Before the awards ceremony audience choice“Theatrical Star” only has a few days left. Already on December 3, on the stage of the Vakhtangov Theater it will be known which performances, actors and directors became the best of the season in the opinion of the audience themselves.
Almost all productions included in the shortlist for the award will be shown in Moscow in the near future. We present to you brief overview the audience's most beloved performances.
"Dowryless" Photo by Natalia Cheban
“Dowryless”, dir. Dmitry Krymov, School of Dramatic Art
Dmitry Krymov's Ostrovsky is again relevant, absurd and merciless. As in “Late Love”, and even earlier - in “Katerina’s Dreams”. Why "Z"? – you ask. Because it rings and returns meaning to the word. “At the center of the story is such a “Russian Carmen,” only she is surrounded not by romantic bullfighters and soldiers who violate military regulations, but by a strictly hierarchical and cruel team business people with strange, fictitious names, for example - Mokiy Parmenych and Kharita Ignatievna. This allows us to look at them as characters in the Russian black comedy dell'arte, and at Ostrovsky as the founder special genre in Russian drama,” explains the director himself.
Shakespeare in Love, Theatre. Pushkin. Photo by A. Morkovkin "Shakespeare in Love", dir. Evgeny Pisarev, Theater named after. Pushkin
Nomination: “Best Performance. Big form"
The play is based on an Oscar-winning screenplay by the outstanding British playwright Tom Stoppard. This is a witty fantasy based on the biography of William Shakespeare, in which a young playwright finds lost inspiration thanks to sudden love and creates one of his most important masterpieces - the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. A mischievous and sad story about people of the Renaissance who value honor and dignity above all else, believe in friendship and brotherhood and are ready to fight to the death for the sake of their love.
"Fun times." Photo by Ekaterina Tsvetkova "Fun Times", dir. Mikhail Rakhlin, Moscow Art Theater named after. Chekhov
The performance is based on the Hollywood comedy film “Ninochka”, filmed in 1939. His heroes are Soviet emissaries who arrive in Paris on instructions from the party to sell jewelry nationalized after the revolution, but beautiful life in the capital of capitalist France literally intoxicates them. To bring the matter to an end, a stern party worker, Nina Yakusheva, is sent to them from Moscow...
Stefan Zweig. Novels. Photo by Mikhail Guterman "Stefan Zweig. Novellas”, Theater named after. Vakhtangov
Nomination: “Best Performance. Small form"
Graduates of the Rimas Tuminas Workshop staged the famous short stories by Stefan Zweig: “Leporella”, “The Invisible Collection”, “Coercion”, “Chess Novella”. These are small performances where people love, suffer, and everyone has their own “adventure of the soul.”
Zweig's books are still translated into many languages around the world. The author was aware of the abysses of life, he studied them as an artist and psychologist. Each of his characters is valuable in itself, his private life, crossroads and passions are written out in volume, concisely, and in detail. He is a master of the small genre. His novels were less successful, but his short stories were perfect in their own way.
"Turandot", dir. Boris Konstantinov, Theater named after. Obraztsova
Nomination: “Best Performance. Small form"
Next puppet show for adults it was directed by Boris Konstantinov. Together with the artist Viktor Antonov, he came up with his own fairy-tale China, placing it under the Arcu-Venetian bridge, where the story of Princess Turandot and the Astrakhan prince Calaf floats across the black surface of the water. Flying arrows and burning cities, sophisticated torture and seductive slaves - all this awaits the audience of "Turandot".
"The Queen of Spades", dir. Dmitry Bertman, Helikon Opera
“Either I’m terribly mistaken, or The Queen of Spades is, in fact, a masterpiece...” wrote Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich. Well, time has put everything in its place - the opera, created in just 44 days in Florence, has acquired truly planetary fame and continues to hold the palm among all Russian operas in the world repertoire.
The Queen of Spades is considered Tchaikovsky's best creation by the world-famous conductor Vladimir Fedoseev. He took over the leadership musical process recreating the production at Helikon Opera. The original reading, modern stage language, love for Tchaikovsky’s music, which became the distinctive features of Helikon’s “Queen of Spades”, were preserved in new version. To this were added the thoughtful gaze of maestro Fedoseev, the stunning stage capabilities of the new hall and the artistic talent of the Helikon troupe.
