Theater, Movies and Entertainment in Mazatlan: Live concerts, plays and dance performances at Angela Peralta Theater, Teatro Antonio Hass, and multiplex movie theaters Cinemas Gaviotas, Cinemex Toreo, Cinemex Mazatlan, Cinepolis Gran Plaza Mazatlan, MiCine Santa Rosa, Xtreme Cinemas Las Americas and DVD rental!
Mazatlán Theater Guide Stage and Movie Theaters, Concerts and renting DVD's Stage Theater and Concert Venues|Movie Theaters|DVD and Video Rental 2013 Spring Cultural Festival, Temporada Primavera, Calendar & Event Information
Stage theater -- and other types of live theatrical performance -- in Mazatlan has long been dominated by the Angela Peralta Theater (Teatro Ángela Peralta), which is not only one of Mexico's theater gems, but is one of the most spectacular restored 1800's theaters anywhere in the world.
In addition to the plays, dance and musical performances presented at the Angela Peralta, The Pearl of The Pacific also offers another venue where you can enjoy beautifully staged live theatrical performances: the Antonio Haas Theater just off the Malecon at the Fisherman's Monument, which is sometimes referred to as the IMSS Theater.
Mazatlan also has plenty of multi-screen multiplex movie theaters, as well as a two substantial Blockbuster video stores that carry many titles on DVD in English, as well as a selection of foreign and art films with subtitles drawn from cimema from around the world. Visiting Mazatlan soon? Just say "Spring Cultural Festival"! 2013 Mazatlan Spring Cultural Festival Schedule! / Download .pdf!
For theater and performance art lovers who will be in Mazatlan between March and July, 2013, there is a special treat -- the theater and musical performances associated with the 2013 Mazatlan Spring Cultural Festival, Temporada Primavera
Populated by artists from all over Mexico and the World, the Mazatlan 2013 Spring Cultural Festival promises to deliver world-class dance performances, theater, symphonic concerts, opera, rocking street music and more. CLICK HERE to see a full schedule of performances, descriptions of shows and performers, their locations and ticket prices.
Cool Fact -- Many Mazatlan 2013 Spring Cultural Festival events are free! Stage Theater and Concert Venues
Angela Peralta Theater / Teatro Ángela Peralta More info about the Angela Peralta Theater in the Mazatlan Centro Historico Since its re-opening after complete reconstruction in 1992, the Angela Peralta has become a magnet for cultural development in Sinaloa, and is home to a municipal cultural center, galleries and an internationally-recognized fine art school.
The Angela Peralta is also home to two important dance organizations: Delfos Contemporary Dance (delfosdanza.com), an internationally recognized dance company and E.P.D.M. (Escuela Profesional de Danza de Mazatlan), our famous dance school. E.P.D.M. graduation performance at the Angela Peralta Theater in 2011
The Angela Peralta Theater in Mazatlan is called by many the Crown Jewel of the Centro Historico.
Opened in 1874, it was originally known as the Teatro Rubio. It was later re-named in memory of the beloved Mexican soprano Angela Peralta -- one of the most famous opera stars of her time -- who was scheduled to perform there and perished in Mazatlan from Yellow Fever in 1883.
Seating just over 800, the Angela Peralta Theater is at once substantial and intimate, making it the perfect performance space for a wide variety of live theatrical performances, including plays, dance -- both Mexican and International companies -- and concerts, both classical and contemporary.
The bottom line: if you've never attended a performance at the Angela Peralta Theater in Mazatlan, whatever is playing you should buy a ticket and go -- the theater itself is worth the price of admission!
Tickets for performances are modestly priced -- downright inexpensive by Canadian and American standards.
The ticket office is at the entrance to the theater just off the Plaza Machado in the Centro Historico. Credit cards accepted.
