description Staatstheater Stuttgart Overview
The Staatstheater Stuttgart is a publicly supported performing arts institution in Stuttgart, Germany, comprising separate opera, ballet, and drama companies. Its principal complex includes the opera house, opened in 1912 as part of the former Royal Court Theatres and designed by Max Littmann. The institution presents opera, dance, and spoken theatre through resident ensembles, serving audiences in Stuttgart and the wider state of Baden-Württemberg.
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Are Stuttgart Opera, Stuttgart Ballet, and Schauspiel Stuttgart part of the same institution?
Yes. They operate as the opera, ballet, and drama divisions of the publicly supported Staatstheater Stuttgart, although each company has its own artistic program.
When was the main Stuttgart opera house built?
The building opened in 1912 as part of the former Royal Court Theatres. It was designed by architect Max Littmann and is commonly known as the Opernhaus.
Where does the Stuttgart Ballet perform?
Major Stuttgart Ballet productions are presented in the Opernhaus, which the company shares with Stuttgart Opera. Smaller or dramatic productions may use other venues within the Staatstheater complex.
Why is the Stuttgart Ballet associated with John Cranko?
Cranko became the company's director in 1961 and built it into an internationally prominent ensemble. His narrative ballets Onegin and The Taming of the Shrew remain closely associated with the Stuttgart repertory.
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