Ivan Vazov National Theater is a National Cultural Institute in the field of theater art in Sofia.

The order of the Minister of National Enlightenment Dr. Ivan D. Shishmanov is considered to be the beginning of the National Theater, with which from 1 January 1904 the director of the State-supported People's Drama Society "Tear and Laughter" Mr. Iliya Milarov was appointed for Intendant.