Corrientes street: the best theater shows on the bill

Cast: Soledad Silveyra, Luis Brandoni. Director: Héctor Díaz

A sharp, fresh comedy that dives into the life of a couple trapped in routine. While waiting for friends to arrive for dinner, small tensions and unexpected situations unleash a cascade of hilarious moments and deeper reflections on love, communication, and the pursuit of happiness. With witty dialogue and dynamic pacing, the play shows how everyday life can become extraordinary with just a touch of madness.

Where: Teatro Multitabaris. Tickets, here.

Cast: Diego Peretti, Federico D’Elía, Juan Isola, Ariadna Asturzzi, ensemble. Director: Javier Daulte

Gabriel, the owner of a company for sale, invented a fictional president years ago to avoid making uncomfortable decisions. When foreign buyers demand to meet “the Boss,” he hires Cristian, an unemployed actor, to play the part. But Cristian’s improvisational method unleashes a chain of lies and absurd situations that turn the negotiation into a riotous comedy about power and appearances.

Where: Teatro Paseo La Plaza. Tickets, here.

Performed and directed by: Roberto Moldavsky

Roberto Moldavsky returns to the stage with a refreshed show featuring new stories about politics, family relationships, the passage of time, and our increasingly absurd relationship with technology. Accompanied by live music, he delivers his sharp, everyday observations, turning familiar situations into instant laughter. With a direct, approachable tone and unstoppable energy, the show invites us to laugh at ourselves and the contradictions of modern life.

Where: Teatro Apolo. Tickets, here.

Cast: Fabián Vena, Juan Palomino, Guillermina Valdés, Ernestina Pais, Rocío Igarzábal. Directors: Mariela Asensio & José María Muscari

A separation marked by a love that still lingers, the absurdity of the legal system, and a daughter who watches and resists as the adults unravel. Between lawyers willing to do anything, headlines that oversimplify complexity, and social media amplifying every move, the conflict escalates into a public spectacle. With sharp humor and a deeply human sensitivity, this lucid comedy explores contemporary relationships, emotional exposure, and the contradictions that surface when love is no longer enough—but hasn’t disappeared either.

Where: Multiteatro. Tickets, here.

Cast: Gabriela Toscano, Luis Machín, Catherine Biquard. Director: Carlos Rivas

In the winter of 1949, a mysterious woman approaches Albert Einstein under the pretext of an interview and leads him to a meeting at her home that quickly turns into a tense verbal duel. As the conversation unfolds, the journalist presses him about a past episode he tries to hide, revealing a secret capable of shaking the image of the 20th century’s most admired genius. What begins as a friendly chat evolves into an unsettling, almost detective-like plot where the truth emerges forcefully, changing both lives forever.

Where: Teatro Picadero. Tickets, here.

Cast: Julia Zenko, Laura Novoa, Eugenia Guerty, Karina Piñeiro. Director: Manuel González Gil

Three sisters, shaped by old wounds, lingering silences, and unresolved frustrations, are summoned by their mother to spend a weekend together. What starts as a simple family gathering turns into a space where the unspoken surfaces, tensions become visible, and bottled-up emotions finally emerge. Blending humor, tenderness, and absurdity, the play offers a sharp yet sensitive look at family bonds, inherited expectations, and the complexity of loving one another—even when it’s hard.

Where: Teatro Metropolitan. Tickets, here.

Cast: Luciano Rosso. Director: Luciano Rosso

Born during the pandemic, this production blends lip sync, clowning, dance, and contortion. With his unmistakable physical expressiveness and stage presence, Luciano Rosso brings to life dozens of eccentric, endearing characters in a comic and poetic journey about the creativity that emerges from solitude.

Where: Teatro Paseo La Plaza. Tickets, here.

Cast: Alfonso Barón, Luciano Rosso. Director: Hermes Gaido

Dance, sport, humor, acrobatics, and raw physical power come together in this iconic piece that turns the body into the main channel of expression. Through precise movements, strength-based games, and meaningful silences, the work explores masculinity, competition, desire, and non-verbal communication. Sensual, absurd, and relentless in rhythm, the show invites audiences to laugh, be amazed, and reflect on the limits of language and the infinite possibilities of expression.

Where: Teatro Metropolitan. Tickets, here.

Cast: Eduardo Blanco, Victoria Almeida. Director: Juan José Campanella

In the waiting room of a dental office, Miranda—a charismatic, talkative yoga teacher—and Luis—a retired, widowed doctor—meet unexpectedly. Through irony, humor, and deeply human moments, a bond begins to form, leading them to rethink love and the possibility of starting over. A sensitive and entertaining romantic comedy about second chances, vulnerability, and life’s ability to surprise us at any stage.

Where: Teatro Politeama. Tickets, here.

