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traveler2584
Quito, Ecuador26 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
Last night we saw the Bogota Symphony Orchestra perform Mahler's 5th, and the show was fantastic. The orchestra was amazing, the director funny and interesting, and they generally put on a good show. The acoustics in the theater are good.
The theater experience itself, however, was less than stellar. The lady in the ticket counter was unhelpful. When we arrived at our seats (luneta izquierda, row C--the highest row in the place), we were disappointed to find the seats uncomfortable (no cushions), cramped, and noisy. We returned to the ticket counter to speak to the salesperson about upgrading our tickets to box seats, but she refused to let us exchange our tickets. The theater has a no-refund policy, but seriously? We were trying to pay more money for better seats, which were not even half full. This was disappointing.
I'm not a culture snob by any stretch, but I do expect the theater to be one place where guests are on their best behavior. In true Ecuadorian fashion, people left their phones on during the performance, even after 2 reminders over the loudspeaker to shut off electronics. So between the ringing/alarming phones, the crinkling of bags and candy wrappers (I mean, do you really need that candy bar during a 1.5-hour performance?), squeaky chairs, and people getting up and walking around during the middle of each piece, it was a bit difficult to concentrate on this really fantastic orchestra.
The theater is beautiful but small. It was remodeled in 2003 and looks fine. The stage itself is crowded--maybe it just seemed that way with approx 80 musicians on it--and unremarkable. We spent 20 minutes in the theater's wine bar before the show (there is a formal restaurant too), and it was fine, nothing to write home about. About $10 for a glass of wine.
Seats: the box seats are definitely the best, but make sure to request one with a full view. The floor seats looked ok, but I'm not sure how the view is down there. Our seats seem to have been the worst. We were in C1 and C2 of the luneta izquierda, and although we were all the way in the middle of the row, the view was not good. It was hard to see over the two rows in front of us. As I mentioned, the rows were cramped, and we had to step over about 25 people to exit the row. All in all, a good experience, and we will go back if there is a show worth seeing...but will be careful pickier about our seats.
The theater experience itself, however, was less than stellar. The lady in the ticket counter was unhelpful. When we arrived at our seats (luneta izquierda, row C--the highest row in the place), we were disappointed to find the seats uncomfortable (no cushions), cramped, and noisy. We returned to the ticket counter to speak to the salesperson about upgrading our tickets to box seats, but she refused to let us exchange our tickets. The theater has a no-refund policy, but seriously? We were trying to pay more money for better seats, which were not even half full. This was disappointing.
I'm not a culture snob by any stretch, but I do expect the theater to be one place where guests are on their best behavior. In true Ecuadorian fashion, people left their phones on during the performance, even after 2 reminders over the loudspeaker to shut off electronics. So between the ringing/alarming phones, the crinkling of bags and candy wrappers (I mean, do you really need that candy bar during a 1.5-hour performance?), squeaky chairs, and people getting up and walking around during the middle of each piece, it was a bit difficult to concentrate on this really fantastic orchestra.
The theater is beautiful but small. It was remodeled in 2003 and looks fine. The stage itself is crowded--maybe it just seemed that way with approx 80 musicians on it--and unremarkable. We spent 20 minutes in the theater's wine bar before the show (there is a formal restaurant too), and it was fine, nothing to write home about. About $10 for a glass of wine.
Seats: the box seats are definitely the best, but make sure to request one with a full view. The floor seats looked ok, but I'm not sure how the view is down there. Our seats seem to have been the worst. We were in C1 and C2 of the luneta izquierda, and although we were all the way in the middle of the row, the view was not good. It was hard to see over the two rows in front of us. As I mentioned, the rows were cramped, and we had to step over about 25 people to exit the row. All in all, a good experience, and we will go back if there is a show worth seeing...but will be careful pickier about our seats.
