[1] The first show of the local theatre took place in 1790 under the guidance of Moricz Gyrogy.

Between 1814 and 1816 are attested shows performed by troupes from Oradea and Debrecen and in 1918, theatre groups conducted by Bernat Filep.

After 1 December 1918, the theatrical movement from Satu Mare was under the direction of G. M. Zamfirescu, who between 1922 and 1924 organizes shows with amateur actors from the city.

After years of Hungarian theatre (since 1956), in 1968 the Romanian theatrical department is being established under the guidance of George Matache.

The architects of the theatre were Voijta Adolf and Szikszay and the interior designers were Spanraft and Hirsch.