Teatro Alcázar, Renaissance theatre in central Madrid, Spain
Teatro Alcázar is a theatre building in central Madrid with red brick and classical elements on its facade. Inside, it has 23 rows of seating on the main floor, side boxes, and two upper balconies that hold over 800 spectators in total.
The building opened in 1925 with an operetta by Leo Fall as its first production. It was designed by two architects and carried several different names over the decades before receiving its current one.
The venue serves as a gathering place where people come together for theatre, musicals, and comedy performances. Various art forms and audiences meet here, making it an active part of Madrid's cultural life.
The theatre is located on Alcala Street in a central location and is easy to reach on foot or by public transport. The spaces are well lit and accessible to people with different mobility needs.
The building was originally known by a different name and only received its current name in 2012. This name change marks a turning point in the building's story that regular visitors still remember well.
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