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 main theater holds 551 seats, while the smaller underground venue called Petit Tabarís can accommodate 160 spectators.
The building opened on July 7, 1924, replacing the Royal Pigall cabaret that had occupied the site. It was the first such venue in Buenos Aires to feature air conditioning.
The theater hosted performances by renowned artists from different countries during its early years. The stage attracted performers who brought international productions to Buenos Aires audiences.
Visitors should know the building offers two different performance spaces showing varied productions. Its location on Avenida Corrientes makes it easily reachable in central Buenos Aires.
In 1937, architect Rafael Sammartino renovated the building, combining modern aesthetics with art deco columns on the glass facade. This redesign gave the structure a distinctive visual appearance that blended architectural styles.
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