“Dog in the Manger”, dir. Tatyana Konstantinova, Operetta Theater
Nomination: “Best Musical Performance”
In the musical version of the famous play by Lope de Vega, passionate love and jealousy are intertwined, Spanish motifs And mysterious story, leading to a happy ending. The role of the proud and capricious Diana is played by Elena Zaitseva and Vasilisa Nikolaeva, and the passionate lover Teodoro is played by Pavel Ivanov and Leonid Bakhtalin.
"Blue, Blue Bird", dir. Oleg Glushkov, Theater of Nations
Director Oleg Glushkov, known to the general public as the choreographer of the film “Hipsters,” promises viewers wonderful music, magical scenery and costumes, smart and funny texts, and, of course, beautiful dancing. "We wrote a completely new one, original story and told it modern language. She relies on the traditions of the author's fairy tale, but lives here and now. And the imagination and real miracles here are more than enough for ten “ordinary” performances,” says the director.
"The Snow Maiden", dir. Igor Bunakov, Children's theater stage
Nomination: “Best performance for children and youth”
The performance is based on the fairy tale by Alexander Ostrovsky, beloved by all generations. The musical basis of the performance is Russian folk motifs based on new way, whose fresh and modern sound is sure to appeal to viewers of any age.
Prepared by the editors of Teatral magazine
"Komsomolskaya Pravda" tells what unexpected performances can be seen on the capital's stage in the near future. So, the best performances of autumn 2017 in Moscow:
"Ghost" - Stage Entertainment
Stage Entertainment will present the premiere of a mystical production. Famous movie“Ghost” with Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg, released in 1990 and received five Oscars, became a musical in 2011 and also collected many theater awards and nominations including TONY and Laurence Olivier Award.
Action famous story brought to our time. Unique special effects that create the illusion of being between two worlds, hits by composers Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, songwriter Michael Jackson and Aerosmith, stars of Russian musicals and stunning scenography ensure that the performance will be one of the most spectacular this season. Well, the sensual scene with a pottery wheel and the composition Unchained melody, better known by the first line of Oh, my Love, will certainly move impressionable viewers to tears.
Where: MDM Theater.
"The Seagull" - "Theater of the Moon"
“Theater of the Moon” will open the 25th anniversary theater season with the premiere of the dramatic musical “The Seagull” directed by South Korean director Te Sik Kang. For the first time, the heroes of “The Seagull” will sing: Arkadina will become a chanson star, Masha will jazz singer, Kostya is a rocker. Te Sik Kan keeps the ending of his version of the play a secret.
Cast all stars musical theater: Ivan Ozhogin, Anastasia Stotskaya, Nikita Presnyakov, Evgeny Zaitsev, Vladimir Yabchanik and others. The music was written especially for the new “lunar” performance by a composer from Kazakhstan, Georgy Yun, chief conductor Korean Theater musical comedy in Almaty. Libretto by Honored Artist of Russia, poet and musician Boris Ryvkin. Choreographer became famous dancer Dmitry Maslennikov, participant and choreographer of the “Dancing” show on TNT.
Where: "Theater of the Moon".
“Vanya” - “Theater outside the theater”
Despite the fact that in lately several interesting interpretations appeared at once Chekhov's play“Uncle Vanya” on various Moscow stages, the “Theatre Outside the Theater” project will clearly be one of the most unusual. In the play “Vanya” the action is moved to an old Moscow apartment on Povarskaya, and 17 spectators will become guests at Serebryakov’s dinner party, becoming full participants in the events. A former communal apartment of 300 m2 will turn into an authentic Chekhov space. Director Vahan Saroyan promises an interesting, almost cinematic action with the participation of a bright cast, including actors from the Gogol Center, the Moscow Art Theater, the Theater. Vakhtangov.
Where: Apartment on Povarskaya.
“Little tragedies” - Gogol Center
Kirill Serebrennikov, despite the difficult situation around the Gogol Center, is going to present the audience with several premiere works at once. New season The theater will begin with the premiere of “Little Tragedies” based on Pushkin. Serebrennikov himself will act not only as a director, but also as a production designer. The roles include the best theater actors - Philip Avdeev, Victoria Isakova, Nikita Kukushkin, Alexey Agranovich and others.
