New theatre opens on Barcelona’s Broadway

Barcelona (ACN).- The Artèria Paral·lel Theatre was inaugurated Monday night at the site of the previous Studio 54 and Teatro Espanyol. Various faces from Catalan political and social life were in attendance, including the mayor of Barcelona, Jordi Hereu. The night began with a small street spectacle followed by the musical ‘Nit de San Joan’ by Dagoll Dagom. The piece chronicles the variety of shows that were put on during the golden years of the Paral·lel Avenue.

The theatre was acquired by the Sociedad General de Autores y Editores (SGAE), a performance rights organization for Spanish artists. The space spans 3400 square metres and will offer everything from grand concerts to smaller spectacles. The new theatre space aims to revive the cultural life that the Paral·lel Avenue is historically known for.