Cláudio Santoro National Theater
| Cláudio Santoro National Theater | |
|---|---|
Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro | |
Cláudio Santoro National Theater | |
| General information | |
| Type | Theater |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Town or city | Brasília |
| Country | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 15°47′32″S 47°52′49″W / 15.7922°S 47.8802°W |
| Construction started | July 30, 1960 |
| Completed | 1966 |
| Renovated | 1976–1981 |
| Owner | The Federal District of Brazil |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Oscar Niemeyer |
The Cláudio Santoro National Theater (Portuguese: Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro) is a multi-theater building in Brasília, Brazil. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer in the Modern architectural style. Construction began on July 30, 1960, and the building was completed in 1966. Built in the shape of a truncated pyramid, it is the largest building in Brasilia designed by Niemeyer specifically for the arts. The building was closed for renovation in 1976, and was reopened on April 21, 1981.
The National Theater is operated by Secretary of Culture of the Federal District and is home to three venues; the 60-seat Alberto Nepomuceno theater, the 407-seat Martins Pena theater, and the 1,407 seat Villa-Lobos theater. The complex also includes an exhibition gallery that is accessible to the public.
The Theater began a process of renovation in 2014 and remained close to the public until 2024.