The Grand Opera House was built at 1530 Newcastle St. Brunswick, Ga in 1899 as the main opera house.  It replaced L’Arioso Opera.

     The building also housed several retail outlets on the first floor.  On the second and third floor were the offices of the Brunswick and Brunswick Railroad.

      There  were renovations in the 1920’s and 1930’s.  A marquee was installed.  The building was renamed the Ritz Theater.  It was converted to a movie theater.

     In 1980, the city of Brunswick bought the building.  Since 1989, it has been managed by Golden Isles Arts and Humanities.

     Currently, the Ritz features live performances, movie screening and other art exhibits.