Teatro Nuevo Apolo, Performance theater in Embajadores, Madrid, Spain.
The Teatro Nuevo Apolo is a performance theater in Madrid's Embajadores neighborhood with a pseudo-baroque facade that incorporates art deco elements. The building holds 495 seats and provides spaces for wheelchair users, while its mezzanine level features low relief carvings depicting zarzuela themes.
The building opened in 1932 initially under the name Teatro del Progreso as a venue for artistic performances. In December 1987 it was renamed Teatro Nuevo Apolo and subsequently became established as a dedicated musical theater house.
The theater has long served as a home for musical productions and zarzuela, Spain's traditional operetta form. Today visitors encounter Spanish adaptations of international shows and dance performances from both local and visiting artists.
The theater is located at Plaza Tirso de Molina and is easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors should note that the experience depends on current productions and it is helpful to check program information in advance.
The facade features decorative low relief carvings specifically dedicated to zarzuela, reflecting this Spanish art form's importance to the venue. These architectural details tell the story of the place's cultural identity and are easy to miss when walking past.
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