Carnival 1024 / Centro Historico just off the Plaza Machado
Information about Mazatlan Recommended Stage Theater, Dance and Concerts
Antonio Haas Theater / Teatro Antonio Haas Info about the Antonio Haas Theater in Mazatlan Centro at IMSS on the Malecon The Antonio Haas Theater in Mazatlan -- sometimes referred to as IMSS theater -- is located on the corner of Avenida del Mar and Manuel Gutierrez Najera across from the Fisherman’s Monument, on the Malecon.
Opened in May 1961 after several years of construction, the Antonio Haas Theater stages performances year-round including plays in Spanish, concerts and dance performances ranging from hip-hop and break dance stylings of young Mexican dancers to spectacular traditional dance performances assembled by Mazatlan emprasario Rebeca Llamas and set on her Ballet Folklorico Sinaloense. Video of the Ballet Folklorico Sinaloense
In many cases English language films are shown with English audio and Spanish subtitles but -- if you don't like overdubbing -- it's always good to check before you buy your ticket!
Schedules of films currently showing at movie theaters in Mazatlan can be viewed on the film listings part of all of the cinemas' websites.
For Americans and Canadians used to high movie theater ticket prices, going to see a film at a Mazatlan multiplex is like rolling your life-film back to the 1970's: tickets are about 3 dollars and those prices are mirrored in the prices of the movie-house food.
It gets even better: there are discount tickets on the Mazatlan movie theater websites if you buy a number of anytime-use tickets at once!
A Note about Mexican Movie Theater Food: Many Mexicans take their film-food dining quite seriously, and there are sinfully fun full-blown super high-calorie theater food meals served on trays that can be bought at most Mazatlan movie theaters! Bien Provecho! Cinemas Gaviotas Info about Mazatlan Multiplex Movie Theaters in the Golden Zone - Zona Dorada
Telephone 669 984 2848
Avenida Camarón Sábalo 218 / Golden Zone - Zona Dorada Cinemas Gaviotas in Mazatlan is a modern movie theater with six screens located in the Golden Zone - Zona Dorada. They often play English language films, sometimes with subtitles in Spanish, sometimes overdubbed. The Cinemas Gaviotas movie theater is open every day.
Listings of films currently showing at this multiplex theater can be found at their website, cinemasgaviotas.com.mx
Information about Recommended Mazatlan Movie Theater in the Golden Zone - Zona Dorada Cinemex Toreo Info about Mazatlan Multiplex Movie Theaters
Telephone 669 990 2312
Avenida Rafael Buelna 701 / Centro Comercial Gigante Cinemex Toreo in Mazatlan -- formerly MM Cinemas -- is a modern movie theater with nine screens located in the Gigante shopping center. They often show English language films, sometimes with subtitles in Spanish, sometimes overdubbed. The Cinemex Toreo movie theater is open every day.
Listings of films currently showing at this multiplex theater can be found at their website, cinemex.com
Information about Recommended Movie Theaters in Mazatlan Cinemex Mazatlan Info about Mazatlan Multiplex Movie Theaters
Telephone 669 983 1170
Avenida Insurgentes 1198 / Soriana Commercial Center Cinemex Mazatlan is a modern movie theater with multiple screens located in the Soriana shopping center. They often play English language films, sometimes with subtitles in Spanish, sometimes overdubbed. The Cinemex Mazatlan movie theater is open every day.
Listings of films currently showing at this multiplex theater can be found at their website, cinemex.com
Information about Recommended Movie Theaters in Mazatlan Cinépolis Gran Plaza Mazatlan Info about Mazatlan Multiplex Movie Theaters
Telephone 669 983 4756
Avenida Reforma / La Gran Plaza Shopping Mall Cinepolis Gran Plaza Mazatlan is a modern mulitplex movie theater with 12 screens located within La Gran Plaza Shopping Mall. They often show English language films, sometimes with subtitles in Spanish, sometimes overdubbed. The Cinepolis Gran Plaza Mazatlan movie theater is open every day.
