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:
- “ Mare Fuori – the Musical” directed by Alessandro Siani.
- “Rocky” directed by Luciano Cannito
- Max Angioni in “Sono Qui Per Caso”
- “Anastasia – the Musical “directed by Federico Bellone
- The Liars in “B.L.U.E – the completely improvised musical.”
Ticket links.
Sistina 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:
- “Tootsie” with live orchestra
- Vincenzo Salemme in “Ogni Promessa è debito”
- “Jesus Christ Superstar“ with live orchestra
- “Cats” with live orchestra
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.
- “Tre Modi per non Morire” by Giuseppe Montesano.
- “When Science Shows” – Dialogues between Science and Art.
- “Light on Archaeology” with A. Steiner, C. Strinati and M.
- “War and Peace” from Lev Tolstoy directed by Luca De Fusco
- “Sei personaggi in cerca d’autore” by Luigi Pirandello directed by Valerio Binasco
- “Sarabanda” directed by Roberto Andò
- “Lazarus” with Manuel Agnelli
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Tor Bella Monaca Theater
Teatro Tor Bella Monaca is located in 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 performances for young and old. See the upcoming ones:
- “The True Story of the Befana”
- “My Name is Peter Pan”
- “Lady D”
- “The Secret of Robin Hood”
- “The Innkeeper”
- “Ghostbusters.”
Tickets here.
Vascello Theater
This modern theater at 78 Giacinto Carini St. produces contemporary dance shows, hosts exhibitions and performances for adults and children.
- “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë a project by Martina Badiluzzi.
- “Moby Dick on Trial” by Orson Welles a show by Elio De Capitani
- “6 Women Who Marked History / 6 Authors Who Tell Them” with Mariangela D’Abbraccio and Manuela Kustermann.
Find tickets here.