Teatro Dal Verme in Milan celebrates 150 years with year-long program
On September 14, 2022, Milan's Teatro Dal Verme marks its 150th anniversary with 'Il Dal Verme Racconta,' a year-long celebration that includes 15 complimentary performances, concerts, screenings, discussions, and an exhibition curated by Maurizio Salerno, running from June 14 to December 21, 2022. Originally established in 1864 as an equestrian circus, it transitioned into a theater on September 14, 1872, under the design of Giuseppe Pestagalli. The venue has hosted operetta, early works by Puccini, and boxing events. After sustaining damage during WWII, it reopened in 1946, closed in the 1970s, and was restored, reopening on April 5, 2001. Notable events include 'Il Jockey della morte' screening on June 14 and 'Winter Journey' debut on December 21.
Key facts
- Teatro Dal Verme in Milan celebrates 150 years on September 14, 2022.
- Program 'Il Dal Verme Racconta' runs from June 14 to December 21, 2022, with 15 free events.
- Maurizio Salerno is general and artistic director of Fondazione I Pomeriggi Musicali.
- The theater originated as an equestrian circus in 1864 for Gaetano Ciniselli.
- Count Francesco Dal Verme acquired the circus and opened the theater on September 14, 1872, designed by Giuseppe Pestagalli.
- The theater hosted Puccini, Futurist meetings, boxing, and cinema.
- After WWII damage and closure in the 1970s, it was restored and reopened on April 5, 2001.
- Anniversary events include a film screening, concert, exhibition, and oratorio by Ludovico Einaudi.
Entities
Artists
- Gaetano Ciniselli
- Francesco Dal Verme
- Giuseppe Pestagalli
- Maurizio Salerno
- Alfred Lind
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Ludovico Einaudi
- Colm Tóibín
- Carlo Tenan
- Roberto Andò
- Stefano Boeri
Institutions
- Teatro Dal Verme
- Fondazione I Pomeriggi Musicali
- RAI
- Cineteca Milano
- Stefano Boeri Architetti
- Comune di Milano
- Provincia di Milano
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- via San Giovanni sul Muro
- Foro Bonaparte