Listings of films currently showing at this multiplex theater can be found at their website, cinepolis.com
Information about Recommended Movie Theaters at La Gran Plaza Mall in Mazatlan MiCine Santa Rosa Info about Mazatlan Multiplex Movie Theaters
Telephone 669 940 5553
Avenida Luis Donaldo Colosio 17301 / Soriana Santa Rosa Plaza MiCine Santa Rosa is a modern movie theater with multiple screens. They often play English language films, sometimes with subtitles in Spanish, sometimes overdubbed. The MiCine Santa Rosa movie theater is open every day.
Listings of films currently showing at this multiplex theater can be found at their website, cinepolis.com
Information about Recommended Movie Theaters in Mazatlan Xtreme Cinemas Las Americas Info about Mazatlan Multiplex Movie Theaters
Telephone 669 982 0342
Ejercito Mexicano and Pesqeira / Plaza Las Americas / Colonia Centro Xtreme Cinemas Las Americas in Mazatlan is a modern movie theater with four screens located at the corner of Ejercito Mexicano and Pesqueria. They often show English language films, sometimes with subtitles in Spanish, sometimes overdubbed.
The Xtreme Cinemas Las Americas movie theater is open every day and listings of films currently showing at this multiplex theater can be found at their website,
xtremecinemas.com
Information about Recommended Movie Theaters in Mazatlan DVD and Video Rental and Purchase Want to rent a movie in Mazatlan? If so, the location where you will probably find the DVD you want will be very familiar: Blockbuster.
While brick-and-mortar film rental may be in decline in the United States and Canada because of Netflix (which has a substantial presence in Mazatlan and throughout Mexico) and other streaming media services, the traditional video store continues to thrive in the Pearl of The Pacific.
There are certainly many Mexican video stores in Mazatlan, but most will probably disappoint American and Canadian visitors. While some are large, they are often packed with very large numbers of the same DVD titles -- making for a limited selection no matter how large the store may be -- and sometimes carry English language films dubbed into Spanish, which is pretty unsatisfying to most native English speakers.
The two Mazatlan Blockbuster stores, on the other hand, carry virtually all of their English language films with English audio, and offer a far wider selection of classic English language cinema DVDs.
Blockbuster Info about DVD / video rental and purchase in Mazatlan The largest Blockbuster Video in Mazatlan is just inland from Valentino's on Camarón Sábalo. It is a substantial store, with a fairly wide selection of movies on DVD to choose from, including a good selection of foreign and art films.
There is also a smaller Blockbuster located on Insurgentes beside the Soriana supermarket, which also carries many foreign movie titles and classic Hollywood cinema.
While it is unlikely -- but not impossible -- that your Blockbuster sales person will speak fluent English, both Blockbusters are friendly places to rent movies, and issue membership cards to tourists and seasonal visitors with reasonable identification.
Both Blockbusters are open every day; have secure off-street parking; 24-hour drop boxes, accept credit cards, sell used and new DVDs and video games, and offer a wide and deep selection of movie-time junk food.
Camarón Sábalo 35 / Golden Zone / Telephone 669 983 0422
Insurgentes 1198 / Soriana Plaza Mazatlan
Information about Mazatlan Shopping Guide Recommended DVD rental store Temporada Primavera - The 2013 Mazatlán Spring Cultural Festival Download 2013 Mazatlan Spring Cultural Festival Schedule Here! The 2013 Mazatlan Spring Cultural Festival, Temporada Primavera, offers performance art and entertainment for everyone -- from sophisticated arts connoisseurs to young children!
This exciting celebration of the performing arts features over 12 weeks of vibrant performances that showcase artists from around the world.
The 2013 Mazatlan Spring Cultural Festival includes a massive calendar of performances ranging from opera, ballet, folk and contemporary dance to pop and symphonic concerts, children’s theater and more. Sponsored and designed by Cultura Mazatlan, Temporada Primavera offers cultural treats for every type pf performance art lover!
Primarily staged in venues throughout Mazatlan’s beautiful Centro Historico -- particularly the Angela Peralta Theater and events in public Centro Historico spaces -- many highlights of the 2013 Spring Cultural Festival are free!
