Springer Opera House

The Springer Opera House in Columbus, GA is the State Theatre of Georgia, a professional producing theatre & home to the Georgia Rep Theatre & Springer Academy.

Since its opening in 1871, this National Historic Landmark has been known as one of the finest opera houses in the South. In its heyday, its stage boasted of legends such as Lillie Langtry and Will Rogers. Today the theater hosts musicals, dramas, and regional talent. Tours are offered Monday and Wednesday at 3:30 or by appointment.

The Springer Opera House is a beautifully restored Edwardian style Opera House that was built in 1871. This National Historic Landmark was named the State Theater of Georgia by Governor Jimmy Carter in 1971. Today it is the region's premeire professional theatre that annually produces 13 shows with talent from Los Angeles to New York. It is the home of Springer Theatricals, the national touring...

History : The spectacular American treasure was built by Francis Joseph Springer, an immigrant from Alsace who moved to Columbus before the War Between the States. Springer became prosperous in the grocery business but had brought his love of theatre, music and dance from his native Rhine River Valley to the burgeoning Chattahoochee River Valley and dreamt of building a European style theatre...

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