Inaugurated in 1751 as the New Theatre, it was the subject of an uninterrupted series of restorations. The first less than a century after its creation, designed by Giuseppe Jappelli. A new intervention became necessary a few years later, signed by the architect Sfondrini. The interior of the vault was painted by Giacomo della Casa and the works gave the Theater its current appearance. An opportunity to rename it and dedicate it to Giuseppe Verdi who, however, declined the invitation for the inauguration on 8 June 1884.