Built 1836-1838 as "Stadttheater" by Johann Traugott Heinig. Opened 7 Feb 1838. Used for opera and drama performances. 1863-1865 rebuilding. Closed 1909 in favour of the "Neues Stadttheater". Re-opened 1925 as "Schauspielhaus" and used exclusively for drama performances. Ca. 1930 various extensions. Ca. 900 seats. Destroyed by bombs in 1945. Remains later demolished.

[The currently operating "Schauspielhaus" theatre is located at another site.]