Where: Gogol Center.
“Magic Mountain” - Stanislavsky Electrotheater
Konstantin Bogomolov took on the theatrical production of Thomas Mann's novel, where he himself will play as a participant in the play. According to the director, the performance “will last from 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours and will consist of, as it were, two parts, as if separated by an intermission, the presence of which, although predicted, is realized only at the end of the performance, as it happens with the best moments of life"…
The first part of the performance will be based on the novel by Thomas Mann performed by Elena Morozova, the second part will be based on Konstantin Bogomolov’s own texts.
Where: Electrotheater "Stanislavsky".
Premieres at the Bolshoi
The Bolshoi Theater is preparing several iconic premieres for the new season - Rimas Tuminas is staging “ Queen of Spades"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, David Livermore - "Un ballo in maschera" by Giuseppe Verdi, and the young Frenchman Jean-Romain Vesperini - "La Bohème" by Giacomo Puccini.
The ballet season will be no less interesting - the best choreographers of our time, Alexei Ratmansky, Jiri Kylian and John Normayer, will show their works.
However, the first premiere of the season will be “The Idiot” - the last opera composer Mieczyslaw Weinberg, staged by Israeli director Evgeniy Arie.
Where: Bolshoi Theater, New scene.
“Idiot” - Theater named after. Mossovet
The Mossovet Theater is preparing a high-profile premiere - “The Idiot” based on the novel by F. M. Dostoevsky. Director Yuri Eremin last season dramatized Turgenev’s novel “Smoke” - with Evgenia Kryukova in the role of Irina, and now a new classic story with Ekaterina Guseva in the role of Nastasya Filippovna. Paired with Guseva is the rising theater and film star Yulia Khlynina.
Two young actors were chosen for the role of Prince Myshkin - Anton Anosov and Dmitry Podadayev. The latter joined the troupe quite recently, in 2015, but while still a student he received the Golden Leaf award for the best male role.
The play, based on the text by Fyodor Mikhailovich, was written by Eremin himself, who also became the author of the scenography.
Where: Theater named after. Mossovet.
There are many theaters in Moscow, including drama, opera, experimental venues, music and other venues. Every season they delight audiences with repertoire productions, as well as exciting premieres and festivals. The repertoire of Moscow theaters in 2017 will be rich in exciting events, both classical and modern.
In addition to plays, operas, ballets and musicals, you can visit theater festivals in Moscow 2017.
Playbill as of June 2017, Moscow will also be rich. Will pass international competitions and festivals. The repertoire of Moscow theaters for June 2017 will be rich, despite the fact that the main season will begin later. The summer theater season in Moscow provides opportunities for interesting intellectual recreation for those who stay in the capital in the summer. If you haven't found a suitable event for yourself, you can always take advantage of the full event on our website.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit the capital's theaters in summer time. The Bolshoi Theater, the Moscow Art Theater, the Theater on Malaya Bronnaya and many others will present you the best theatrical performances Moscow 2017. The repertoire of Moscow theaters for June 2017 can be found on this page online. You can buy tickets for the Moscow summer theater season online.
