Teatro Nuovo, Italian theatre in Piazza San Babila, Milan, Italy
Teatro Nuovo is housed within Palazzo del Toro and features a main hall with around 1,100 seats, designed with decorative elements of the Novecento style. The building spans multiple levels, blending modern architectural principles with the distinctive ornamental details of this Italian design movement.
The venue opened on December 22, 1938, with Eduardo De Filippo's comedy 'Ditegli sempre di sì' directed by impresario Remigio Paone. This opening marked an important moment for Milan's theatrical landscape in that era.
The name reflects its origins as a modern venue, and today it remains an active home for theatrical productions, musicals, and opera that shape Milan's performing arts scene. Audiences here experience a constantly changing program throughout each season.
The theatre sits in a central location near Piazza San Babila with convenient access to public transportation options. The surrounding area offers many restaurants and cafes where visitors can eat before or after performances.
Conductor Riccardo Chailly launched his professional career at this venue in 1970 with a performance of Gounod's opera 'Werther'. This early appearance highlights the theatre's role in nurturing performing artists.
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