Theater in Stuttgart

Plays, premieres and opera in Stuttgart

Stuttgart and theater is a combination that literally encompasses over 50 stages and will amaze even the most hardened theater lovers. The Swabian metropolis is much more than just cars and wine; it is one of the most theater-rich cities in Germany, and you quickly realize this when you start looking. Stuttgart's state theaters form the heart of the city: with the Schauspielhaus in Oberer Schlossgarten, the Kammertheater on Konrad-Adenauer-Straße and the Nord venue at Löwentor, Schauspiel Stuttgart has several theaters with a repertoire that combines contemporary drama, international perspectives and sophisticated productions. The Schauspielhaus itself, built between 1909 and 1912 as the Royal Court Theatre and later extensively modernized, combines history with the present in a way that can be felt on stage. If you prefer something more intimate and at the same time historically charged, you should check out the Altes Schauspielhaus in Kleine Königstraße: a little hidden in the center of the city, with 499 seats, a beautiful Art Nouveau ambience and a program of classics and current plays in which the relationship between stage and auditorium is so well balanced that you can almost physically experience what is happening on stage. Next door, the Komödie im Marquardt, the second venue of the Schauspielbühnen Stuttgart, attracts audiences with a profile that is lighter, funnier and more accessible without becoming shallow. The Theaterhaus Stuttgart is an excellent address for all those who want to understand theater as an overall experience and think not just of a hall, but of an entire evening: Drama, dance, concerts, cabaret and comedy take place there on several stages, making the house a real cultural center that you can easily visit even without a specific schedule. What makes Stuttgart so special is its range: if you want to, you can get a taste of state theater, experience classical drama at its finest and sit in one of the most beautiful theaters in Baden-Württemberg. Those who prefer to venture off the beaten track will find plenty to keep them interested in the independent scene and the city's smaller theaters. Theater in Stuttgart is not a compulsory program or an educational assignment, but simply a very good reason not to spend the evening at home. Now you know where to go.