Madrid is a city full of life and is slowly becoming a model capital for great shows and musicals for madrileños and visitors.
Very New York, or on its way!
FIEBRE DEL SÁBADO NOCHE, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER!!
Premier 20 February.
Teatro Coliseum, Gran Vía 78, Madrid
Back to the 70s with Feber with songs from the Bee Gees!!.
Enjoy the show in the Disco zone with a drink! On Wednesday and Thursday, there is an “after show” which allows you to have another drink and keep on dancing!
150 minutes aprox.
Get tickes at www.topticketline.es
SARA BARAS – "CARMEN"
Sara is a fantastic flamenco dancer. Soon in Madrid, from February 13, her new dance show “Carmen”. MUF assures that everybody will enjoy seeing her dance with her group. Sara Baras doesn´t dissapoint. Again,not easy to get tickets. Teatro Lope de Vega, Gran Via, 57.
From February 15 till March 28, concerts are celebrated in and around Madrid in different churches and theatres.
MUSICAL "A"
Madridisuserfriendly recommends the musical “A” produced by Nacho Cano, ex Mecano, successful pop group of the 70’s. A well known, modern Spanish musician, Cano has produced this musical, an impressive spectacle of lights, water and music. The composer dwells on subjects like the conservation of nature, shortage of water and the power of women's Tickets are difficult, but it’s worth a try.
Teatro Häaguen-Dazs Calderón.
(Take note of the name, Häaguen-Dazs felts Madrid and the historic Calderon theatre was worth saving!)
Again, take note, MySpace is sponsoring the Teatro Rialto. The Gran Via once the center for cinema, theatre and musicals is slowly changing –with the beneplacit of Town Hall- so a sponsorship by MySpace is very much appreciated. It may help save what was once one of the great streets of Europe, where the likes of Ava Gardner and Orson Wells roamed.
MAYUMANÁ
An Israeli dance and percussion group. Though the members of the group were all born in Israel, they are several different nationalities. A combination of dance and percussion, the choreographies is of enormous vitality due to the picturesque instruments garbage cans and other recycled objects.
Mayumaná returns to Madrid with an absolutely new show, MOMENTUM, full of surprises but with energy and the pace of always!
Teatro Nuevo Apolo, Plaza Tirso de Molina, 1.
Get tickets www.entradas.com
GREASE
Remember Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta? This is the Spanish version of Grease. The performance could improve, but to listen to those famous songs in Spanish is agreeable and entertaining.
Nuevo Teatro Alcalá, Calle Alcalá, 62.
Get tickets at www.servicaixa.com
Grease celebrates 700 performances with more than 700.000 spectators!!!
BEYONCÉ
may 19th Madrid / may 20th Barcelona. MUF will keep informed with more details soon.
TEATRO REAL
There is a very extended program worth looking at. The Theatre is lovely and sometimes they play on screne and outdoor seats can be had to enjoy some of the best in classical music in the open air.
Information in English www.teatro-real-com
Tickets purchased online and collected at the ticket machines located at the main entrance (Plaza de Oriente) during box-office hour.
Telephone sale service (902 24 48 48) Monday to Saturday (except for bank holidays), from 10 am to 1:30 pm and from 5:30 pm to 8 pm.
Take note Spanish lunch hours prevail!
TEATRO DE LA ZARZUELA
This wonderful light opera is one of Spain’s best kept secrets… The Zarzuela Opera is a typical Spanish genre where words, songs and dance scenes are connected. It was first represented during the time of Philip IV at the Palace of Zarzuela near Madrid and present home of the present monarchs of Spain, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, hence the name Zarzuela. Since the XIX century, the Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid is where you can see the best Zarzuela, unique to Spain and is a visit not to be missed.
Jovellanos, 2 hidden behind the Congress Building and close to the Palace Hotel.
This years season begins on September 19 with “La Celestina”, by the sixteenth century author, Fernando de Rojas, and is considered one of the greatest works in Spanish literature. From November until January the Teatro de la Zarzuela presents “El Rey que Rabió”. At the beginning of the New Year “La Gran Vía...esquina a Chueca” directed by Antonio Fauró. During 2009, (24th of April -24th of May) the Teatro de la Zarzuela will be putting on “¡Una noche de Zarzuela..!” During July and August “La Calesera” will be on the billboard.
The Teatro de la Zarzuela offers a variety of shows, in between the zarzuelas, which are also worth seeing. The Classic Music Show is on during selected days in October, February and March and the “Festival Operadhoy” in May and June. With such a rich and varied calendar there will be something interesting for everybody.
This wonderful opera is one of Spain’s best kept secrets…
Jovellanos, 4, Madrid (near the Prado, Thyssen Museum and the Palace Hotel)
Tickets can be bought at the Theater from 12:00 to 18:00
There is a couple of phone numbers 91 524 54 10 - 91 524 54 72,
but quite frankly they wern´t working with too much efficiency nor did anyone speak English…
You can try SERVICAIXA, which does have a web in English!
AUDITORIO NACIONAL DE MÚSICA
The National Music Auditorium (ANM) is a part of the National Institute of Scenic Arts and Music (Ministry of Culture). It was opened on 21 October 1988.
The ANM is responsible for important activities in the world of music, offering its facilities to both individuals and public or private organizations for the holding of musical events. Its two concert halls Symphony and Chamber, with 2,324 and 692 seats respectively, allow up to four concerts a day to be held, with afternoon and evening performances.
The Spanish National Orchestra and Choir has its headquarters at the ANM. The Auditorium is also the headquarters of the Spanish National Youth Orchestra.
For a program information in English www.auditorionacional.mcu.es
MUSICADHOY “UNIVERSO SCELSI”
The Auditorio Nacional de Musica inaugurates the XIV edition of musicadhoy, of January 12. This year, the cycle of 10 concerts is dedicated to Giacinto Scelsi, one of the 20th century most interesting and attractive compositors. “Universo Scelsi”, makes Madrid one of the most interesting and dynamic European capitals where the contemporary music is concerned.
An exhibition dedicated to the composer is planned for the 10 and 23 of June in the Sala Sinfonica of the Auditorio Nacional. The whole event ends on 23 June 2009. The concerts can be enjoyed at the Auditorio Nacional on Principe de Vergara, 146. To find more info about the concerts you can visit: www.musicadhoy.com
The web which is in Spanish, will also give you a good idea of what’s in store for operdhoy, La Casa Encendida, well kept secrets when it comes to Madrid’s offer in classical music and opera. MUF promises to offer better info on this and find where you can buy tickets on-line.
SACRED ART FESTIVAL
between February to the end of March, concerts are celebrated in and around Madrid at different churches and theatres.
