Musical theatre appeared in this city in 1919 To 1931 he was awarded the status of a state. Since its establishment, the theatre has created a lot of plays, and also toured in Baku, Kislovodsk, Novorossiysk, Voronezh, Simferopol and Sevastopol. He was among the best and most successful operetta theatres all over the Soviet Union.

In the postwar period musical theatre staged new plays, which included "Carnivalesque bells", "Tobacco captain", "wide is the sea", "the Gypsy Baron" and so on. In the 80-90-ies of musical art began to be filled with new rhythms. In the theatre of musical Comedy appeared fresh genres – rock Opera and musical, very quickly won the love of artists and spectators. In September 1999 the theatre has allocated a new building. Then a new state music theatre has acquired the status of this cultural phenomenon of modern Russia.

Today the Rostov musical theatre is the largest cultural center of Southern Russia. His repertoire includes ballets, operas, musicals, operettas, rock Opera, musical novelties and flawless Symphony concerts. Rostov theatre at the same time young and experienced. He continues to keep old musical traditions and without fear, experiments in modern art. In recent years, were created ballet and Opera company, strengthened Symphony orchestra, and was also increased our research team. Currently in vocal troupe has more than 60 soloists, ballet – more than 60 artists, the choir has about 70 artists, and the orchestra of 100 musicians. Every year musical theatre gives around 300 concerts and performances for Chamber and Large scenes.

The building of the Rostov musical theatre is one of the most modern and technically equipped not only in the South but throughout Russia. Festivals, forums, music festivals.