Lima - Teatro Segura
Considered the oldest cultural space in Latin America, the Teatro Manuel Segura is a theatre and concert hall located in Lima's colonial quarter. It's an integral part of Peru's cultural history. In addition to hosting elegant ballet performances, concerts and successful plays, it has a museum which houses various collections and gifts as mementos of artists who performed in Lima. See www.munlima.gob.pe/direcciones/cultura/teatros/segura.html for more.
Santiago - Teatro Municipal
Opened in 1857, this impressive theatre has survived three fires and two earthquakes, and at its centre, the grand crystal chandelier is still imposing as ever. The Theatre has been undergoing restoration works and adjustments to catch up with the advances of modern theatrical techniques, overhauling some of its units to provide both the artists, technicians and public with performances second-to-none. In 1974, it was declared a National Monument.
Quito - Teatro Sucre
A delightful bijou, Neo-Classical theatre located in the Old Town of the capital. It was thoroughly restored and re-opened in 2004. It shows more high-brow performances of ballet, opera and theatre throughout the year. It also has a great and highly-recommended restaurant Theatrum, on its first floor. See www.teatrosucre.com for more.
Teatro Colón - Buenos Aires
The Colón Theatre is the main opera house in Buenos Aires. Over the years, the Colón Theatre has hosted great composers, along with internationally-renowned conductors and singers, becoming synonymous with quality, glamour and above all, wonderful music. The Colón recently reopened, following a $100 million revamp. Check out Metropolitan Touring's special Teatro Colón packages. http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=2143
Manaus - Teatro Amazonas
This opera house is located in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest of Brasil, in Manaus. It was built during the Belle Époque, under the direction of an Italian architect in the Renaissance style. During the Amazonian "rubber boom", this jewel was built in the midst of the jungle with the idea of making Manaus into one of the great centers of civilization. Roofing tiles came from Alsace, furniture and furnishings in the style of Louis XV from Paris, chandeliers are Murano glass, Carrarra marble for the stairs, statues, and columns and its steel walls were ordered from England. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Theatre for more.
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