Nuovo Teatro Orione, theater in San Giovanni

The Nuovo Teatro Orione is a large multipurpose theater at Via Tortona 7, in the San Giovanni area, a few minutes' walk from the Re di Roma stop on metro A. It hosts musicals, concerts, comedy, dance and shows for families. You get in with the ticket for the individual show, starting from the program published on the theater's site.

The hall was born in the 1950s and in 70 years has changed function several times, among opera, revue, cinema and television, with performers such as Ugo Tognazzi and Gigi Proietti. Since 2024 the artistic direction has been entrusted to Carlo Oldani, Claudio Romano Politi and Gabriele Figus, who presented the theater as a space without labels, with a double stage and an off space.

Data checked on October 16, 2026 on the official site of the Nuovo Teatro Orione, on the Turismo Roma listing and in the press that presented the new management.

At a glance: address, nights, entry

• Address: Via Tortona 7, 00183 Rome (San Giovanni).
• What it is: multipurpose theater from the 1950s, with more than 970 seats between the orchestra and the balcony.
• Nights or schedule: 2026/2027 season from October to May, with musicals, concerts, stand-up, ballet and shows for families.
• Entry: ticket for the individual show, from the program listings on the site. Some titles appear as "on sale soon".
• How to get there: metro A, Re di Roma stop, a few minutes away. Parking reserved for the theater.
• Official contacts: office 06 83546662, info@teatrorione.it, official site.

What the Nuovo Teatro Orione is and what you hear

The site talks about an artistic and cultural rebirth, for San Giovanni and for the city, and Turismo Roma stresses the attention to new productions and emerging groups. The 2026/2027 season program confirms it through its variety. It starts on October 25 with Royal Family Europe, Defend the Throne, then the musical Forza venite gente on October 29 and again from December 26. In November come Arianna Craviotto, the Arteteca with Operazione Cicogna and the band Girls in Hawaii. In December come Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Next Stop Christmas and Da quei ragazzi. In 2027 The Orchestra, Lords of Sound, return, and Chiara Pagliaccia, Michele Mezzanotte, Wish Upon a Dream, Caro Lucio and Morgan Jay with La dolce vita tour arrive.

For music the sound system counts. The site indicates a Funktion One sound system modeled on the structure of the theater, paired with a lighting system. In our judgment the most common mistake is to consider the Orione a theater for drama only. In this year's program most of the nights are concerts, musicals, dance and comedy.

A curiosity about the Nuovo Teatro Orione

For capacity the site calls it the fourth theater in Rome, with 548 seats in the orchestra and 428 in the balcony. Elsewhere the same site speaks of 980 seats. The figures don't match, but in both cases we are close to a thousand. In the 2024/2025 season, the first of the new management, the foyer was transformed into Scena Social Club, open to everyone from Monday to Wednesday with music, talks, performances and exhibitions. The site also claims more than 2,700 reviews on Google. The ones it chooses to highlight praise the acoustics, the visibility of the stage, the comfort of the armchairs and the interior parking.

Something nobody tells you about the Nuovo Teatro Orione

The theater has a large reserved parking area, noted by the site. Turismo Roma also lists a cafeteria and bar. The foyer isn't only for the intermission: Turismo Roma notes a weekly aperitif with live music, as well as exhibitions and events. For the day and time of the aperitif, ask the office, because they aren't published.

Upcoming events at the Nuovo Teatro Orione

On estateromana.com there are already listings for several shows of the season: Royal Family Europe, Defend the Throne on October 25, 2026, Arteteca in Operazione Cicogna on November 15, Girls in Hawaii on November 17, The Orchestra, Lords of the Sound on January 28, 2027 and Morgan Jay on May 26, 2027. The full program is on the theater's site.

How do you get to the Nuovo Teatro Orione?

The site indicates the Re di Roma stop of metro A, a few minutes from the theater, and a large reserved car space. For the route from your starting point, use the ATAC route planner.

My advice for the Nuovo Teatro Orione

My advice: with a balcony of more than 400 seats, choose the section based on the show. For a concert the orchestra puts you in front of the sound system, for ballet and musicals the balcony offers an overall view. Arrive early if you use the parking, and take advantage of the foyer bar before the start.

The neighborhood around: San Giovanni

Via Tortona is a short distance from the Re di Roma station, opened in 1980 on the first stretch of line A. On the days of big demonstrations in front of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, when the nearby San Giovanni stop is closed, it's Re di Roma that takes its place. In the station concourse are the mosaics by François Morellet and Carla Accardi, made for the Artemetro Roma prize. They're worth looking at as you leave the metro.

Frequently asked questions about the Nuovo Teatro Orione

How many seats does the Nuovo Teatro Orione have?

The official site reports 548 seats in the orchestra and 428 in the balcony, that is 976 in all, and calls it the fourth theater in Rome by capacity. In another section the same site lists 980 seats. The difference is minimal, but the two figures don't match.

Is there parking at the theater?

Yes. The site talks about a large reserved car space and Turismo Roma lists parking among the services, along with a cafeteria and bar. The access conditions, for example if it's free or paid, aren't published. Ask the office before the night.

What kind of shows does it host?

Shows of every kind, as Turismo Roma indicates. In the 2026/2027 season there are musicals, concerts, comedy, repertoire titles such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, and Christmas events. The theater is also rented for events, live music and performances, and hosts the theater course Attori in corso.

Who runs the Nuovo Teatro Orione?

Since 2024 the artistic direction has been Carlo Oldani, Claudio Romano Politi and Gabriele Figus. The new management opened the 2024/2025 season, Oltre, Nuovi confini, with 14 shows of which 4 were original productions. Among the partners listed on the site are Education First, The Social Hub, This Unique and Scena Factory.

How do you contact the theater?

The office answers at 06 83546662. The email is info@teatrorione.it, listed by Turismo Roma. On the official site the program lists the titles with dates, and it's the starting point for tickets. The theater also has a Facebook page, orioneroma.

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