Theatre entertainment in South America
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Palácio das Artes
The Palácio das Artes, an arts complex with multiple performance spaces and galleries near the southern end of Parque Municipal, is the hub of Belo’s theater, dance, and music-concert scene.
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El Cubo
A hip small Abasto space, it hosts gutsy theater pieces and offbeat performances such as queer musicals.
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Teatro Miguel Santana
Seeing a folkloric show in the Pelourinho shouldn't be missed. The shows include Afro-Brazilian dance, the dances of the orixás, maculêlê (stick dance) and capoeira, to live percussion and vocals. The most astounding professional show is put on by the world-renowned Balé Folclórico da Bahia at Teatro Miguel Santana.
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Teatro Bolívar
Likely the city’s most illustrious theater and definitely one of its most important, the Bolívar is currently undergoing restoration work after a fire nearly burnt it to the ground. Performances and tours are still given, everything from theatrical works to international tango-electronica gigs. It’s situated between Flores and Guayaquil.
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Teatro Rival Petrobras
Near Praça Floriano, this modern 450-seat hall has become a popular spot for some of the city’s up-and-coming groups as well as veteran musicians well known in Brazil (Tania Alves, Mart’nalia). Four or five nights a week, Teatro Rival hosts MPB, pagode, samba, chorinho and forró groups.
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El Pequeño Teatro de Medellín
Medellín has a lively theater scene that ranges from the classical to the experimental, with more than 10 theaters and even more groups that work without a permanent home.
El Pequeño Teatro de Medellín has a varied repertoire, combining the traditional with the contemporary.
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Teatro Matacandelas
Medellín has a lively theater scene that ranges from the classical to the experimental, with more than 10 theaters and even more groups that work without a permanent home.
Teatro Matacandelas is one of the best experimental groups in town.
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Teatro Opera
This classic theater, which boasts an art deco exterior, offers over 2400 seats and has performances that range from piano recitals to rock concerts to tango and ballet. It served many years as a movie cinema, later becoming a live theater venue.
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Espaço Bndes
Weekly concerts are held at this Centro venue throughout the year. Featuring a mix of popular and classical music, BNDES in the past has featured musicians exploring symphonic pop, and experimental groups playing samba-jazz.
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Teatro de la Ribera
This small, colorful theater, funded by famous Argentine painter Benito Quinquela Martín, was built in 1971 and holds nearly 650 seats. Check out the upright piano in the lobby; it was painted by Martín.
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Teatro Sucre
Recently restored and now standing gloriously over the Plaza del Teatro, this is the city’s most historical theater. Performances range from jazz and classical music to ballet, modern dance and opera.
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Teatro del Pueblo
A smaller venue with two halls in the basement, this theater – one of the first independent theatres in Argentina – shows both classic and contemporary productions at affordable prices.
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Teatro Carlos Gomes
Facing the Praça Tiradentes, the large Teatro Gomes stages avant-garde dance shows and experimental theater. The theater seats 600; tickets for events here can be purchased through Ticketronics.
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Circo Voador
In a curvilinear building behind the Arcos do Lapa, this concert space hosts big names like Chico Buarque and Jorge Ben Jor as well as up-and-coming bands playing rock, ska, funk and samba.
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Teatro Paseo la Plaza
Located in a small and pleasant outdoor shopping mall, this complex features several theater halls that run both classic and contemporary productions, including tango, theater and comedy.
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Celcit
Standing for Centro Latinoamericano de Creación e Investigación Teatral, this venue features independent Latin American productions and offers plenty of workshops and classes.
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Teatro Municipal
The city’s oldest existing theater, Teatro Municipal, was completed in 1918. Today it’s used for various artistic forms, including musical concerts, theater and ballet.
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La Casa en el Aire
Latin-American folk music, storytelling gatherings, film cycles and poetry readings are some of the arty events that take place nightly in this low-key old house turned bar.
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Teatro Castro Alves
For the biggest musical acts, keep your eye on Salvador's finest venue, the Teatro Castro Alves. Its Concha Acústica (amphitheater) has weekly concerts throughout summer.
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Cine Teatro Atlas
Such rock-and-roll greats as Charly García and Los Pericos have played this small theater, which doubles as a cinema (www.cinesdelacosta.com) during off-season months.
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Teatro Prometeo
Affiliated with the Casa de La Cultura Ecuatoriana, this inexpensive venue often has modern-dance performances and other shows that non-Spanish speakers can enjoy.
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Teatro Municipal
Asunción has several venues for live music and theater; the major season is March to October. Check the listing outside for showtimes at the Teatro Municipal.
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Teatro Presidente Alvear
Inaugurated in 1942 and named after an Argentine president whose wife sang opera, this theater holds over 700 and shows many musical productions, including tango.
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Teatro Municipal Primero de Mayo
Designed in the French neo-renaissance style so common in Argentina at the turn of the 20th century, this theater presents both drama and dance performances.
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Teatro Espaço
This small playhouse presents puppetry, music and dance performances by the internationally acclaimed resident theater company, Contadores de Estórias.
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