In 1871 the construction of the Theatre began under the initiative of the Chief Revenue Administrator Don Juan Mañón, with the help of the Municipal Treasury, and a shareholders’ meeting of the main residents of the city.
In 1873, the construction of the adobe walls and tile roof was completed, waiting only for its premiere, without having thought of the name for it yet. A magnificent coincidence solved both issues, since it was the time when the Mexican soprano Angela Peralta astonished Mexico with her voice, being in the state of Guanajuato at that time.
Finally, he made his debut on Sunday, May 11, with Rigoletto in front of the people of San Miguel, who not only filled the theater, but also the street.
Faced with the emotional welcome that San Miguel de Allende gave to the artist, she left them these heartfelt words:
Before leaving this joyful and friendly city, where from its authorities to the humblest of its children I have been filled with considerations; as I bid my last farewell to my new and dear friends, who, striving beyond what I could rationally expect, have made an effort to give me a gift to the extent of honoring my memory by inaugurating their new and elegant theatre under my name, I would like to leave you with a proof of my special recognition, and for this reason, I would like to thank you all for your prayers.
Location: Avenida Mesones 82, corner of Hernández Macías, 37700, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Contact: Tel. 01 (415) 152 2200 and 01 (415) 152 6385