About Buying 2013 Spring Cultural Festival Tickets
2013 Mazatlan Spring Cultural Festival tickets can be purchased at the Angela Peralta Theater ticket office, on Carnaval just off the Plaza Machado in the Centro Historico.
Ticket Office hours are 9am to 3pm and 5pm to 7pm.
Telephone 622 982 4446 (Ext 103), credit cards accepted.
Free Event note
Most free events still require a (free) ticket -- which are available at the ticket office.
I Puritani in concert
Friday April 12th I Puritani perform parts of Bellini’s opera with the choral group Coro Guillermo Sarabia and several guest soloists from our music school. The concert features Maestro Andrés Sarre on piano.
Casa Haas / 7pm / FREE!
Ballet: Don Quixote
Friday April 12th and Saturday April 13th La Compañía Danza Ballet de Mazatlán under the direction of Maestra Zoila Fernández, perform a modern ballet version of the classic story.
Angela Peralta Theater / 8pm / 150-280 pesos
Flamenco Dance: Entre patios y ventanas
Sunday April 14th This spectacular flamenco dance performance -- Between Windows and Patios -- returns to Mazatlan with its' combination of music, dance and theater!
Casa Haas / 6pm and 8pm / 100 pesos, open seating
Dance: Encuentro de Academias
Sunday April 14th This multi-dimensional dance performance -- Meeting of Academies -- features young dancers from local schools including EPDM who perform modern, ballet, flamenco, and jazz dance.
Angela Peralta Theater / 7pm / 80-150 pesos
Drama: La Muestra de Teatro
Thursday April 18th Sample of Theater is a varied selection of scenes performed by local drama groups. Dialog in Spanish -- a great place to see how your Spanish language education is progressing!
Angela Peralta Theater / 8pm / 80-120 pesos
Drama: Romeo and Juliet
Friday April 19th Enjoy the Mazatlan version of Shakespeare in The Park -- Romeo and Juliet at the Plaza Machado in the Centro Historico!
Plaza Machado / 7pm / FREE!
Flamenco Dance: Flamenco del Alma
Sunday April 21st Mazatlan’s spectacular flamenco group, Suncai Gitano, perform Flamenco del Alma.
Casa Haas / 7pm / 100 pesos
Dance: Festival Internacional de Danza José Limon The Mazatlan 2013 Cultural Festival is proud to present the 17th annual Jose Limon International Dance Festival, a perennial favorite of dance audiences in Mazatlan.
Born in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, José Limón (1908-1972) was a central figure in the development of modern dance in the 20th century: his powerful dancing shifted perceptions of the male dancer, while his choreography continues to bring a dramatic vision of dance to audiences around the world.
Running from Tuesday April 23rd - Monday April 29th, the Festival Internacional de Danza José Limon is always exciting and creative!
Angela Peralta Theater, Casa Haas & The Plaza Machado
Performance Art & Dance: Husk
Wednesday April 24th Montreal Danse is an acclaimed avant-garde dance company based -- not surprisingly -- in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Husk premiered in February 2012 as part of Montreal Danse's 25th anniversary celebration.
Montreal Danse describes Husk as an exploration of "how choices are made between artifice and authenticity while navigating the subjects of gender and the mind / body dichotomy."
Husk is a performance project created in collaboration between Montreal Danse, and choreographer / creative director George Stamos. montrealdanse.com
Angela Peralta Theater / 6pm / 80-120 pesos
Modern Dance: Moving Borders
Friday April 26th Moving Borders is the creation of Jaciel Neri is a young choreographer that recently won the INBA-UAM, the most important choreographic prize in Mexico. He is the artistic director of Moving Borders, a project that promotes and produces Neri's works moving-borders.com
Angela Peralta Theater / 6pm / 80-120 pesos
Ballet for Children: Entre las nubes de América
Friday April 26th Among the clouds of America is a delightful performance designed for children and performed by students from various ballet schools.
Plaza Machado / 7pm / FREE!
