Havana’s Grand Theatres Trace a Turbulent Scenic History

Cultural Heritage & Urban Development Key Facts —Oldest venue. Havana’s first recorded theatre, the Coliseo, opened in 1775, but the tradition of staged performances dates to the 1570s. —Architectural anchor. The Alicia Alonso Grand Theater began as the Teatro Tacón in 1838, once the largest and most luxurious theatre in Latin America. —Cinema explosion. By…