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Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre (also known as NOVAT) is a Russian theater building that was constructed in 1945. The stated mission of the theater is to be an open space and center of attraction for creative individuals and organizations. The theater has different departments, including a philharmonic hall, a conservatoire, a music school, and a ballet college.
The theater was constructed during World War II and officially opened on May 12, 1945. During its construction, it was used to house salvaged fine art from neighboring regions. Ballets and operas that were performed in the theater during its early days include Eugene Onegin, The Queen of Spades, Faust, and Le Corsaire.
In the 1950's the professionals who were a part of NOVAT were invited to perform and tour in Moscow and Russia. The theater itself became an academic institution in 1963. Both the opera and ballet companies of the theater have continued to tour and perform internationally in places such as Germany.
The theater is known as the Siberian Coliseum due to its size, covering over 400,000 square feet. It is a domed building with ground, first, and second floors. The dome is almost 200 feet wide and supports itself without columns or buttresses. The main auditorium is round in shape and can hold over 1,700 spectators.
