Discussion 4: Grand Theater of Havana

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 Address: 458 P.º de Martí, La Habana 10600, Cuba

Capacity: 1,500 (García Lorca Auditorium)

Opened: 1915

Phone: +53 7 8613077

Entrance fee: 120 Pesos

Hours: 

Friday 8:30–10 PM

Saturday 8:30–10 PM

Sunday Open 24 hours

Monday 8:30–10 PM

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday Closed



The Grand Theater of Havana was designed by the Belgian architect Paul Belau and built by Purdy and Henderson, Engineers in 1914 at the site of the former Teatro Tacón. it is also home to the Cuban National Ballet. the construction was paid for by Gallatin immigrants of Havana to act as a community social center.  the facility has multiple theaters, a concert hall, a video screening room, a conference room, a coral center, an art gallery, and rehearsal halls. Every two years it also hosts the International Ballet Festival of Havana. 


The building is very large and it looks amazing both day and night. it is very easy to find and observe shows at the theater. many types of shows are filmed and shown at the theater due to its many rooms. the price can range in any amount for shows but the tour is apparently very understandable in English and only takes 45 minutes and costs 120 pesos per person. A lot of comments talk about the beautiful interior and exterior of the building. People mostly spend about an hour in the building if they are not watching any type of show. this building is more of a look-at and doesn't touch type of building. it is something that you would want to visit if you have an interest in Cuban culture, architecture, and music. 


I think that it is worth visiting this place due to its cultural significance and its placement among Cuban Arts and Music. it is a very important building for Cuban art and music due to it being the center of Cuban ballet. the entrance fee is also relatively cheap and it is a stunning amount of architecture and artwork. it also is in a relatively safe location in Havana. As someone who plays instruments, it is always awesome to see Halls that actual paid musicians play in. 

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