| The Opera House in Manchester opened for | | | | and the building on Quay Street has been an |
| business back in 1912. Since them, the nearly | | | | integral part of that past. |
| 2,000 seat theater has hosted countless musicals, | | | | When West Side Story made its European debut, |
| stage shows and performances. Thereâs | | | | it did so in the Manchester Opera House. The |
| a lot of history in the old opera house. Manchester | | | | venerable structure is also known for welcoming |
| shows no signs of replacing it, however. It | | | | the regional debut of The Phantom of the Opera, |
| remains and active and vibrant part of the | | | | which had a two-year run in the structure. Those |
| community. | | | | are only two of the more famous musicals held in |
| If you want to see a musical, ballet, concert or | | | | the building. Many others have been staged there |
| other production in Manchester, youâll | | | | and it has served as host to countless premieres |
| probably be visiting the Opera House. Manchester | | | | of now well-recognized shows over the past |
| has a long history of hosting wonderful events | | | | ninety years. |