Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Teatro Principal
Este Teatro se estrenó con la obra “Mejor está que estaba” el 25 de diciembre de 1757.
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.
The Teatro Principal opened with the play “Mejor está que estaba” (It’s better than it was) on December 25, 1757.
Catalog of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments
Erected by Catálogo de la Inspección General de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is December 25, 1757.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 19° 25.979′ N, 99° 8.303′ W. Marker was in Ciudad de México. It was in Centro Histórico. Marker was on Calle Bolívar just south of Avenida Francisco I. Madero, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Calle Bolívar 30, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Museum and Cultural Center “El Borceguí” (a few steps from this marker); House of José de la Borda (within shouting distance of this marker); José de la Borda (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Teatro Colón (about 90 meters away); House of José y Francisco Fagoaga y Villaurruña (about 90 meters away); Portal del Coliseo (about 90 meters away); House of José de Borda (about 90 meters away); Calle de Motolinia (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Teatro Principal. The first play at the theater (originally known as the Coliseo Nuevo or New Colosseum) was by Spanish playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca (1600-1681).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.