Through the years of classic music and opera, it has made a deep influence on the Madrid public. Because of this, many genres of panoramic theater, musical productions and zarzuelas are now held in Spain s capital of musicals.
Zarzuela is a type of popular Spanish opera. These operas could either be comedic or serious - both with spoken dialogue.
Teatro Real
This neoclassic theater was originally built during Isabel II s era around 1850. Recently renovated in 1997, the Teatro Real can now seat around 1,450 to 1,750 people. Its main productions are concerts, ballet, and opera.
It also includes a hallway of exquisite artworks from the Reina Sofia Museum and the Prado. Home of the Madrid Symphony Orchestra , the Teatro Real organizes its own opera yearly.
Location: Plaza de Oriente
Nearest Metro Station: Opera
Telephone Number: 915 1600 660
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Auditorio Nacional de Musica
The National Music Auditorium is home to Spain s national orchestra. It is one of the best places in all of Europe to hear authentic classical works by international orchestras. However, the Auditorio Nacional de Musica is closed during July and August. Ticket prices ranges from 1,000 to 1,200 for regular productions.
Location: Principe de Vergara
Nearest Metro Station: Cruz del Rayo
Telephone Number: 913 370 410
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Teatro Monumental
The Monumental Theater is the official production site of Madrid s Television Orchestra and the National Radio.
Location: Atocha
Nearest Metro Station: Anton Martin
Telephone Number: 914 298 119
Teatro Albeniz
The Teatro Albeniz features presentations of opera, modern ballet, classical dance performances and zarzuela - the Spanish light opera.
Location: Paz
Nearest Metro Station: Sol
Telephone Number: 915 318 311
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Teatro de la Zarzuela
The Teatro de la Zarzuela runs its seasonal shows from September to July - operas are usually held during January to July, zarzuelas during October and December. Some alternative productions are presented by the National Ballet Company .
Location: Jovellanos
Nearest Metro Station: Banco de España
Telephone Number : 915 245 400
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Nuevo Teatro Alcala
The Nuevo Teatro Alcala features one of the most anticipated spectacular dance shows and musicals of Madrid . It is something to look forward to and is well worth the wait.
Location: Jorge Juan
Nearest Metro Station: Principe de Vergara
Telephone Number : 914 264 779
Nuevo Apolo
The Nuevo Apolo is home to large international musical shows such as La Cage aux Folles .
Location: Plaza Tirso de Molina
Telephone Number: 913 690 637
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Lope de Vega
The Lope de Vega is a site for both local and international big scale musicals.
Location: Gran Via
Telephone Number: 917 582 060
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Auditorio del Parque de Attracciones
The Auditorio del Parque de Attracciones could cater 3,500 guests at a time. Their production ranges from symphony orchestras, Spanish musicals to punk rock shows.
Location : Casa de Campo
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