Teatro Principal de Alicante is the city's main stage, a neoclassical theatre on Plaza Ruperto Chapí in the centre of Alicante that opened on 25 September 1847. It was designed by Emilio Jover, with a façade of six columns topped by a triangular pediment and a horseshoe-shaped auditorium with a large central chandelier. Partly destroyed by bombing in 1939, it reopened in 1941, and between 1985 and 1992 it underwent a major renovation of the stage and interiors. The programme covers theatre (including a classical theatre festival), dance, opera and zarzuela, concerts and family shows. Reviewers praise the acoustics, the cosy interior and the comfortable seats, and the theatre offers guided tours for groups.
According to one review, the entrance and foyer get crowded before performances, so it is worth arriving with time to spare. Guided tours of the building are for groups and must be arranged in advance by email with the theatre.
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