[First theatre on the site built 1745-1747 as "Teatro Nazari" by Giovanni Battista Zaist. Destroyed by fire on 11 Sep 1806.]

Built 1807 as "Teatro Concordia" by Luigi Canonica. Destroyed by a fire on 6 Jan 1824. Subsequently rebuilt by Faustino Rodi and Luigi Voghera, following Luigi Canonica's 1807 designs. In the late 19th century, commonly known as "Teatro Concordia-Ponchielli" in honour of the Italian composer and theatre director, Amilcare Ponchielli (1834-1886). Officially renamed "Teatro Amilcare Ponchielli" on 12 Mar 1907.

Notable world premieres:

• Amilcare Ponchielli: I Promessi Sposi (30 Aug 1856)
• Amilcare Ponchielli: La Savoiarda (19 Jan 1861)
• Amilcare Ponchielli: La vergine di Kermo (22 Feb 1870)

Link: www.rccr.cremona.it/doc_comu/tea