[1][2] His third effort, the Teatro do Príncipe Real, was inaugurated in 1866 with two comedies, Dois Pobres e Uma Porta (Two poor people and a door) in three acts, and the one-act Muito Padece quem Ama (Whoever loves suffers much).

One of the best-known actors to perform regularly at the theatre was Adelina Abranches who was married to Luís Ruas, grandson of the original owner.

Other well-known performers included José Carlos dos Santos and the Italian Ernesto Rossi, as well as Maria das Dores, Emília de Oliveira, Maria Alves, Ângela Pinto, António Pedro, Virgínia Dias da Silva, Luísa Fialho, Carolina Falco, and Tomásia Veloso.

[1][2][3][4] Following the 5 October 1910 Revolution, when the Portuguese monarchy was overthrown, many organizations and buildings in Portugal that had been named after royal family members were renamed.

The Teatro Apolo was demolished in 1957, not because of its lack of popularity but because of an urban renewal programme that saw the demolition of all neighbouring buildings.