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Rimsky-Korsakov's outstanding opera based on the work of Alexander Ostrovsky will appear at the Bolshoi Theater. The performance will unite mythical creatures, ancient customs, pagan rituals, fragments of folk life, Slavic folklore. The production promises to be one of the brightest and most colorful, and you can order tickets for the opera Snow Maiden on this website. |
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If you want to watch the bright premiere of this season and if you love the art of ballet, then we advise you to buy tickets for the ballet “The Lady of the Camellias” at the Bolshoi Theater. This ballet was staged by one of the greatest choreographers of our time - John Neumeier. The ballet was first shown at the Bolshoi back in 2014, and now you have the opportunity to see this story about life and love again! |
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The Bolshoi Theater in Moscow invites opera connoisseurs to a fascinating production about the power of love and its tragic aspect. The opera director Alexei Borodin created a sensual story on stage that keeps the viewer in suspense. Tickets for the opera "Carmen" will appeal to those who want to see this masterpiece of opera art at one of best scenes countries. |
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The premiere of a grandiose ballet about the great Rudolf Nureyev will grace the Bolshoi Theater posters. A spectacular production about a world-famous star of the 20th century will capture the attention of the audience from the first minute and give vivid memories. The undisputed ballet star continues to delight thousands of people, and you can learn more about the artist’s fate by ordering tickets for the Nureyev ballet at the Bolshoi Theater on our website. |
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“Giselle” undoubtedly deserves to be classified as a world ballet classic. A mystical performance based on ancient legends, wrapped in the enchanting music of Adolf Adam, each time appears before the audience in an updated version, because the plot invites changes and additions. You can buy tickets for the ballet “Giselle” at the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theater on our website. |
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The dynamic and cheerful ballet will delight you with updated choreography by Alexei Chichinadze and marvelous scenography by Leventhal. |
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A cult performance, enchanting with the magic of music and the beauty of choreography, “Swan Lake” awaits you at the K. S. Stanislavsky and Vl. I. Nemirovich-Danchenko. Buy tickets to the original production by Vladimir Burmeister and find out why Swan Lake was named business card troupes. |
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A masterpiece of the classical art of choreography is the ballet La Sylphide, which marked the beginning of the era of romantic ballet, when ballerinas wore pointe shoes. Nowadays, the ballet La Sylphide, which tells about romantic love fairy-tale creature- the nymph and Scottish peasant James, again captivates the viewer with its charm and aesthetic beauty. |
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One of the brightest domestic actresses, a sought-after director and screenwriter and simply a charming woman, Renata Litvinova, is ready to present Chekhov’s play “The North Wind” at MXT. Designer Gosha Rubchinsky and singer Zemfira are involved in developing the performance. You can buy tickets at attractive prices for the new play “The North Wind” on this website. |
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On the stage of the Moscow Art Theater. Chekhov in Moscow you can watch the play “Primadonnas”. This funny story about the adventures of two adventurers will not leave anyone indifferent, especially considering that the cast of the play will be truly stellar. On stage you will be able to see the performances of such famous actors as Dmitry Dyuzhev, Yuri Chursin, Svetlana Kolpakova, Natasha Shvets, Mikhail Trukhin and others. |
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An updated version of everyone's favorite play. The essence of the play is as old as time: love affairs, secrets, comical characters, each of whom had their own skeleton in the closet. Cast: Igor Vernik, Sergey Ugryumov, Paulina Andreeva, Kristina Babushkina, Stanislav Duzhnikov, Leonid Timtsunik, Irina Pegova and others. Come and give yourself and your loved ones wonderful evening With good mood And unforgettable impressions from what he saw. |
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The play “The Players,” masterfully staged by the famous and talented director Oleg Menshikov, is an eccentric story about real swindlers who would be the envy of all the schemers of our time. The performance is filled with infectious energy conveyed by the “players” who so enthusiastically play “The Players” and attracts attention with magic real game! |
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The story of the clash of value systems and worldviews will once again demonstrate: in any situation you must remain human, not lose spirit and optimism. Can't do without social issues, philosophical reasoning, witty debates, spectacular monologues. However, the comedy “Amsterdam” will not only make viewers think, but will greatly amuse them. Cast: Mikhail Efremov, Alena Babenko, Olga Rodina, Shamil Khamatov and others. |
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The Sovremennik Theater and stage director Evgeniy Arie invite you to plunge into the atmosphere of New York in the 50s and enjoy a most interesting performance“Enemies. Love story." The performance will give you many unexpected emotions. This story is capable of shaking hearts and human consciousness; it is imbued with love, sincerity, anxiety, expectation, and all the feelings that a loving person experiences. |
