Theatre
Piccolo Teatro
Milan, Italy·Est. 1947·247 seats
theatre
Via Rovello 2, 20121 Milan, Italy
The Piccolo Teatro di Milano is a landmark of European theatre, founded in 1947 by Giorgio Strehler and Paolo Grassi as the first permanent public theatre in Italy. Its three stages — the Teatro Grassi, the Teatro Strehler, and the Teatro Studio Melato — continue to set the standard for Italian dramatic art, maintaining the visionary legacy of Strehler's directorial genius.
The Experience
Acoustics, seating, and what to expect
Acoustics
Teatro Studio Melato's circular layout is celebrated for creating an intimate and engaging relationship between actors and audience, fostering an acoustically responsive performance environment.
Best Seats
Teatro Grassi's intimate 488-seat hall offers proximity to the stage throughout. Teatro Strehler's 974-seat configuration provides traditional stalls and balcony seating; central orchestra sections typically offer optimal sightlines and acoustic balance.
Dress Code
Varies by Event
Visitor Guide
Tickets, pricing, and getting there
Getting There
Cordusio (M1, M3 lines); Duomo (M1, M3 lines); Cairoli (M1 line); tram lines 1, 4, 12, 14, 19 serve the central Milan location
Around the Venue
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Venue Details
Architect
Marco Zanuso (Teatro Strehler); 15th-century Palazzo Carmagnola (Teatro Grassi); 19th-century Teatro Fossati (Teatro Studio Melato)
Architecture
Modernist (Teatro Strehler, designed 1998); Renaissance palazzo (Teatro Grassi, 15th-century Palazzo Carmagnola); 19th-century converted theatre (Teatro Studio Melato)
Heritage
Designated "Theatre of Europe" since 1991; granted Presidential Patronage by the President of Italy in 2007
Resident Company
Piccolo Teatro di Milano
Current Season
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Who funds Piccolo Teatro
Verified gifts of $1.0M+ from Piccolo Teatro's donors, and where else those donors give. Sourced from Form 990 Schedule M and named press releases.
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Wheelchair Accessible
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