Coming to see musicals in Madrid is an exciting experience and will most likely have visitors believing that there’s no other place on Earth that compares to the Spain’s capital – De Madrid al Cielo.
The beginning of musicals in Madrid came in the 1990s when the public response to Les Misérables proved that the Spanish people were ready to embrace this new form of culture. Thanks to this initiative, producers saw the city’s potential as a growing hub for musical theatre resulting in major investments in the city’s theatrical infrastructure.
Madrid: The Unexpected Musical Theatre Capital of Europe
Although most people immediately think of New York City’s Broadway or The West End in London when it comes to world-class musical theatre, Madrid has earned its place as a top destination to see live shows. Here are some reasons why it’s worth a trip to “Spanish Broadway”:
- The price of tickets to see Broadway showa in Madrid is much more accessible than than in its American and British counterparts, yet production quality is still extremely high.
- Madrid audiences are incredibly energetic, clearly matching the vibe of the city; this enthusiasm is contagious to other audience members and the performers themselves; these fans have become a loyal following that return to the theatre to see the major musical titles.
- Although many musicals are home at theatres on Gran Via, the main artery of Madrid otherwise known as “Spanish Broadway”, the city is has an unparalleled transportation network of buses and subways (the Metro) that make getting around to see multiple shows a breeze.
- With drinking and dining options that serve the range from local, taberna tapas to first-class Michelin-star restaurants, there is an endless array of choices for your pre- or post-musical outing at any time of day or night.
- For those whose mother tongue is Spanish, Madrid is the place to see productions in their preferred language, performed by locally-developed artists from Madrid’s excellent training programs. Many of these shows go on to tour other cities in Spain and well as in Latin America.
- Alternatively, for those who know absolutely no Spanish, this is not a concern as musical theatre relies more on music, choreography, and spectacle than on pure dialogue. Plus, English speakers are most likely already familiar with the plots of major productions and therefore should have no problem following the story albeit in a foreign language.
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