Teatro João Caetano

João Caetano Theater
Teatro João Caetano
The theater, c.1830, by Jean-Baptiste Debret.
Location within Rio de Janeiro
Teatro João Caetano (Brazil)
General information
Architectural styleNeoclassic
LocationRio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro,
 Brazil
Coordinates22°54′22″S 43°10′56″W / 22.90611°S 43.18222°W / -22.90611; -43.18222
InauguratedOctober 12th, 1813
Other information
Seating capacity1 139

The João Caetano Theater (Portuguese: Teatro João Caetano) is located in Tiradentes Square, in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. It offers 1,139 seats, including 605 in the audience, 117 in the noble balcony and 417 in the simple balcony. It is the oldest playhouse in the city.