Further alterations were made in 1844, when the Manoel's set designer, Ercolani, repainted the panels on the wooden boxes and had them gilded. Another stratum of silver leaf was added to the panels and ceiling in 1906. Throughout this time, the Teatro Reale was rented out to professional impresarios, who hosted nine-month opera seasons.
Between 1844 and 1906, alterations were made to the Teatro Reale. Ercolani repainted the wooden boxes and gilded them in 1844. In 1906, a second layer of silver leaf was added to the panels and ceiling. The theater was rented out to impresarios who hosted opera seasons for nine months.