On weekends, you usually want to take a break from the work week, get pleasant emotions and tune in to new labor feats. One option to have a good time is to go to the theater. There are a lot of cultural institutions in the capital of Russia, where they show good theater performances. One of the most popular and beloved among residents and guests of Moscow is the Pushkin Theater. A magnificent play of actors, stunning scenery and a large selection of performances are waiting for all visitors. More details about the Pushkin Theater in Moscow will be described in this article.
Bit of history
The first mention of the building dates back to the mid-18th century. Its owners were a lot of famous noble families: the Vyrubovs, Dmitrievs-Mamonovs and others. In 1914, the building was acquired by a novice director Alexander Tairov, and decided to create one of the best theaters in Moscow here. For this, the building had to be redone a little. In May, large-scale construction began under the project of architect N. Morozov. The theater was called Chamber, the premiere of the first performance took place on December 12. For the audience was shown the famous ancient Indian drama "Sakuntala."
Despite all the difficulties (the ministers, located near the church of St. John the Evangelist, were against having this institution near the church), the Chamber Theater worked for the audience.
In 1949, the institution was decided to close. In 1950 it was opened again, though it was already called the Pushkin Theater in Moscow. The new director added a lot of details to his interior (the coat of arms of the USSR above the stage in the main hall, which is still here, a massive chandelier made of gilding, etc.), leaving the facade unchanged. The first performance, the newly opened theater, was shown in the fall of 1950. Viewers saw the play by S. Dadiani "From the spark."
Drama Theater named after Pushkin Moscow: description
A small two-story building does not seem to be splendid and pompous. But inside the theater is striking in its beauty and grandeur. A comfortable lobby with mirrors on the walls and portraits of famous actors and actresses who worked in the theater. Visitors can also see interesting museum posters in frames that are over 60 years old and visit the mini museum with costumes from plays from the early 20th century.
On the ground floor there is a bust of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, after whom the theater is named. The buffet is located on the third floor. It sells delicious coffee, cakes, sandwiches and cakes. Prices are quite affordable. But the most important place where an exciting performance begins is the auditorium. There is a large comfortable stage, stunningly beautiful chandeliers and soft chairs in the stalls, amphitheater and mezzanine. There are also very cozy lodges for balconies.
The theater branch is located near the main building at the address: 3/25 Sytinsky Lane. The main hall is quite small. In the middle is a scene, on either side of which there are rows of seats (five on one side and three on the other).
Useful information
The address of the Pushkin Theater in Moscow is Tverskaya Boulevard, house 23. Nearby is the Gorky Institute. This is the central part of the city, there are many buses and minibuses. But, if you want to save time and get there without traffic jams, you can use the metro. Not far from the theater there are metro stations "Pushkinskaya" and "Tverskaya".
You can buy tickets without leaving your home on the website or buy at the box office. They work every day from 11-00 to 20-00 (lunch break from 15-00 to 16-00. Approximate cost of tickets to the stalls: 1000-1300. On the balcony: from 700 rubles.
Performances
At the Pushkin Theater in Moscow (photos are presented in the article) the repertoire is very diverse. Here, every spectator, regardless of age, will be able to choose a performance that he will like. The only thing - among them there are no productions for a children's audience. The theater management is well able to combine the traditions of Russian classics with modern works. To date, the theater’s repertoire is represented by the following performances:
- “Drums in the Night” (based on the play by B. Brecht).
- "The Cherry Orchard" (a wonderful production of a classical work by A.P. Chekhov).
- "Shakespeare in love."
- Tartuffe.
- "Plum".
- "Good man from Cezuan."
- "Lady with Camellias."
- "The house that Swift built."
- Oranges & Lemons.
- "Gardenia".
- "The Marriage of Figaro."
- "Much ado about nothing".
- "This is a wonderful life" (based on the play by C. Ludwig, "The Moon over Buffalo").
Actors of the Pushkin Theater in Moscow
Once upon a time, such famous actors as Faina Ranevskaya (she worked for about 10 years), B. Chirkov, M. Kuznetsova, N. Prokopovich and others played here. In a modern theater, the troupe of actors is no less talented than before. A lot of young talents. Having visited the theater, you can enjoy the brilliant game of Vera Alentova, Igor Bochkin, Ekaterina Klochkova, Alexander Matrosov and others. To participate in performances, directors sometimes invite famous Russian actors and singers (Ivan Urgant, Elena Yakovleva, Sergey Lazarev and many others).
Visitors reviews
There are always a lot of people who want to visit the Pushkin Theater. There are almost always no empty seats at the performances in the hall, all tickets are bought up in advance. Theater visitors leave some positive reviews, noting a wide range of repertoire, excellent acting, a comfortable auditorium with comfortable seats, good acoustics. Also, many people like beautiful scenery and convenient territorial location of the institution.
The Pushkin Theater in Moscow has an amazing atmosphere. After visiting this place, a pleasant sensation of lightness and elevation from touching the beautiful appears in the shower!