The best musicals to watch in Buenos Aires in 2024

Starring Carolina Domenech, Lucas Spadafora, Bruno Coccia, Naza Marozzi, Cristian Zeballos, and a great cast. Directed by Nicolás Sorrivas.

The story revolves around Emma, a young woman who has just broken up with her boyfriend and is taken to a nightclub by her friend. Despite her initial doubts, she gets involved in a contest to become the new hostess of the Waterloo club. Throughout the story, Emma confronts her fears and finds strength in friendship and love, showing how music can help overcome any challenge. With humor and emotion, Waterloo, Summer Night City will make you laugh, cry, and dance to the rhythm of ABBA's hits. Don’t miss it.

Where: Teatro Metropolitan SURA. Tickets from: $15,500

Starring Lucila Gandolfo. Directed by Julio Panno.

This musical represents a deep metaphor about how children and teenagers often give up on their dreams, exploring themes like illusion, disillusionment, courage, and fear. With a touch of humor and a lot of emotion, this play will move and entertain you, with Julie Andrews serving as the alter ego of a protagonist searching for her place in the world. An unmissable theatrical experience!

Shows from: June 20

Where: Teatro Maipo. Tickets: $15,000

Starring Agustín "Soy Rada" Aristarán, Angela Leiva, Sofía Pachano, Santiago Otero Ramos, and Germán Tripel. Directed by Ariel Del Mastro.

Based on the successful 2003 film, this musical tells the adventures of Dewey Finn, a rock enthusiast who, after being expelled from his band, pretends to be his roommate and becomes a music teacher at a prestigious school. There, he ignites a passion for rock and roll in his students, and together they form a band to compete for a grand prize. Get ready to rock with this must-see show.

Shows from: June 20.

Where: Teatro Gran Rex. Tickets from: $15,000

Starring Ángela Torres and Pablo Turturiello. Directed by Fernando Dente.

The “most awarded Broadway musical” is on Corrientes Avenue under the artistic direction of the talented Fernando Dente, who ventured into directing these types of productions last year with Heathers, the Musical.

The protagonist is the young actress and singer Ángela Torres, who plays Mimi, a dancer and singer who faces adversity with courage and passion. She is joined by local talents and others from neighboring countries like Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. Among them are Pablo Turturiello as Roger, Tomás Wicz as Mark, Sacha Bercovich as Collins, Ana Devin as Maureen, Juan Manuel Outeiro as Angel, and Eugenia Gil Rodriguez as Joanne.

Where: Teatro Opera. Tickets from: $9,605

Starring Laurita Fernández, Fede Salles, Mario Pasik, Costa, and Santi Ramundo. Directed by Ariel Del Mastro and Marcel Caballero.

This musical is based on both Amanda Brown's best-seller and the 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon. You probably know the story: Elle Woods is a young woman dating the heir of a prominent family until he decides to break up with her because he wants to pursue a career in politics and needs a less "blonde" girlfriend. Clearly, this is one of the most anticipated musicals of the year, featuring Laurita Fernández, who went from participating in Marcelo Tinelli's "Bailando" to replacing Griselda Siciliani in Sugar.

Where: Teatro Liceo. Tickets: $10,000 to $28,000

Starring Melania Lenoir, Gabriela Bevacqua, Sebastián Holz, Fernando Margenet, Argentino Molinuevo, Edgardo Moreira, Marisol Otero, and Pato Witis. Directed by Carla Calabrese.

Based on real events, this musical tells the story of a small town in Canada that was moved by the arrival of planes unable to land in the United States due to the September 11 attacks. The actors play multiple roles, portraying both the locals and the arriving passengers. The production is quite minimalist, but the power of the texts and songs surpasses the simplicity of the set. Great work by Melania Lenoir.

Where: Teatro Maipo.

Starring Meania Lenoir, Germán Tripel, Andrea Lovera, Ivanna Rossi, and Christian Giménez. Directed by Daniel Casablanca.

Another unmissable classic. Buenos Aires in 2050. In a nursing home, seven elderly people follow the routine set by the nurse. But when she leaves, the place turns into a wild rock and roll and sex fest reminiscent of their youth. The play features a lot of well-known musical numbers and plenty of humor.

Where: Teatro El Picadero. Tickets from: $20,000

Starring Mariano Condoluci, Patricio Witts, Andrea Lovera, Jimena Gómez, and Mariel Percossi. Directed by Juan Martín Delgado.

Since Asesinato para Dos and Telemarketers, there hasn't been such a brilliant and fun musical. In a small town, a hysteria is created over a new disease (the misfortune) that is supposedly transmitted through sexual relations. The town doctor is actually conspiring with the mayor, whose daughter ends up in a hospital ward with other women showing various symptoms. It’s a musical full of irreverence, rhythm, comedy, and cleverness that has made the jump from the off-Broadway scene to Corrientes Avenue.

Where: Teatro Paseo La Plaza. Tickets from: $15,500

Starring Florencia Peña. Directed by Ricky Pashkus.

The successful musical featuring the music of the Swedish pop group ABBA captivated audiences in Villa Carlos Paz during the summer and in Rosario in April, and has now arrived at the Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires, with Florencia Peña starring.

Mamma Mia! first debuted in 1999 in London and became one of the most acclaimed musicals worldwide. The Buenos Aires audience can transport themselves to the magical Greek island where the story unfolds, following the tale of a young woman who, on the eve of her wedding, invites three men who could be her father without informing her mother. Her mother, unsure of who the father is, revisits old passions and memories to the rhythm of ABBA's songs.

Where: Teatro Coliseo. Tickets from: $5,000

Starring Angello Alaya, Camila Carnevale, Camila Cobo, and a cast of 25 performers. Directed by Ariel Ciocco, Hernán Bonsergent, and Rodrigo Villani.

This musical will take you back to the 60s and make you laugh with a hilarious comedy. Two young lovers, a mother, many suitcases, and a very special assistant are the protagonists of a crazy adventure, accompanied by the songs of Palito Ortega, Violeta Rivas, Donald, Sandro, and more iconic artists of that era.

Where: Teatro Regina. Tickets from: $13,000