie Izzard is bringing her acclaimed one-person performance of The Tragedy of Hamlet to the Sydney Opera House. Check out photos here.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PHANTOM, and More on Sale This Week at The Smith Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
The Smith Center announced tickets for the first four shows of its Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series, including DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, ELF THE MUSICAL, and THE OUTSIDERS.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
The Smith Center announced tickets for the first four shows of its Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series, including DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, ELF THE MUSICAL, and THE OUTSIDERS.
EMPTY by Robert Nurden to Make World Premiere at Drayton Arms Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
Journalist and author Robert Nurden's debut play EMPTY, based on his book about men without children, will have its world premiere at London's Drayton Arms Theatre, directed by OFFIE-nominated David Furlong.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
Journalist and author Robert Nurden's debut play EMPTY, based on his book about men without children, will have its world premiere at London's Drayton Arms Theatre, directed by OFFIE-nominated David Furlong.
Neko Case Sets Fall Tour in Support of 'Neon Grey Midnight Green' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2026
Grammy-nominated songwriter Neko Case will embark on a fall tour in support of her ninth LP, Neon Grey Midnight Green. Take a look at all her upcoming dates.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2026
Grammy-nominated songwriter Neko Case will embark on a fall tour in support of her ninth LP, Neon Grey Midnight Green. Take a look at all her upcoming dates.
Exclusive: Get Ready for Tonys Night with 2026 Nominee Tim Jackson
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2026
Tim Jackson has a had a lot to celebrate this theatre season! Months after making their Broadway debut with Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) they earned their first Tony nomination (one of eight for the new musical) and headed to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday to celebrate.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2026
Tim Jackson has a had a lot to celebrate this theatre season! Months after making their Broadway debut with Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) they earned their first Tony nomination (one of eight for the new musical) and headed to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday to celebrate.
Royal Opera House Orchestra to Launch Overture Mentorship Programme for Young Musicians
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House has opened applications for Overture, its year-long mentorship programme for musicians aged 18-25 from underrepresented groups, run in collaboration with Black Lives in Music and the National Open Youth Orchestra.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House has opened applications for Overture, its year-long mentorship programme for musicians aged 18-25 from underrepresented groups, run in collaboration with Black Lives in Music and the National Open Youth Orchestra.
Roger Bart and Axel Duffy Will Lead BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Tony Award winner Roger Bart will reprise his role as Doc Brown alongside Australian actor Axel Duffy as Marty McFly in the first-ever UK tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Tony Award winner Roger Bart will reprise his role as Doc Brown alongside Australian actor Axel Duffy as Marty McFly in the first-ever UK tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL.
European Premiere of Haruki Murakami Adaptation and More Set For the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
The Barbican announced its autumn/winter Theatre & Dance programme, featuring the European premiere of Haruki Murakami's END OF THE WORLD AND HARD-BOILED WONDERLAND, the UK premiere of PAM TANOWITZ DANCE'S PASTORAL, and London premieres of TOM AT THE FARM and DANCE IS NOT FOR US.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
The Barbican announced its autumn/winter Theatre & Dance programme, featuring the European premiere of Haruki Murakami's END OF THE WORLD AND HARD-BOILED WONDERLAND, the UK premiere of PAM TANOWITZ DANCE'S PASTORAL, and London premieres of TOM AT THE FARM and DANCE IS NOT FOR US.
RIGOLETTO to Return to Sydney Opera House for Opera Australia's 70th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Opera Australia will present Elijah Moshinsky's acclaimed production of RIGOLETTO at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, featuring baritone Dalibor Jenis, tenor Kang Wang, and soprano Gemma Nha making her Sydney Opera House debut.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Opera Australia will present Elijah Moshinsky's acclaimed production of RIGOLETTO at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, featuring baritone Dalibor Jenis, tenor Kang Wang, and soprano Gemma Nha making her Sydney Opera House debut.
A MUSICAL VOYAGE to Bring Two American Youth Orchestras to Sydney Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
The Music Masters Concert Series will present A Musical Voyage, a free concert at the Sydney Opera House featuring the 120-piece Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies and the Spokane Youth Symphony in a program spanning Wagner, Brahms, Copland, and John Williams.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
The Music Masters Concert Series will present A Musical Voyage, a free concert at the Sydney Opera House featuring the 120-piece Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies and the Spokane Youth Symphony in a program spanning Wagner, Brahms, Copland, and John Williams.
San Francisco Opera Pride Concert to Feature Sapphira Cristál, Dance Party With DJ Juanita More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring emcee Sapphira Cristál, conductor Robert Mollicone, and soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring emcee Sapphira Cristál, conductor Robert Mollicone, and soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
Interview: Elise Mestichelli - Chronicling the Competitive World of the Broadway Audition
by Donna Marie Nowak - Jun 9, 2026
South Jersey dancer brings viewers live experience and insights into auditioning for Broadway
by Donna Marie Nowak - Jun 9, 2026
South Jersey dancer brings viewers live experience and insights into auditioning for Broadway
AIN'T TOO PROUD to Make Regional Premiere at The Gateway Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
The Gateway Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for its regional premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, with director DeMone Seraphin leading the Tony Award-winning musical in Bellport, NY.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
The Gateway Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for its regional premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, with director DeMone Seraphin leading the Tony Award-winning musical in Bellport, NY.
Royal Opera House Releases 'Ancora un Passo' Clip from MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2026
The Royal Opera performs 'Ancora un Passo' from Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier's production of Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY, a work rooted in imperialism's destructive forces and featuring the beloved aria 'Un bel dì, vedremo.'
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2026
The Royal Opera performs 'Ancora un Passo' from Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier's production of Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY, a work rooted in imperialism's destructive forces and featuring the beloved aria 'Un bel dì, vedremo.'
Diana Damrau Stars in Royal Opera House's LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR With Castronovo and Tézier
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2026
The Royal Opera House released footage of its 2015 Katie Mitchell production of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, featuring Diana Damrau in the title role alongside Charles Castronovo and Ludovic Tézier in Donizetti's tragic opera.
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2026
The Royal Opera House released footage of its 2015 Katie Mitchell production of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, featuring Diana Damrau in the title role alongside Charles Castronovo and Ludovic Tézier in Donizetti's tragic opera.
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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