The answer to the crossword for the term 'LA ___ (OPERA VENUE)' is SCALA, a five-letter word. The Teatro alla Scala, commonly known as La Scala, is an opera house in Milan, Italy. It is one of the most famous and renowned theatres in the world and has been an important centre of Italian opera since its opening in 1778. La Scala has hosted some of the greatest singers, conductors, and composers in the history of opera.