Staatstheater Mainz, State theater company in Mainz-Altstadt, Germany.
Staatstheater Mainz is the resident theater company presenting musicals, ballet, drama, and orchestral concerts in the city. The company operates from two venues: the main hall and a smaller house with 500 seats, programming shows year-round.
The company was founded in 1833 and performs in a Neoclassical building designed by Georg Moller. Construction of this building was such an investment for the city that it consumed nearly the entire annual budget of Mainz.
The resident dance company and philharmonic orchestra perform regularly, shaping the region's cultural life with their productions. Visitors encounter both classical works and contemporary pieces that reflect the artistic offerings of the city.
The theater is located at Gutenbergplatz 7 in central Mainz and is easy to reach on foot. Plan to arrive early enough to find the correct entrance, as the two venues have different locations and the smaller house is somewhat tucked away.
The company stages around 500 performances annually, making it one of the region's most active cultural institutions. While presenting classical works, it also prioritizes contemporary plays and world premieres by emerging German playwrights.
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