Teatro Verdi, Pisa

The Verdi Theater, located in Pisa, is the city's premier theatrical venue. Renowned for its stunning traditional Italian design, the theater stands out as a prime example of 19th-century stage architecture.

Originally named the New Royal Theatre (Regio Teatro Nuovo), the Verdi Theater opened on November 12, 1867, featuring Gioachino Rossini's "Guglielmo Tell." Architect Andrea Scala designed and constructed the theater between 1865 and 1867. Despite being a moderately sized theater with a capacity of 900 seats, not including additional standing areas, its original capacity in 1867 was around 750 seats, prior to modifications in 1914 and 1935.

Notably, the Verdi Theater boasts one of Italy's largest stages, measuring 26 meters in depth and 32 meters in width. This expansive space has hosted grand productions like "Aida" and Boito's "Nero."

The interior of the theater has been meticulously maintained. Thanks to extensive restoration work by architect Massimo Carmassi over several years, visitors can enjoy the vibrant colors and elegant details of the frets and frescoes. The theater also houses a foyer, named after the celebrated Pisan baritone Titta Ruffo in 2006. This space features Annibale Gatti's "Trionfo d'Amore" fresco on the vault, who also created the theater's curtain scene depicting Goldoni at the Alfea colony.

Additionally, the Verdi Theater includes a museum showcasing artifacts and costumes from Titta Ruffo and other Pisan singers, offering significant historical and documentary value.