Albisu Theatre

The Albisu Theatre, also known as Teatro Albisu was a Spanish opera house and one of the main stages in Havana, Cuba.

[1] On December 17, 1870, Teatro Albisu opened its doors as a Spanish opera venue.

[2] The structure was named after José Albisu, the Spaniard who funded it.

[3] The elegant hall's modest design accommodated 1,600 seats on the lower level and 800 more on the balcony.

[4] The building of Albisu Theatre was purchased for $300,000 by the Asturianos Club of Havana which used the upper part of the edifice as their Centro Asturiano clubhouse.