"At the Teatro Alberto Maranhão, by its history, architectural beauty and tradition, the happiness of being here, walking in this place so full of artistic past.

"The theater is a monument listed by the Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage of Rio Grande do Norte.

It was designed by the engineer José de Berredo; construction started in 1898, under the direction of Major Theodósio Paiva.

It reopened as the "Gran-Campañia Española de Zarzuela, Opera y Opereta Pablo López", 19 July 1912, with the operetta "Princesa dos dólares" ("Princess of dollars") by Leo Fall.

The José Augusto Foundation initiated a new renovation in June 1988, including dressing rooms, auditorium, garden, audience and stage, trying to restore it under the technical supervision of the Coordinator of the Historical and Artistic Patrimony of the State.