Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ENTERTAINMENT
TEATRO COLÓN
( 4378-7100;
www.teatrocolon.org.ar
; Cerrito 628)
BA's premier venue for the arts, with ballet
and opera as well as classical music. For more on Teatro Colón,
Click here
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CLASSICAL MUSIC
TEATRO SAN MARTÍN
( 0800-333-5254;
www.complejoteatral.gob.ar
; Av Corrientes 1530)
This major venue has several
auditoriums (the largest seats over 1000 people) and showcases international cinema, theat-
er, dance and classical music, covering conventional and more unusual events. It also has
art galleries and often hosts impressive photography exhibitions.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
TEATRO PASEO LA PLAZA
( 6320-5300;
www.paseolaplaza.com.ar
;
Av Corrientes 1660)
Located in a small and pleasant out-
door shopping mall, this complex features several theater halls that run both classic and
contemporary productions, including tango, theater and comedy.
THEATER
TEATRO PRESIDENTE ALVEAR
( 4373-4245;
www.complejoteatral.gob.ar
; Av Corrientes 1659)
Inaugurated in 1942 and named
after an Argentine president whose wife sang opera, this theater holds over 700 and shows
many musical productions, including ballet. Occasional free shows are on offer.
THEATER
TEATRO AVENIDA
( 4812-6369;
www.balirica.org.ar
; Av de Mayo 1222)
In 1979 a fire closed down this beautiful
1906 theater for 15 years, but it was later restored to its former glory. Today the Avenida
highlights Argentine productions, mostly classical music, ballet and flamenco. But its
biggest strength is opera.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
CAFÉ DE LOS ANGELITOS
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TANGO SHOW
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( 4952-2320;
www.cafedelosangelitos.com
; Av Rivadavia 2100; show from US$90, show & dinner from
US$130)
Angelitos puts on one of the best shows in Buenos Aires. It's tango - but also a bit
