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PhrasesAt the Theatre and OperaPosso avere il programma della serata?
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Posso avere il programma della serata?

Can I have the evening's programme?

Pronunciation

POS-soh ah-VEH-reh eel proh-GRAM-mah del-lah seh-RA-tah.

When to use it

Upon entering the theatre, typically collected from an usher or from stands in the foyer. Italian theatre programmes are usually elaborate and informative publications.

What it means

Il programma della serata is the evening's programme booklet. It contains the cast list, plot synopsis, notes on the music, photos, and biographical information about the performers. In Italian it may also be called 'libretto di sala' or simply 'programma'.

Variations

Il programma è incluso nel biglietto?

Is the programme included in the ticket?

Sometimes programmes are free, sometimes sold separately.

C'è un elenco del cast nel programma?

Is there a cast list in the programme?

Confirming the programme contains performer details.

Avete il programma in inglese?

Do you have the programme in English?

Some theatres offer multilingual programmes.

Mini Dialogue

— Posso avere il programma della serata? — Eccolo. Costa tre euro. — C'è il cast? — Sì, alla prima pagina. E c'è anche la trama in quattro lingue. — Ottimo. Grazie.

— Can I have the evening's programme? — Here it is. It costs three euros. — Is there a cast list? — Yes, on the first page. And there is also the plot in four languages. — Excellent. Thank you.

Cultural Note

La Scala's programme booklets are collector's items — beautifully produced, with essays by musicologists, historical photographs, and high-quality printing. They are sold in the theatre bookshop and are sought after by opera enthusiasts worldwide.