Do you love going to the theater and don’t know what shows are playing in Rome? Here’s a list of the plays, musicals and other shows on stage at the best theaters in the capital. A good idea to spend a Saturday night, a Sunday afternoon or simply your free time in the name of art and entertainment. Happy viewing!
Brancaccio Theater
Teatro Brancaccio is located on Via Merulana 244, in the Esquilino district. It is a national reference point in terms of producing shows and hosting companies from other countries as well. It consists of the Brancaccino (a multipurpose space), a training park and a terrace overlooking the Merulana. Performances scheduled for the coming weeks are:
- From March 14 to March 17 Stefano De Martino in “Meglio Stasera,” directed by Riccardo Cassini
- From March 19 to 20 Balletto di Milano in “Carmen”
- March 22 to 24 Max Angioni in “Even Less”
- From April 3 to 7 Compagnia della Rancia in “Grease” (directed by Saverio Marconi)
- April 7 to 9 Angelo Duro in “I Have Changed”
Ticket links.
Sistine Theater
Opened in 1949, this theater a short distance from Piazza Barberini is one of the best known and most popular in the city. At 129 Via Sistina you can see musicals, comedies and children’s shows. Here are the ones not to miss in the near future:
- From March 20 Jesus Christ Superstar with live orchestra
- From April 11 Max Giusti in Bubbles
- From May 3 Rugantino with Serena Autieri and Michele La Ginestra
Site to purchase tickets.
Argentina Theater
In the heart of Rome, a short distance from Campo de’ Fiori, is Teatro Argentina. Precisely at Largo di Torre Argentina, 52. Together with Teatro India, Teatro Torlonia and Teatro Valle it is part of the Teatro di Roma Association.
- Until March 17 Ciarlatani by Pablo Remón with Silvio Orlando (winner of the Premio Nacional de Literatura Dramática 2021)
- March 22 to 28 L’origine del mondo, ritratto di un interno, written and directed by Lucia Calamaro with Concita De Gregorio, Lucia Mascino, Alice Redini
- From April 3 to 14 Così è (se vi pare) by Luigi Pirandello, directed by Luca De Fusco
To buy tickets.
Tor Bella Monaca Theater
The Tor Bella Monaca Theater is located on the outskirts of Rome, at 5 Via Bruno Cirino. In summer, it opens its arena so audiences can enjoy art under the starry sky. It offers shows for young and old. See the upcoming ones:
- March 14 to 16 Pirandello’s Il Fu Mattia Pascal.
- March 15 to 17 Falstaff and Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor
- March 17 at 5 p.m. Hansel and Gretel
- March 19 to 23 Until Apple Don’t Separate Us (Inspired by Mark Twain’s The Diary of Adam and Eve)
- March 23 to 24 All the books in the world, or almost all of them, in 90 minutes
- March 24 at 5 p.m. The Adventures of Hercules
- March 28 to 30 Diary of an Inadequate
- March 29 at 9 p.m. Flowers of Steel by Robert Harling
Tickets here.
Vascello Theater
This modern theater at 78 Giacinto Carini St. produces contemporary dance shows, hosts exhibitions and performances for adults and children.
- Through March 17 We Will Save the World Before the Dawn by Carrozzeria Orfeo
- March 19 to 24 De Gasperi: Europe Burns by Angela Dematté
- March 26 to 30 La sparanoia – One Act without serious injuries unfortunately by Niccolò Fettarappa
Find tickets here.