Built 1840-1849 as "Nuovo Teatro" by Luigi Poletti. Opened 1849 with the operas "Saffo" and "Giovanna d'Arco". 1908 renovations and alterations. Re-opened as "Teatro Verdi", named in honour of the Italian opera composer, Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Destroyed by bombs in 1943, leaving only the façade. 1949 rebuilding by Fernando Lucioli. 1066 seats.

Used for drama performances by the "Teatro Stabile dell'Umbria".

Links: www.teatrostabile.umbria.it, EUTA, Wikidata