Dance: Despierta tus sentidos
Sunday April 28th EPDM -- Escuela Profesional de Danza de Mazatlan -- performs Awaken your Senses, an exciting mix of modern and jazz dance that was first staged in Mazatlan in the Fall of 2012.
Angela Peralta Theater / 6pm / 150 pesos, open seating
Dance: Cuarto por Cuarto
Sunday April 28th Danza Viral performs Quarter by Quarter, an innovative dance performance staged with local musicians and artists.
Casa Haas / 7pm / 80 pesos, open seating
Dance: Flash Mob by EPDM
Monday April 29th Students from EPDM -- Escuela Profesional de Danza de Mazatlan -- rock with audience members to create serpentine rythmic fun at the Plaza Machado!
Plaza Machado / 8:30 pm / FREE!
Dance: Vitril, viaje imaginario
Tuesday April 30th Delfos Danza Contemporánea -- DELFOS -- performs their award winning and critically acclaimed Vitril, Imaginary Journey.
Angela Peralta Theater / 8pm / 150 pesos, open seating
Dance: Bolero Tango
Friday May 3rd Tango dance set to fourteen songs sung by soprano Penélope Luna and baritone Miguel González. Featuring Angel Rodriquez on piano.
Angela Peralta Theater / 8pm / 150-250 pesos
Concert: La Fuerza del Destino
Sunday May 5th Local singers perform The force of Destiny, a tribute to the Spanish group Mecano who defined the best of 1980's Spanish pop music! Get your retro Latin groove on!
Angela Peralta Theater / 7pm / 100-150 pesos
Concert: Concierto de Notredame
Monday May 6th The Sinaloa Symphony Orchestra (OSSLA) presents a special program with surprise musical guests in honor of the 850th anniversary of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Angela Peralta Theater / 8pm / 150-300 pesos
Concert: Concurso Internacional del Canto
Friday May 17th The 5th annual finals for opera singers from Sinaloa State. With Enrique Patrón de Reuda conducting, these young and very talented singers have their 15 minutes of fame -- and the opportunity to win over $15,000 USD! Mexico's Got Talent!
Angela Peralta Theater / 8pm / 150-300 pesos
Stage Play: The Pillowman
Sunday May 19th The Pillowman is a play written by Martin McDonagh in English that has been described as a "harrowing and blackly funny meditation on the tricky power of words to shape the world". This performance is entirely in Spanish.
Angela Peralta Theater / 6pm / 80 pesos
Ballet: El Lago de los Cisnes
Thursday May 23rd Can you say Swan Lake? The Russian company, Ballet Ruso Mari El will dance portions of Tchaikovsky’s most revered work set to the sumptuous orchestral music we all know and love!
Angela Peralta Theater / 8pm / 250-400 pesos
Ballet: Fin de cursos
Friday June 7th and Saturday June 8th Students from the Mazatlan professional ballet school perform their annual year-end concert under the direction of Maestra Zoila Fernández.
Angela Peralta Theater / 8pm / 100-200 pesos
Concerts: Dia de la Música
Saturday June 8th Baby, baby, baby -- this thing rocks! Now an annual event, The Day of Music features many performance locations throughout the Mazatlan Centro Historico and beyond. Bold, brash, loud and tons of fun, this bad-boy of a jam starts at about 6pm and goes very late. Note: it's all FREE! Stay tuned for more detailed information soon!
Centro Historico and Beyond / 6pm til whenever you drop / FREE!
Dance: Función de graduación of Escuela Profesiona de Danza de Mazatlan
July 6th You want to see the birth of tomorrow's superstar dancers? The annual EPDM graduation concert is the place to do it! Sleek gorgeous lighting and costuming support the efforts of the very best of the graduates of our internationally renowned dance academy. All performances staged under the direction of Mexican dance pioneers and EPDM co-directors Claudia Lavista and Victor Ruiz, these performances are always a highlight of the Mazatlan dance season!
Angela Peralta Theater / 8pm
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