Cast: Julieta Díaz, Soledad Villamil, Pilar Gamboa. Director: Adrián Suar

A heartfelt comedy about family ties, love, duty, and accepting the irreversible. Three sisters confront their mother Elena’s Alzheimer’s—a strict, demanding judge who shaped each of them differently. As they gather to decide how to care for her, old tensions, memories, and contradictions resurface. Inés, a tarot reader; María José, a forensic psychiatrist; and Roberta, a frustrated artist, face the situation from opposing perspectives. Over the course of an emotionally charged and humorous night, they realize they are not ready to see their mother stop being who she once was.

Where: Teatro Paseo La Plaza. Tickets, here.

Cast: Diego Reinhold, Héctor Díaz, Fredy Villareal, Dan Breitman, Sofía González Gil, Gonzalo Suárez, Maida Andreanacci, Federico Ottone. Director: Manuel González Gil

A company determined to stage a serious crime drama is hit by an unstoppable series of accidents, mistakes, and onstage disasters that make everything go hilariously wrong. Collapsing sets, forgotten lines, unruly props, and ever more absurd situations create meticulously choreographed chaos. The result is a fast-paced, explosive comedy where every mishap brings another round of laughter.

Where: Teatro Metropolitan. Tickets, here.

Cast: Diego Capusotto, Andrea Politti, Rafael Spregelburd. Director: Carlos Branca

Every summer, the Sobrado Alvear family pretends to travel to Europe to hide their financial ruin, when in reality they remain locked inside their mansion, surviving on rice pudding and imagined memories. Hilario, the loyal servant and “almost family,” is the only one who knows the truth and will do anything to protect the household’s honor. Tirria is a comedy of masks and misunderstandings that blends grotesque humor with a tribute to classic Argentine cinema, where appearances become as delirious as they are unsettling.

Where: Teatro Metropolitan. Tickets, here.

Cast: Campi, Daniela Viaggiamari, Albana Fuentes. Director: Ariel Del Mastro.

The beloved character that won over an entire generation in the 1990s returns to the stage in this theatrical adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire. Daniel, a charismatic but immature voice actor, is going through a recent divorce that keeps him away from his children under strict conditions. Determined not to lose his bond with them, he comes up with a plan that is as outrageous as it is touching: transforming himself into the nanny “Mrs. Doubtfire” to stay close to his family. Full of mix-ups and hilarious situations, the play blends emotion with nostalgic nods in a story that remains timeless.

Where: Teatro Liceo. Tickets, here.

Cast: Moria Casán, Jorge Marrale. Director: Nelson Valente

Jade receives a medical diagnosis that forces her to confront a truth she has kept hidden for decades, triggering an unavoidable confession. Meanwhile, her husband—a politician in the middle of a campaign—will do everything he can to protect his public image, even at the expense of his closest relationships. The arrival of their daughter with news as unexpected as it is revolutionary pushes tensions to the limit. With acidic humor and sharp intelligence, the play explores family secrets, identity, and the weight of appearances.

Where: Teatro Metropolitan. Tickets, here.

Cast: Pablo Echarri, Juan Gil Navarro, Osqui Guzmán, Carlos Portaluppi. Director: Javier Daulte

Based on the hit Danish film, the play follows four teachers who decide to test an unusual theory: maintaining a constant level of alcohol in their blood to boost creativity and everyday performance. What begins as a harmless experiment among friends quickly spirals out of control, as boundaries blur and emotions intensify. Between euphoria, crisis, and disillusionment, the story becomes a dangerous spiral that challenges identity, relationships, and the very idea of control.

Where: Teatro Metropolitan. Tickets, here.

Cast: Nico Vázquez, Dai Fernández, David Masajnik, ensemble. Directors: Nicolás Vázquez & Mariano De María

Rocky Balboa, a second-rate boxer, is given the unthinkable chance to face world champion Apollo Creed. On the road to the fight of his life, he finds in Adrian the love and strength he needs to overcome his fears and get back up every time he falls. Based on the iconic film, this stage adaptation celebrates perseverance, love, and the belief that the real victory lies in never giving up.

Where: Teatro Lola Membrives. Tickets, here.

Cast: Antonio Grimau, Osvaldo Laport, Osvaldo Santoro, Raúl Lavié. Director: Federico Palazzo

Four octogenarian friends decide to fulfill one last dream: forming a band, hopping into a motorhome, and going on tour. What starts as a charitable mission to get a hearing aid for a former singer turns into an unexpected journey filled with outrageous situations and tender moments. Through laughter, missteps, and a healthy dose of geriatric rebellion, the play celebrates friendship, reinvention, and the right to be joyfully ridiculous—at any age.

Where: Multiteatro. Tickets, here.

Cast: Luis Machín, Javier Lorenzo. Director: Daniel Veronese

In London, on the day World War II breaks out, Sigmund Freud receives C. S. Lewis at his home for a meeting as unexpected as it is intense. Through sharp, passionate dialogue, the two engage in a profound debate about the existence of God, desire, pain, faith, and the meaning of life, as the world teeters on the brink of chaos. A philosophical, intimate, and deeply human piece that exposes the contradictions, fears, and convictions of two brilliant minds.

Where: Teatro Picadero. Tickets, here.