Teatro Tabarís, Theater building on Corrientes Avenue, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Teatro Tabarís is a theater building on Corrientes Avenue in Buenos Aires with two performance spaces of different sizes. The larger hall sits above ground while the smaller space, called Petit Tabarís, is an underground venue used for productions with a more intimate capacity.
The building opened in 1924 on the site of the Royal Pigall, a cabaret that had previously occupied the same address. In the 1930s, architect Rafael Sammartino redesigned the facade, adding art deco columns to a glass front.
The theater sits on Corrientes Avenue, known as the street that never sleeps, where theatergoers walk between venues late into the night. Locals often combine a show here with a meal at one of the nearby restaurants, making an evening out of the whole block.
The theater is in the heart of Buenos Aires along one of the city's main avenues, making it easy to reach on foot or by public transport from most central neighborhoods. Booking tickets ahead of time is a good idea, especially for popular productions that tend to sell out quickly.
When the building opened in 1924, it was one of the first theaters in Buenos Aires to have air conditioning, which was very rare at the time. This made it a popular destination even during the hottest months of the year, when most indoor venues were stifling.
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