Do you love going to the theater and don’t know what shows are playing in Rome? Here is a list of the plays, musicals and other shows being performed at the capital’s best theaters. A good idea to spend a Saturday evening, a Sunday afternoon or simply your free time in art and entertainment. Enjoy your viewing!
Brancaccio Theater
The Brancaccio Theater is located at 244 Via Merulana, in the Esquilino district. It is a national benchmark for 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 in the coming weeks are:
- From March 14 to March 17, Stefano De Martino in “Meglio Stasera,” directed by Riccardo Cassini
- March 19-20 Ballet of Milan in “Carmen”
- March 22-24 Max Angioni in “Even Less”
- From April 3 to 7 Compagnia della Rancia in Grease (directed by Saverio Marconi)
- April 7-9 Angelo Duro in “I’ve Changed”
Link for tickets.
Sistine Theater
Opened in 1949, this theater a short distance from Barberini Square is one of the best known and most popular in the city. Musicals, comedies and children’s shows can be seen at 129 Sistina Street. Here are the ones not to be missed 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
Website 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)
- From 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 the 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 for the public to enjoy art under the starry sky. Offers performances for young and old. Let’s see the ones coming up:
- March 14-16 Pirandello’s Il Fu Mattia Pascal
- March 15-17 Falstaff and Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor
- March 17 at 5 p.m. Hansel and Gretel
- March 19-23 Till Apple Do Us Part (Inspired by “The Diary of Adam and Eve” by Mark Twain)
- March 23-24 All the books in the world, or nearly all, in 90 minutes
- March 24 at 5 p.m. The Adventures of Hercules
- March 28-30 Diary of an Inadequate
- March 29 at 9 p.m. Steel Flowers by Robert Harling
Here tickets.
Vascello Theater
This modern theater at 78 Giacinto Carini Street produces contemporary dance shows, hosts exhibitions and performances for adults and children.
- Through March 17 We will save the world before dawn by Carrozzeria Orpheus
- March 19 to 24 De Gasperi: Europe burns by Angela Dematté
- From March 26 to 30 La sparanoia – One act without serious injuries unfortunately by Niccolò Fettarappa
Here find the tickets.