Teatro Sociale Unveiled: Tour and Aperitif Experience

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  • March 2, 2024

Teatro Sociale, the theater of Como, invites for the “behind the scenes” tour. The visitors will discover the mysterious and inaccessible places in the theatre. After the tour, wine aperitif with snacks is offered at the “In Teatro” Restaurant. The guided tour, in Italian and English, lasts 45 minutes.

This theatre tour is trendy not only among tourists but also among people from Como, curious to learn more about the “behind the scenes” of the central city hall.

Teatro Sociale di Como, also known as the Como Social Theatre, is a historic Italian theatre located in the city of Como in the Lombardy region. It was designed by architect Giuseppe Cusi and opened in 1813, making it one of the oldest theatres in Italy.

The theatre has a neoclassical style and features ornate decorations and an extensive stage. Over the years, it has hosted various performances, including plays, operas, concerts, and dance shows.
Today, Teatro Sociale di Como is a cultural hub for the city, attracting both locals and Lake Como visitors with its diverse program of events. It continues to be an important part of Como’s artistic heritage and a symbol of Italian theatrical tradition.

The Teatro Sociale di Como is also known as ‘Piccola Scala’ since it housed the Teatro alla Scala after the bombing in 1943.

Great performers performed in Como over the centuries: from Giuditta Pasta and Maria Malibran to Toti Dal Monte, Simionato, Favero, Pagliughi, Cigna, Barbieri, Carosio, Caniglia, Zeani, Scotto, Olivero, Devia, and then Tamagno, Gigli, Pertile, Schipa, Merli, Filippeschi, Del Monaco, Tagliabue, Pasero, Bechi, Poggi, Stabile, Bastianini, Rossi Lemeni, Bruscantini, Di Stefano, Bergonzi, Kraus, Dara, Giacomini, Nucci, Nicolò Paganini and Franz Liszt to name but a few. There were also many great conductors, from Arturo Toscanini to Riccardo Muti.

Dates: March 9, 2024

Time: 11:00

Price: 8 € tour + 5 € drink

Address: Teatro Sociale di Como, via Vincenzo Bellini, 3, Como


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