Teatro Carlos Gomes is a theatre in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was established in 1868 in the Hotel Richelieu.[1]

Teatro Carlos Gomes is a theater located in Praça Tiradentes, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro.[2] It is one of the most traditional theaters in the country.

Its primitive facilities were inaugurated in 1872, when it was called Theater Franc-Brésiliene, later denominated like Theater Santana and, finally, with the current denomination. Throughout its history, these facilities were devastated by three large fires.

Currently has a capacity for an audience of 760 people, highlighting the three foyers in Art Deco style - one below the entrance, another up and third in the galleries - with floor in pads and stairs in marble. The theatre has ten dressing rooms (five singles), distributed on four floors.

The name of the theater is a tribute to the composer Antônio Carlos Gomes.

References

  1. ↑ Klingen, Francoise; Malathronas, John; Chester, Sue (2 September 2009). Michelin Travel Guide Rio de Janeiro. MICHELIN. p. 259. ISBN 978-1-906261-95-5. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  2. ↑ Teatro Carlos Gomes

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