When Was Zarzuela Usually Performed?

Jugar con fuego was the most frequently performed zarzuela in Spain during the 1850s. In 1856 the Teatro de la Zarzuela opened in Madrid and became the host of the Sociedad Artística del Teatro-Circo. The society subsequently sponsored many other productions, some of which eventually reached the Spanish colonies.

What is the first zarzuela in the Philippines?

Jugar Con Fuego by Francisco Asenjo Barbieri was the first zarzuela introduced in the country in late 1878 or early 1879. By August 17, 1893, Teatro Zorilla, the home of zarzuela, was inaugurated.

What era zarzuela became popular?

In the 1920s, due to the introduction of the cinema, the zarzuela became widely popular in the rural areas, disabling the Americans from stopping the plays from spreading.