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In June at the State academic theater them. You can see the play “Mademoiselle Nitouche” by Evgeniy Vakhtangov. This is a cheerful, playful, light, energetic performance, and lively voices, funny jokes and the wonderful acting will not leave anyone indifferent. The operetta features talented actors such as Alexander Oleshko, Maria Aronova, Viktor Dobronravov and others. |
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“The Krause Family” is a witty production that can be seen on the stage of the Pushkin Theater in Moscow. In one work, satire, melodrama and detective genre are surprisingly mixed. In the production of “The Krause Family” there will be something to smile about and something to think about. The main roles are played by Natalya Nikolaeva and Vera Alentova. You can buy tickets for the upcoming performance “The Krause Family” in Moscow on our website online now. |
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The events of the play take place in America in the 1930s. opera house, where the famous tenor Tito Merelli, whose voice seems to have enchanted everyone, is scheduled to perform. The theater is in anticipation of a full house, all tickets have been sold, fans are looking forward to the singing of their favorite. But on the eve of the performance, Merelli suddenly “leave the race”, something happens that is the real intrigue of the performance... |
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The latest play by Briton Peter Morgan has reached Russia and will be presented in capital theater Nations. The complex role of Elizabeth II will be played by Inna Churikova. To see one of the most high-profile premieres of the 2017 season, buy tickets for the play “The Audience” on our website. |
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Alexander Ostrovsky’s poignant play “The Thunderstorm” can rightfully be considered a classic of Russian drama. In his new production Eugene Marcelli will weaken the dark places and put the bright feeling of love at the forefront. The production will touch upon issues of honor and sincerity, thirst for power and money, kindness and humanity. A modern interpretation of an old story will be relevant and relevant to every viewer. The images of the typical characters will be embodied by eminent artists, famous for their complete fusion with the role.  |
This work has been stirring the hearts of people for entire epochs, making them sympathize, reflecting on love, the morals of society and fate. Residents and guests of the capital are in for a real surprise - the musical “Anna Karenina” will be presented in Moscow. The producers of the musical "Anna Karenina" were Alexey Bolonin and Vladimir Tartakovsky, who are already known for their musical performances, like "Monte Cristo" and "Count Orlov". |
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You can purchase tickets for theater events in Moscow in the summer on our website online. Moscow theater playbill July 2017 is presented on our website.
There is no other city in the world where theatrical life is so rich... In New York or London, for example, there are at most 2-3 good dramatic productions during the entire theater season, and they are staged as enterprises, every day during the season, and then filmed from the theater repertoire. In Moscow, in some theaters there are performances that have been going on for years and which, like good wine, only get better, honed to flawless performance... If you love theater, and Workshop of Peter Fomenko If this is not an empty phrase for you, then the list of performances I offer below is definitely for you. If you have watched some of the performances recommended below and liked them, then the rest will most likely also be to your taste, and then this is a guide to action. If you watched all these performances and liked them, then you and I will probably just be pleased that our tastes coincide.
If you have never gone to the theater, but decided to fill the gap or impress a girl or young man, then this list is also for you. Feel free to go to any of these performances, and you will be guaranteed strong impressions and topics for discussion for the rest of the evening. Perhaps the choice will seem too “classical” to some, and you are right - these are my personal preferences: I am not close to shocking in theatrical art. And I also love when everything in a play is strong: the direction, the acting, the set design, and the play itself with dialogue and storyline.
So, 35 of the best performances at 9 theater venues in Moscow.
I'll start with my favorite theater - PETER FOMENKO'S WORKSHOP. The founder of the theater, Pyotr Fomenko, died in 2012, but as a true visionary (“ seer", English. - editor's note), he not only prepared a replacement for himself (Evgeniy Kamenkovich), but also 3 generations of actors, thereby ensuring continuity in quality productions for years to come... In this theater you can watch everything, but there is something that is absolutely must-see.
Performances with the participation of the 1st generation of “Fomenki” (Polina and Ksenia Kutepova, Galina Tyunina, Madeleine Dzhabrailova)
1. "Wolves and Sheep". 5 hours of Ostrovsky classics, and you won’t want the performance to end. I still don’t understand how Fomenko managed to stage the classics THIS way...
2. "War and Peace". The beginning of the novel. Tolstoy is not easy to stage, but you will truly enjoy the performance.
3. "Family happiness". Another performance based on Tolstoy... It’s a breeze to watch.
4. "Theatrical Romance". Familiarization with the biography of Bulgakov or at least with the history of the relationship between his “White Guard” and the Moscow Art Theater is mandatory for a complete understanding of the performance! Only then will you understand the plot completely and laugh throughout the performance. Performances with the participation of the 2nd generation of “Fomenki” (“singing” Polina Agureeva)
5. Absolutely alone happy village . This is probably the only performance that has been going on for years, and there are still no tickets for it on sale... Polina Agureeva is incomparable.
