Teatro Variedades Ernesto Alban

Plaza del Teatro,
Quito

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Architects: Giacomo Radiconcini

Functions: Live Theatre, Performing Arts

Styles: Art Nouveau

Previous Names: Cine Variedades

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Teatro Variedades Ernesto Alban

Originally opened on April 12, 1914 as the Cine Variedades presenting films and stage acts. This theatre in the center of Quito has a lovely decorative facade and a wrought-iron canopy over the entranceway. It operated as a cinema until 1994 when it was closed and was purchased by the city. It was closed for 20 months while it was converted into live theatre use. As a small live theatre it programmes small stage productions and experimental theatre, and is named after a famous Quito actor.

Contributed by Gerald A. DeLuca

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Gerald A. DeLuca
Gerald A. DeLuca on October 20, 2006 at 3:13 pm

Here is a photo I took of the theatre in 1994.

Gerald A. DeLuca
Gerald A. DeLuca on July 8, 2024 at 4:50 pm

Now named Teatro Variedades Ernesto Alban.

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