Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Theater
There is a wide variety of theatrical options in San José, including some in English. Local
newspapers, including the
Tico Times,
list current shows. Most theaters are not very large,
so performances tend to sell out; get tickets as early as possible.
Teatro Nacional
THEATRE
Costa Rica's most important theater stages plays, dance, opera, symphony, Latin American
music and other major events. The main season runs from March to November, but there
are performances throughout the year.
Teatro Melico Salazar
THEATER
The restored 1920s theater has regular fine-arts performances, including music, theater,
ballet and other dance.
Auditorio Nacional
CONCERT VENUE
A grand stage for concerts, dance, theater and plays, affiliated with the Centro Costarri-
cense de Ciencia y Cultura. It's north of Av 9.
Teatro Universitario
THEATRE
On the southeast side of the UCR campus in San Pedro is the Teatro Universitario, which
has a wide variety of programming, including works produced by the university's fine-arts
department.
Teatro Eugene O'Neill
THEATRE
2207-7554;
www.centrocultural.cr
;
Calle 37)