at a glance

The theatre was largely a product of the determination and activism of the esteemed playwright, Arthur Azevedo, who died nine months before his dream came to fruition.

The architecture and design of the great edifice were based on the Paris Opera House - Much of it is classic in nature, although the décor is reminiscent of Baroque styles unsig Gold, marble, great pillars, paintings and engravings endow the interior with a breathtaking aesthetic.

It is the main concert hall in Brazil, one of the most prominent in Latin America, and the only Brazilian institution to boast a choir, symphony orchestra and ballet company.

located at  Praça Marechal Floriano peixoto, Centro, the theatro municipal maintains an official webpage here, and can be contacted via phone at 21 2332.9191 or 2332.9134, via email on this link, or via the official webpage.