Guests enter the theater from two levels via the Forward Centrum beneath a brightly lit marquis, with a feel much like that of plush Broadway Theater. Continuing past the foyer, velvet curtains control the acoustics while adding lushness to the appearance of La Scala. Seating is nicely tiered, with seats offset as they approach the front, improving sight lines.
Pillars do surround the theater, obstructing views from some seats on both levels.
Unlike the approach taken for seating on other recent RCI ships, La Scala provides normal theater type seating, similar in style to those typically found on land. The pale blue dome rises 3 stories above, spectacularly lit by double layers of neon lighting. A Murano Glass chandelier hangs from the dome's apex, and provides a glamorous focal point for the entire theater. Naturally, state of the art sound and lighting systems enhance the theater experience, along with hydraulically operated lifts for the proscenium stage and orchestra areas. A fly lift allows entertainers to soar over that audience.