Satire Theater (Moscow) has existed since the first half of the 20th century. In his repertoire - exclusively humorous comedy performances. The troupe has wonderful actors.
History
The Satire Theater (Moscow) was opened in the fall of 1924. Its first room was the basement of a house in Bolshoi Gnezdinsky Lane. Previously, there was a cabaret "Bat". The new theater was headed by David Gutman. He had a huge experience in directing. The repertoire included mainly satirical reviews of the spite of the day. Episodes were replaced by dances, couplets and interludes.
In the 30s of the 20th century, the theater moved to another building. It is located on Sadovo-Triumfalnaya street. At the same time, the chief director changed. D. Gutman was replaced by N. Gorchakov, a student of Konstantin Sergeyevich Stanislavsky. The repertoire of the theater has changed. The basis of it was vaudevilles and comedies.
In the mid-40s. the academic theater of satire moved to the premises on Malaya Bronnaya.
In 1957, V. Pluchek became the main director. His productions were a great success with the viewer.
In 1963, the theater temporarily moved to the building where Romen is located today. But as the popularity of Moscow satire was growing, the auditorium was required large. In 1964, the theater of satire received at its disposal the building of the former equestrian circus of the Nikitin brothers. Here and "lives" to this day.
V. Pluchek gathered a wonderful troupe in the theater of satire, which included such artists as Alexander Shirvindt, Olga Aroseva, Spartak Mishulin, Tatyana Peltzer, Yuri Vasiliev, Mikhail Derzhavin, Vera Vasilyeva, George Menglet, Raisa Etush, Zoya Zelinskaya and many others.
Also, many famous directors debuted here today. For example, Mark Zakharov. He staged such performances as Temp-1929, Profitable Place, Mother Courage and Her Children, Banquet and many others on the stage of the satire theater. The year 1969 was significant for the premiere of the play “The Marriage of Figaro”. The main role was played by A. Mironov. This production was the hallmark of Moscow satire for 18 years.
The year 1987 became difficult for the theater. Two famous and beloved public actors passed away at once. These were Andrei Mironov and Anatoly Papanov. Because of these tragic events, thirteen performances had to be excluded from the repertoire. But this did not affect the audience love. The audience continued to go to performances. The theater remained beloved and popular.
In the difficult nineties, the administration lowered ticket prices in order to preserve its public, since expensive tickets became too expensive for many.
In 2000, Alexander Anatolyevich Shirvindt became the artistic director of the theater. He tries to maintain his traditions.
Repertoire
Satire Theater (Moscow) offers the following performances to its audience:
- "Wedding in the Robin" (musical comedy).
- “The kid and Carlson who lives on the roof”
- “Husband and wife will rent a room.”
- “Three floors higher” (female cry).
- “The roads that choose us” (ironic musical).
- “Fatal Attraction” (noir).
- "Suitcase" (an apocalyptic comedy).
- “A Nightmare on Lursin Street” (French vaudeville).
- "Talents and fans."
- "The night of mistakes."
- "Ornifl" (tragicomedy).
- "Too married taxi driver."
- “Unforgettable dating” (two short stories).
- "Funds from the inheritance."
- “Tears Invisible to the World” (stage story).
- "Moliere."
- “My dear ones.”
- "Fools" (comedy).
- "Homo Erectus" (swing in Russian).
- "The Taming of the Shrew".
- "The Accidental Death of the Anarchist" (farce).
- "Crazy money."
- "Dog in the manger".
"Suitcase"
In early December, the premiere of the play “Suitcase” took place. Satire Theater presented its viewers with an apocalyptic comedy based on a play by Yuri Polyakov. The director of the play is Alexander Shirvindt. The action takes place in an ordinary apartment. Quite by chance, people from different social strata met in it. Here, a collective farmer, and a director, and a reporter, and a former athlete, and even the current president of the country. Their meeting occurred due to the theft of a nuclear briefcase. In the play “Suitcase”, the Satire Theater talks about how native and visiting Muscovites live. The production consists of allusions and aphorisms.
Troupe
Satire Theater (Moscow) brought together on its stage wonderful, talented actors.
Troupe:
- Yu. Vasiliev.
- Z. Zelinskaya.
- A. Shirvindt.
- F. Dobronravov.
- K. Mishulina.
- E. Khazov.
- N. Arkhipova.
- M. Derzhavin.
- P. Misailov.
- V. Sharykina.
- A. Buglak.
- I. Lagutin.
- A. Yakovleva.
- A. Zenin.
- S. Ryabova.
- R. Khabiev.
- I. Gaishun.
- Yu. Nifontov.
- M. Kozakova.
- N. Selezneva.
- V. Vasiliev.
- A. Kirsanova.
- E. Podkaminskaya.
- O. Vavilov.
- M. Gorban.
- K. Karasik.
- V. Agapova.
- N. Kornienko and many others.
Reviews
Satire Theater (Moscow) receives various reviews from the audience, but most of them are positive. The audience writes that there are amazing actors, real virtuosos. Although some viewers are of the opinion that there are few good artists left, many do not play their roles, they just grimace on stage. Most of the viewers say that the repertoire is beautiful, designed for every taste. And the performances are so interesting that you can watch again and again what you have already seen more than once. And some believe that the performances turned into a booth and are created for the needs of those who do not understand anything in theatrical art. Many call the Theater of Satire their beloved and advise everyone to attend it. But there are those who say that they are no longer fans and have no desire to continue to watch performances.
Regarding the performances, the opinions of the audience were also divided. About the same performance can be found completely opposite reviews. For example, the production of “A Nightmare on Lursin Street”. Some consider this performance to be brilliant, funny, witty. Others are terrible and uninteresting. Ticket prices, according to the public, are quite acceptable, and everyone can afford to go to the Satire Theater.
Favorite actors of many viewers are Vera Vasilieva, Alexander Shirvindt, Fedor Dobronravov, Natalya Selezneva, Olga Aroseva. The directors also write laudatory speeches, since they equally well put on both the classics and modern plays.
Another plus is that now it’s not necessary to go to the theater for tickets, but you can purchase them via the Internet at any convenient time. Most viewers still consider the Satire Theater one of the best in the capital and throughout the country.
Ticket Acquisition
Tickets for performances at the Satire Theater (Moscow) can be purchased not only at the box office, but also on the website. The layout of the hall presented in this article will help you choose a convenient and affordable place. You can pay for your ticket with a credit card, as well as using an electronic wallet or through a terminal. You can exchange an electronic ticket for a paper one in the theater terminal 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
Where is it and how to get there
The address of the Satire Theater in Moscow is Triumfalnaya Square, house 2. It is most convenient to get to it by metro. The nearest stations are Pushkinskaya and Mayakovskaya.