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( 4378-7100; www.teatrocolon.org.ar ; Cerrito 628) BA's premier venue for the arts, with
ballet and opera as well as classical music.
Theater
Av Corrientes, between Avs 9 de Julio and Callao, has traditionally been the capital's
center for theater, but there are now dozens of venues throughout the city.
Teatro Nacional Cervantes THEATER
( 4816-4224; www.teatrocervantes.gov.ar ; Libertad 815) Architecturally gorgeous theater
featuring three halls, a grand lobby and red-velvet chairs. Has good productions at af-
fordable prices.
Teatro San Martín THEATER
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( 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, theater, dance and classical music.
Teatro Presidente Alvear THEATER
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( 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 of-
fer.
Cinemas
BA is full of cinemas, both historical neon classics and slick modern multiplexes. The
traditional cinema districts are along pedestrian Lavalle (west of Florida) and on Av Cor-
rientes, but newer cineplexes are spread throughout the city; most large shopping malls
have one.
Check out the Buenos Aires Herald for original titles of English-language films. Ex-
cept for kids' films, most movies are in their original language (with Spanish subtitles).
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