With address at Calle Atocha 18, Madrid, it was opened in June 1917 under the name Teatro Odeón.
Built on site of the now disappeared convent of the Trinitarians it was designed by the architect Eduardo Sánchez Eznarriaga. Inspired by the best tradition of Italian theatrical architecture, the painting that decorates the vault of the enclosure was the work of the Leonese artist Demetrio Monteserín and the exquisite stained glass windows that illuminate the lobby are the work of Casa Maumejean.
Since August 2015, SOM Produce manages the completely renewed Teatro Calderón. The first show of this new era being Stomp, followed by La Gran Ilusión by El Mago pop, Europe’s most successful Illusionist. It later hosted a new blockbuster of the classic musical West Side Story.
It has been the home for such shows as The Hole, La familia Addams , Adió Arturo, by La Cubana or La Última Tourné.
Major artists, such as Joaquín Cortés or Sara Baras have also performed in its stage. At the same time, the venue is a reference for live music in the city of Madrid.
In October 2023, The Book of Mormon will be released, the great reference musical comedy that has been sweeping Broadway and London for more than a decade.
The Teatro Calderón comprises a large stage and auditorium with a 1.000 seating capacity, rehearsal room and cafeteria. The building offers every accessibility option with disability ramps to ensure all access. Its exceptional technical endowment allows great quality and complex productions.
The venue offers snacks and drinks services on the ground floor with two bars offering refreshments at the auditorium entrance.