Theaters Emilia Romagna

The Teatro Ludovico Ariosto was built in 1878 and its structure allows it to be used both for prose and equestrian or polytheama shows. Later, in 1927 the structures of the equestrian performances were eliminated and a mystical gulf was added for the orchestra. On this occasion, the theater was decorated with frescoes of late Art Nouveau taste by Anselmo Govi. The Theater hosts prose shows and some dance shows and also public events.

The Romolo Valli Municipal Theatre was inaugurated in 1857, and in 1980 it took the name of the actor Romolo Valli, of Reggio origin. The theatre covers an area of about 3,890 square meters, inside it hosts various artistic activities such as concerts, dance, operettas and operettas. In addition, exhibitions, meetings with artists and conferences are held in the reduced area. The loggione is able to accommodate more than 1150 people who find the most famous pieces in the world every year on the artistic evenings of the theater.

Built in 1821, the theater was born from the love for music of Duchess Maria Luigia. The inauguration of the theater was done after eight years of work, in 1829. Located in the center of the city, the theater has a neoclassical construction divided into four parts; the porch, the windows, the window and the gable. Inside, the chandelier, also used today, is that of 1853. In the mid-19th century the theater was classified as a luxury asset and economically not accepted by the community. For this reason it was sold to the Municipality of Parma.

The theater which retains its original structure, was named after Gaetano Storchi, from Modena a merchant who financed its construction. It has a rich program from the theater season, and many initiatives offered to the public.

This theater is dedicated to prose. It is part together with Teatro Storchi of ERT Emilia Romagna Teatro Fondazione, Public Regional Teatro Stabile.

Opened in 1841 as " Teatro dell’Illustrissima Comunità". In 2007, one month from the death of the great tenor from Modena, it was known as "Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti. " It hosts concerts, operas and ballets.

Building erected in the mid of the 1800s, is presented with a neoclassical facade, elegant but not opulent. It is built on the ancient noble theater Spada and, after a long negotiation for its purchase and presentation of the project, entrusted to Vincenzo Ghinelli, its construction took place very quickly over a period of three years. It is characterized by a classic semi-circular auditorium and five tiers of boxes, and the last of them which is entirely reserved for the gallery.

It is located in the historic center of Ferrara, close to Castello Estense. The buildingdates back to the '20s, and preserves the late Art Nouveau style in interior decoration.An acoustic worthy of note makes it ideal for concerts.

A selection of high quality in which the classical repertoire is joined to the contemporary world. The prevailing drama are, dance, opera, concerts, children's theater, for over 160 performances each year.

In Largo Respighi, the Municipality of Bologna, following the destruction of the old theater commissioned Antonio Galli Bibiena to design a large theater in full Baroque style. Since that moment, numerous and great artists have set the scene of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, which has always been synonymous with excellence.

Located in Via Mariani Angelo, 2. The project started in September 1840. Inaugurated on the evening of May 15, 1852, is characterized by the theater hall, with a traditionally semi-elliptical shape and for the neo-classical style. Currently it's the hearth of the cultural program of the city.

A well known theater in Bologna, by adults for its long tradition and by the young for the many events organized. As the inscription at the entrance reads,  the Arena by Pietro Bonini, leather merchant, was born in July 1810.

It is the most central theater of Bologna, a few steps from Piazza Maggiore, in the elegant Via D'Azeglio. Here theatrical performances, exhibitions of young artists, theater classes, book presentations and conferences are held weekly.

It belongs to Florence 's 800, it was among the seven largest theater in Italy. It was opened in 1854. In 1998, the Teatro Verdi goes to the Foundation Orchestra Regionale Toscana, becoming, therefore, the seat of ORT during the rehearsals and concerts.

It was founded in 1933 as a cinema and theater; it is a building in full Art Nouveau in the heart of the city. The 2003 restoration does not affect its facade but transforms it into an auditorium theater, ready to welcome classical music, but also jazz, ethnic and modern becoming the annual residence of music Bolognese.

Work for the Teatro Comunale Masini began in 1780 and was inaugurated in 1788. The project was carried out by Pistocchi, at the behest of the Accademia dei Remotori. The theater is the best representation of Italian neoclassicism. Over the centuries the building has undergone renovations such as that of 1850 and the restoration of 1984, the latter gave the building its current appearance.

The Cinema Teatro Michelangeo has a capacity of 480 seats. It hosts a full program of opera, cinema and theater for schools.

The prose theater of the city and also the oldest, being inside the Palazzo del Giglio that since the 17th century already housed the theater of San Severo. It was named after Teatro Duse only in 1898, in honor of Eleonora Duse, the most famous Italian actress of the time. It has almost a thousand places.

Former church of the sixth century converted into a theater at the beginning of the twentieth century. The Liberty style façade belongs to engineer Gazzola.

In the early days it was used as a Theater and a Casa del Fascio even if the structure, simple and linear, does not recall the modernist modules in vogue at that time. This space was intended for fencing exercises and gymnastic exercises. Renovated in the 1960s and 1980s, the Teatro Testoni is counted among the most active rooms in Italy.