Myriam Hernandez has spent nearly four decades as one of Latin America's great balladeers, and the Tauro USA Tour brings that songbook to a 3,300-seat movie palace at 175th Street. The United Palace's interior is a wild mash of Byzantine, Moorish and Art Deco detail that survived intact from 1930. If you want a big uptown night that most downtown listings never mention, this is the one.
What to expect
The lobby and auditorium are the show before the show, all gold leaf, carved plaster and Byzantine arches left over from 1930. The concert itself is a full-band ballad set with a crowd that sings along in Spanish from the first chorus. Expect a warm, multigenerational audience rather than a young club crowd.
Good to know
- Take the A to 175th St; the theatre entrance is directly at the subway exit
- Give yourself time inside to look at the auditorium detailing
- The house is large, so mid-orchestra and front mezzanine both work well
- Best for Spanish-language music fans and anyone curious about the Wonder Theatres
- Washington Heights has strong late-night food options within a block of the venue
- Accessible seating is available; contact the venue directly to arrange
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Common questions
Will the show be in Spanish?
Yes. Myriam Hernandez performs in Spanish and the audience is largely Spanish-speaking.
What is the United Palace?
A 1930 Loew's Wonder Theatre at 175th Street and Broadway, now a nonprofit performing arts and community space seating around 3,300.
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