Rex Theater (Haiti)

The Rex Theater, located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is a historic venue that opened in October 1935 and has a seating capacity of 1,200. It has hosted a variety of cultural events, including film screenings and live performances, with notable acts such as Marian Anderson and the ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock. The theater has also been a significant site for political events, including a lecture by poet André Breton that had implications for the Haitian government. The Rex remains a symbol of Haiti's rich cultural heritage and its complex political history, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers alike.