Written 21 July 2013
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Nancy252
north carolina59 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
We went to see several performances including 2 of the Quito jazz festival. Each time we got an advanced ticket, we were issued a provional ticket. This means you have to back and get a "real" ticket which can be done about 24 hours ahead of time. It wasn't until our third performance we realized you do it just before the performance. If you get a top balcony seat you cannot get into the front doors of the theatre. The guy in the top hat just kept pointing. It was super frustrating as we kept running to side doors where we were told to go back to where we started. Finally someone took us and others like us to a separate line to the left of the main entrance but still on the plaza. We sat in the orchestra, the top balcony, and box seats. All had great views. The top seats had no cushioning, so .... Stage lighting was hardest on us in orchestra seats as it often glared directly into our eyes. This even happened a few times in the box seats. There was no option for drinks or snacks, and we saw lots of folks with bottles of water. Acoustics seemed good. Very affordable, ranging from free, but you have to get a ticket from the "office" to $20 for box seats. Seemed like a lot of last minute buying at allperformances. I was a little worried about getting a cab late at night, but all three times it wasn't that hard. There is a lot of police presence.
Written 19 February 2012
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Alba W
Quito, Ecuador25 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
For the first time I had the opportunity to attend to a Jazz concert at Teatro Sucre, Quito.
First of all the stage was not properly set for the concert, e.g. it was an outstanding performer from Korea, the stage should have been appropiate for the nationality of the artist and it was not. They should let people travel in their imagination to the vocalist's place of origin.
Secondly, there is not parking available for the guests. Otherwise the teatre is confortable, very nice interiors not deluxe, the acustics were excellent.
Hopfully, something could be corrected because my husband and I are planning to attend further events. Its wonderful to see that Ecuador has also people loving culture and music.
First of all the stage was not properly set for the concert, e.g. it was an outstanding performer from Korea, the stage should have been appropiate for the nationality of the artist and it was not. They should let people travel in their imagination to the vocalist's place of origin.
Secondly, there is not parking available for the guests. Otherwise the teatre is confortable, very nice interiors not deluxe, the acustics were excellent.
Hopfully, something could be corrected because my husband and I are planning to attend further events. Its wonderful to see that Ecuador has also people loving culture and music.
Written 8 February 2012
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lahueca
Quito76 contributions
If you have the chance to go and see a play, concert or whatever at the Teatro Sucre... do not hesitate!
Written 17 January 2012
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AhuvaWA
10 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Went to a beautiful concert here. Excellent performance. Definitely worries checking out. The space is impressive.
Written 6 October 2023
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Ricardo R
Mogi das Cruzes, SP1,882 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
These days we can´t take good photos of the façade because there are works of future quito metro in front limiting point of views, but a small price, when metro is finished people will be abke to rech this famous theatre from everywhere in Quito.
Written 4 November 2018
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JDB
Scottsdale, AZ5,018 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
Simply a nice, colonial styled theater. I did not find anything mind blowing here, however, I did find the architecture to be of interest and very beautiful. The plaza it sits in is also a good area to walk around in, so you will see this place at one point or another.
Written 15 August 2018
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dorothy257
London, UK59 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
I was walking past the theatre one afternoon and saw Mozarts Zauberflote being advertised on the posters. Since the play was starting in one hour there were only the expensive tickets left. Wonderful play and great costumes, it was so worth the $50.
Written 24 June 2018
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albertasn0wbird
Edmonton, Canada544 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
The service and food were excellent. We had every fish on the menu: the plates were beautiful and the food delicious. The room is lovely in that conservative, long draperies, velvet sort of way. My personal taste would be a bit lighter and more modern, though I cannot fault any of the things that really matter. The music, however, needs an update. Pan flute playing American show tunes just becomes irritating after the first 3 minutes.
Written 5 June 2018
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Andrew S
Mission, TX304 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We had lunch here during a tour of the area. Lunch was excellent. During our lunch there was a protest outside in the plaza. Many street merchants if you are interested in souvenir.
Written 18 June 2017
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Written 12 October 2017
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