Teatro Tomás Terry
Calle San Carlos esquina a San Luis, Cienfuegos
Built in 1889 thanks to funds provided by the heirs of Tomás Terry Adams in accordance to his express wish, the theatre was restored in 1965 and declared National Monument in 1978. From an architectural point of view, it is a typical example of Cuban eclecticism, exhibiting elements of neoclassicism, art nouveau, the traditional plan of Italian theatres, with stained-glass windows, French blinds?perhaps as a tribute to the founders of the city?and furniture displaying American influence. Since its opening in 1890, distinguished musicians, playwrights, singers and dancers from Cuba and abroad have performed here: Ernesto Lecuona, Alicia Alonso, Rita Montaner, Abelardo Estorino, Jorge Luis Prats, Sarah Bernhardt, Enrico Caruso and Joan Manuel Serrat, just to name a few. Its varied program includes local theatre companies and soloists, in addition to seasons and special appearances by guest performers from all over Cuba.
Calle San Carlos esquina a San Luis, Cienfuegos
Built in 1889 thanks to funds provided by the heirs of Tomás Terry Adams in accordance to his express wish, the theatre was restored in 1965 and declared National Monument in 1978. From an architectural point of view, it is a typical example of Cuban eclecticism, exhibiting elements of neoclassicism, art nouveau, the traditional plan of Italian theatres, with stained-glass windows, French blinds?perhaps as a tribute to the founders of the city?and furniture displaying American influence. Since its opening in 1890, distinguished musicians, playwrights, singers and dancers from Cuba and abroad have performed here: Ernesto Lecuona, Alicia Alonso, Rita Montaner, Abelardo Estorino, Jorge Luis Prats, Sarah Bernhardt, Enrico Caruso and Joan Manuel Serrat, just to name a few. Its varied program includes local theatre companies and soloists, in addition to seasons and special appearances by guest performers from all over Cuba.