6. Dowryless woman. It’s worth watching at least for Agureeva’s singing... If you liked “ Cruel romance“You will definitely like this version of Ostrovsky. Performance with the participation of the 3rd generation of “Fomenki”
7. Russian man at rendez-vous. Turgenev looks exciting romantic drama in the cinema... Critics in this performance pay attention to Serafima Ogareva, the performer of the role of Gemma, but I personally predict a great future for the other main character and the actress playing her - Ekaterina Smirnova. This red-haired actress has so much drive and life!!!
Oleg Tabakov, like Pyotr Fomenko, also tries to provide theater venues for different directors and actors of different “venerability.” And although the majority female roles performances on the main stage are given to his wife Marina Zudina, my choice falls on performances without her participation.
8. New American. A wonderful and funny performance directed by Pyotr Stein based on an “assortment” of Dovlatov’s works, where Dmitry Brusnikin plays the main role, and the ensemble is complemented by Alexander Semchev, Daria Yurskaya, Igor Vernik, Evgeny Kindinov.
9. Messrs. Golovlevs. Watch because of the amazing performance of Yevgeny Mironov - the performance that makes me consider him the best living actor in our country. This is the only performance staged by the “outrageous” Kirill Serebryannikov on my list.
10. White Guard . Good production good play with good actors. The director is Sergei Zhenovach, who, due to having his own theater (Studio Theater Arts) now rarely stages anywhere outside of it, so it’s a great pleasure to watch his work with a whole galaxy of wonderful actors.
11. Kreutzer Sonata. Best work Mikhail Porechenkov in the theater. In my humble opinion.
12. Migrating goose. Prepare handkerchiefs. Everyone is crying. A very sad performance staged by the sad Marina Brusnikina. If you have Bad mood, after watching it it will deteriorate even more... For me personally, Marina Brusnikina’s productions are prohibited in principle - they are too depressing and sad...
13. №13. Insanely funny English comedy. If you want to watch a comedy, then No. 13 - best choice from the entire list. Have fun in the company of the wonderful Evgeny Mironov.
14. Little Humpbacked Horse. An excellent musical performance with Irina Pegova in the role of the Tsar Maiden. Children and adults will be delighted!
In this theater, any performance created by the tandem Kama Ginkas (director) - Sergei Barkhin (set design) is already worth watching. If composer Leonid Desyatnikov also joins the tandem, the impression is even stronger. Start with a trilogy of productions of Chekhov's Black Monk-Lady with Rothschild's Dog-Violin in any order.
15. Lady with a dog. A lyrical and familiar story. Ideal for dates. Separately, it is worth noting the scenography.
16. Black Monk. The best of the trilogy. The acting duo Sergei Makovetsky - Igor Yasulovich received a state prize for this performance. Deservedly. The performance excites and does not let go for a long, long time.
17. Rothschild violin. I was a little less impressed than The Black Monk, but worth a watch. Barkhin's set design is above all praise, and Igor Yasulovich's performance is no less impressive.
18. K.I. from Crime. One actor performance. Or rather, one actress. Katerina Ivanovna performed by Oksana Mysina is a perfect “explosion of the brain and perception” - incredible intensity and level of skill...
19. Medea. The performance of an unfamiliar performer in the role of Medea was a revelation. It is better for very young mothers not to watch.
20. Meek. Igor Gordin received in 2011 for his role in this play “ Golden Mask"for Best Actor. I watched him in a dozen other performances, and I don’t think he’s a good, stable, but “nothing special” actor... I went to watch the performance with curiosity. Perhaps the director of the play worked well with him, perhaps he accumulated a critical mass of skill, but with his performance in this performance for me he entered the galaxy of actors for whom one can go to see performances in the future... Dostoevsky’s play was new for me, and together with her amazing performance, Gordina made such an impression on me that after the performance I couldn’t speak at all for some time...
I don’t really like this theater, but from time to time they stage masterpieces there.
21. Autumn Sonata. The strongest performance by the best theater actress Marina Neyolova, who, due to her permanent residence in France, rarely appears on Russian stage. The performance (Bergman's play) will provide the strongest experiences for those women who have problems with mutual understanding with their mothers or adult daughters.
