3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP, United Kingdom
Manchester, England,
SEATING CAPACITY: 1920
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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 - 12/22/2024 Back to the Future The Musical (2021)
Click Here to Buy Tickets3/19/2018 - 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
Jazz Composer Pat Metheny to Release First Major Album in Six Years
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2026
Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny is set to release his first major studio album in six years, Side-Eye III+, on his newly launched record label, Uniquity Music. Take a look at upcoming tour dates and listen to the album’s first single, “In On It,” available now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2026
Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny is set to release his first major studio album in six years, Side-Eye III+, on his newly launched record label, Uniquity Music. Take a look at upcoming tour dates and listen to the album’s first single, “In On It,” available now.
Richard E. Waits Makes Metropolitan Opera Debut in I PURITANI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece I Puritani, features theatre actor Richard E. Waits making his Met debut!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece I Puritani, features theatre actor Richard E. Waits making his Met debut!
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 8, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - Jan 8, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 8, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - Jan 8, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends West End Run For a Second Time
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
A second extension has been announced for the West End premiere of Paranormal Activity, which is now booking through to Saturday 25 April 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
A second extension has been announced for the West End premiere of Paranormal Activity, which is now booking through to Saturday 25 April 2026. Learn more here!
BAT OUT OF HELL Extends Run at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
Due to demand, Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, has extended its run April 1 – 4 with three added performances, returning to Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre next spring. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
Due to demand, Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, has extended its run April 1 – 4 with three added performances, returning to Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre next spring. Learn more here!
Nicole Scherzinger Joins Cast of LOVE LIFE Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane This February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Nicole Scherzinger has been added to the cast of Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a major one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Nicole Scherzinger has been added to the cast of Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a major one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys.
LAST AND FIRST MEN Comes to The Coronet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Narrated by Tilda Swinton, the cinematic event breathes life into his haunting vision of a world beyond our own, one shaped by extraordinary abilities, new possibilities, and profound difference.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Narrated by Tilda Swinton, the cinematic event breathes life into his haunting vision of a world beyond our own, one shaped by extraordinary abilities, new possibilities, and profound difference.
Full Cast Set For John Niven's THE BATTLE at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Mathew Horne was previously confirmed to play influential Britpop music executive, Andy Ross, caught in the crossfire of one of the most notorious rivalries in British music history. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Mathew Horne was previously confirmed to play influential Britpop music executive, Andy Ross, caught in the crossfire of one of the most notorious rivalries in British music history. Learn more about the cast here!
Phelim McDermott's Production of Mozart's COSI FAN TUTTE Returns to ENO
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
ENO's witty and whimsical production of Mozart's Così fan tutte will return to the London Coliseum this February with a new cast. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
ENO's witty and whimsical production of Mozart's Così fan tutte will return to the London Coliseum this February with a new cast. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Video: Molly Tuttle Performs GRAMMY-Nominated Song 'That's Gonna Leave A Mark' on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
Molly Tuttle kicked off 2026 with a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performing her single “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark,” which has been nominated for a GRAMMY Award. Check out the performance now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
Molly Tuttle kicked off 2026 with a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performing her single “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark,” which has been nominated for a GRAMMY Award. Check out the performance now.
Video: LEGALLY BLONDE UK Tour Releases New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026
An all new trailer has been released for the new UK tour of Legally Blonde the Musical. The musical will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026, opening at Leicester's Curve theatre on 7 February. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026
An all new trailer has been released for the new UK tour of Legally Blonde the Musical. The musical will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026, opening at Leicester's Curve theatre on 7 February. Check out the video here!
Photos: BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL in Rehearsal at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from the world premiere production of Beautiful Little Fool. The cast is led by Lauren Ward, Hannah Corneau, and David Hunter. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from the world premiere production of Beautiful Little Fool. The cast is led by Lauren Ward, Hannah Corneau, and David Hunter. Check out the photos here!
Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week 2026 to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026
Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets. Chicago Theatre Week 2026 will take place February 5-15, 2026. Find out how to get tickets here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026
Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets. Chicago Theatre Week 2026 will take place February 5-15, 2026. Find out how to get tickets here.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway League Leadership Awards, ACTF Drops Affiliation with Kennedy Center
by Alex Freeman - Jan 5, 2026
Happy New Year! This week, we’re catching up on a few different stories that you might have missed while you were out for the holidays - including the ongoing tumult at the Kennedy Center, multiple Broadway box office records, and the controversial reopening of a theatre in Mariupol.
by Alex Freeman - Jan 5, 2026
Happy New Year! This week, we’re catching up on a few different stories that you might have missed while you were out for the holidays - including the ongoing tumult at the Kennedy Center, multiple Broadway box office records, and the controversial reopening of a theatre in Mariupol.
Independent Film THE CONSPIRACISTS to Debut at The Grand Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026
Join in for the first ever Delaware movie world premiere of The Conspiracists, a comedy mockumentary film produced and filmed in the First State with a Delaware cast and crew.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026
Join in for the first ever Delaware movie world premiere of The Conspiracists, a comedy mockumentary film produced and filmed in the First State with a Delaware cast and crew.
Giorgos Koumendakis’ Appointment as Artistic Director of the Greek National Opera Renewed For Fourth Three-Year Term
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
The appointment of composer Giorgos Koumendakis as Artistic Director of the Greek National Opera has been renewed for a fourth consecutive three-year term.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
The appointment of composer Giorgos Koumendakis as Artistic Director of the Greek National Opera has been renewed for a fourth consecutive three-year term.
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 5/17/2022.
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 8/20/2021 to 4/12/2026,
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