Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.
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Terme di Caracalla
"Majestic ruins of ancient Roman baths provide a dramatic open-air venue for summer performances of Rome's Teatro dell'Opera."—Ann Natanson, Rome-based journalist and critic. Among the world's most magnificent outdoor stages; used for concerts and outdoor performances. Viale Terme di Caracalla 52.
Teatro Nazionale
"Sister theater to the Opera Theater; smaller productions, including ballet performances by Italian prima ballerina Carla Fracci."—Ann Wise, Rome-based journalist. Rome's National Theater, managed by the Italian theater board; known for musical theater and comedies; the regional Lazio orchestra performs Thursdays. Via del Viminale 51; +39 06 481 601. www.teatronazionale.com
Teatro dell'Opera
"Classic opera theater—velvet seats, gilt decorations; balcony seats offer a special experience."—Ann Wise. Performances of Carmen, Don Giovanni, and other major operas; also ballets and symphonies performed by Teatro dell'Opera's own orchestra. Reasonably priced tickets start at 17 euros for the opera, 9 euros for the symphony. Piazza Beniamino Gigli 8; +39 06 481 601. www.operaroma.it
Parco della Musica Auditorium
Three theaters, designed by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano; as famous for the performances inside as for the architecture outside; from above, the Auditorium resembles three tortoises drinking from a fountain. Plays, classical and jazz concerts, dance performances, films, contemporary art exhibits. Viale Pietro de Coubertin 15, Lazio; +39 06 8024 1350. www.musicaperroma.it