22. Five evenings. At the same time, the play was staged in several theaters in Moscow, but I liked Sergei Garmash’s performance the most. It's worth going for his acting and Evgenia Simonova as a “supporting actress” ( supporting actress - English, editor's note.)
23. Hidden perspective. Chulpan Khamatova in the title role already ensures “must see” status for any performance. The success of this performance based on the play “Timestandsstill” is complemented by the interesting directorial work of the Israeli director Evgeniy Arie and the performance of Alexander Filippenko. If you want to go to a performance, after which discussions, debates, and debates on a “given topic” are guaranteed, then this performance will definitely provide you with such an opportunity.
24. Pygmalion. Classics performed by Sergei Makovetsky. What could be more beautiful and stable?
The theater itself would not be worth mentioning if it were not for the opportunity to look at the wonderful work of the young rising star Yulia Peresild.
25. Warsaw melody. Male main role Daniil Strakhov plays well, but Yulia significantly outplays him.
The theater not only received Yevgeny Mironov as its director, but also a new beautiful venue. Now you can see Mironov in this theater more often than in others...
26. Shukshin's stories. Expectedly good duet of Evgeny Mironov and Chulpan Khamatova. I believe that " to the younger generation“To those not familiar with Russian life in Soviet times, the play itself may not be very interesting...
27. Caligula. I added the play to the list without having seen it myself. But Caligula, performed by Evgeny Mironov and directed by the consistently good Lithuanian director Nyakrosius, seems to me win-win option. In 2012, Mironov received the “Golden Max” in the category “Best Actor” for this role.
28. Grönholm method. Fans of the game of mafia, HR employees, psychologists, as well as those who like unusual interview methods are a must watch! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen in theaters a combination of an exciting plot (it looks like a psychological thriller) and excellent acting. The entire quartet of actors perform wonderfully, Chonishvili especially stands out. Quite an unexpected ending.
The theater reform also gave new artistic director— Mindaugas Karbauskis. Look to the future posters for his production and they are guaranteed to be good.
29. Dead souls. Surprisingly nestled among the mediocre productions of the pre-Karbauski era of the Mayakovsky Theater, this best production « Dead souls", which I have ever seen anywhere. The emphasis is placed in such a way that you are amazed at how nothing changes in Russia...
I haven’t been to this theater for probably 10 years, having seen almost everything there before. But neither “The Bumbarash Passion” nor several more performances with Evgeny Mironov and Vladimir Mashkov are on anymore... Together with you, I will try to return to the good old Tabakerka in the new year...
30. Devil. Another performance that I personally have not yet seen, but the play itself, the director (they say, a talented student of Sergei Zhenovach), and the actors promise a strong impression from the performance. It is especially interesting to look at the performance of Maxim Matveev, whom we have already seen on movie screens.
STI (the theater of Sergei Zhenovach and the only completely “private” theater in Moscow) became a discovery for me last year. Before that, I had seen many of Zhenovach’s performances, but I didn’t know that he had his own stage. In, as in Pyotr Fomenko's Workshop, you can watch everything or almost everything, but I will complete the list with the five best theater performances in my opinion. Pay attention to the “star” of STI - actor Alexei Vertkov.
31. Players. The direction and set design are impeccable. Everything was thought out to the smallest detail, including the animated bust of Gogol at the end of the performance.
32. Boys. In this way, only Pyotr Fomenko, apart from Zhenovach, could probably “decompose” not the most exciting theme from Dostoevsky’s “The Brothers Karamazov”...
33. Seedy family. And in this performance it is obvious that Zhenovach is a student of Pyotr Fomenko and learned from him how to stage classics so that the performance lasts 4 hours, and you don’t want it to end... Leskov’s work itself was unfamiliar to me, which made the performance even more interesting.
34. Potudan River. Before the performance they feed you baked potatoes in their jackets. The only theater performance for which it is really difficult to buy tickets is sold only “in person” only on the 3rd Sunday of the month. The performance is defined by the director as an “intimate conversation” and is performed in a small hall for 30 spectators.
So, if you visit theaters about once a week, this list will last until the end of 2013, taking into account summer holidays. Enjoy your viewing!
Alexandra Matveeva