Theatres in Rome
Rome is a city that has great theatrical history stemming back to the early Romans. There is a large selection of both big and smaller theatres, which are well worth visiting. The Teatro Costanzi, for example, is Rome's best theatre located in a magnificent opera house and the Teatro dell'Opera, which stages fabulous opera and ballet has its own leading orchestra and ballet company. Another popular theatres is the Teatro alle Terme di Caracalla, an open air theatre, which houses summer performances of some of the best operas, plays and dramas in the world. The theatre is constructed of marble with gorgeous mosaics adorning the walls and floors. Looting, neglect, and an earthquake destroyed the architectural marvel, yet the remaining ruins provide an impressive historic backdrop to any performance given there. The Teatro dell'Orologio - a much smaller theatre, the Teatro Feliciano and the Teatro della Cometa also stage some excellent productions well worth seeing.
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Teatro Argentina
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Address: Largo di Torre Argentina 52
Phone: +39 06 68804601
e-mail: promozione@teatrodiroma.net
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Website: http://www.teatrodiroma.net/
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Teatro Argentina was founded back in 1732, thus being one of the oldest theatres in Rome. Many reconstructions have modified the original construction of the building which has allowed a larger scope of theatrical, dance and musical productions. The theatre is in fact an opera house, and throughout its long history it has hosted the premiers of some of the greatest Italian operas, some of which were authored by Verdi and Rossini. Today it still remains as a world-famous opera house, which also hosts cultural, public and political events, such as debates, conferences and poetry readings.
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Teatro Auditorium Foro Italico
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Address: Piazza L De Bosis
Phone: +39 06 36863125
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This is one of the typical Italian spots where entertainment and art come hand-in-hand in the best way the south could have mixed them. Both a cabaret and a site where live music is presented, Foro Italico is a theatre really worth spending at least one night while in Rome.
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Teatro Colosseo
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Address: Via Capo d’Africa 5/a
Phone: +39 06 7004932
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There could hardly be found a brighter symbol of Rome than the emblematic construction of the Coliseum. The Roman building, which is the biggest amphitheatre ever built in the Roman Empire, has had various uses throughout the centuries. It has survived today, although in ruins, and it still partly functions as a performance site. Even if in ancient times it was most often alluded to as the site of gladiator game or executions, today it is a site related to music, art, Christianity and grandeur.
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Teatro De’ Servi
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Address: Via del Mortaro 22
Phone: +39 06 69923068
e-mail: info@teatroservi.it
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Price: 12 - 25 EUR
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Website: http://www.teatroservi.it/
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This an entertaining theatre mainly represents comedies and it has a reputation for attracting phenomenal actors from the rich panorama of Rome. The theatre was fully refurbished in 2002 in response to the modern on-stage and comfort requirements of today's theatrical art. A lively and engaging programme, combined with helpful staff and an excellent cosy hall, are an excellent formula for artistic entertainment in the Italian capital.
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Teatro Nazionale
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Address: Via del Virninale 51
Phone: +39 06 47825140
e-mail: ufficio.biglietteria@operaoma.it.
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Website: http://www.operaroma.it
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The theatre specialises in comedies and musicals, focusing on light and pleasing performances, thus emphasizing the delicate beauty of art. Its programme mainly features Italian productions and aims to present the most famous directors and actors of contemporary Italian theatre. Music concerts and entertainment shows are also part of its programme. Especially worth attending are the performances of the Regional Orchestra of Lazio that are held here each Thursday.
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Teatro Sistina
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Address: Via Sistina 129
Phone: +39 06 4200711
e-mail: info@ilsistina.com
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Website: http://www.ilsistina.com/
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Teatro Sistina is a modernly equipped theatre, and one of the best for performances of various musical productions. Competing with the broadway style, Sistina is the venue in Rome where presentations of musicals are a must. Its programme often includes various plays and concerts.
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Teatro Valle
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Address: Via del Teatro Valle 23/a
Phone: +39 06 68803794
e-mail: teatrovalle@gmail.com
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Price: 14 - 30 EUR
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Website: http://www.teatrovalle.it/
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It was built first in 1727 and was totally reconstructed about a Century later. During that time, the wooden building was rebuilt in stone in order to make it more protected against fires. It was in the 19th Century when the career of Teatro Valle launched its path of glory. Since then, it has ensured its stage to some of the great world stars in the field of show and theatre, among them Sarah Bernhardt, Adelaide Ristori, Ruggero Ruggeri and Lyda Borelli.
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Teatro Auditorium del Massimo
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Address: Via M. Massimo 1
Phone: +39 06 54602857
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Website: http://www.auditorium.it/
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L’Auditorium del Massimo is a large multicultural complex, situated in the tranquil Euro district. Created in 1995, this large, 3,000 metres square space, which can house over 900 people, offers vast halls and rooms. For this reason it is often home to various concerts, theatre performances or entertainment shows. L’Auditorium del Massimo is also used as a site of many important conferences, seminars, expositions, lectures and business meetings. In its centrepiece stands enormous stage with 13-metre mobile screen. In addition, the biggest room, Sala Massimo provides facilities permitting the simultaneous translation service in 5 languages.
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