# Release and success of Chanta theatrical production

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-and-success-of-chanta-theatrical-production
> Updated: 2026-10-13T22:16:18.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Agustín ‘Rada’ Aristarán premiered his theatrical production, ‘Chanta’, at the Teatro Astral. The play, a black comedy written by Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat, and Juan José Becerra, follows the character Julio Ballesteros as he reflects on life, hypocrisy, and social contradictions after his death.

Following its premiere, the production became the highest-grossing show in the Corrientes Avenue theater district in Buenos Aires, outperforming major productions by Guillermo Francella and Suar. The play has also received critical acclaim, winning the 2026 Estrella de Mar Award for Best Solo Show and the 2026 ACE Award for Best Male Performance in a Solo Show.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Agustín Aristarán’s ‘Chanta’ tops Buenos Aires box office

Agustín ‘Rada’ Aristarán’s solo play ‘Chanta’ has topped the Buenos Aires box office, becoming the most-watched production on Corrientes Avenue.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agustn-aristarns-chanta-tops-buenos-aires-box-office

### 2026-09-25: Agustín Rada Aristarán premieres Chanta at Teatro Astral

Agustín “Rada” Aristarán premiered his new play “Chanta” at the Teatro Astral, combining sharp social satire with existential reflection through the story of a man reviewing his life after death.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agustn-rada-aristarn-premieres-chanta-at-teatro-astral

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