Mossovet Theater: history, repertoire, troupe, reviews

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The Mossovet Theater was one of the oldest in the capital. His repertoire includes dramas, comedies and musical performances. The troupe employs a galaxy of celebrities.

History of the theater

The Mossovet Theater opened its doors in 1923. It was created by director S. I. Prokofiev. From 1925 to 1940 he directed the theater of E. O. Lyubimov-Lanskaya.

After him, until 1977, the troupe was headed by a student of E. Vakhtangov and K. Stanislavsky - actor and director Yuri Zavadsky. He invited famous artists to work with him: Faina Ranevskaya, Georgy Zhzhenov, Rostislav Plyatt, Mikhail Kozakov, Lyubov Orlova and others.

The Moscow City Council Theater received academic status in 1964.

Pavel Osipovich Chomsky became the chief director and then artistic director in 1985. He preserved traditions, but at the same time he was looking for new forms and ways of working.

He opened a small stage, which was intended for experimental performances. The first performance played on it was Caligula. Oleg Menshikov played the main role in it.

Since that time, the Moscow City Council Theater has had two stages. The hall opened by P. Chomsky wears todayname "Under the Roof", it is designed for 120 spectators, and the main one - for 894 seats.

Today the troupe often goes on tour to other cities in Russia and abroad. The artists have traveled to France, Poland, the USA, Finland, Bulgaria, etc.

In the repertoire of the 2015-2016 season. includes 25 productions of different genres that are interesting for viewers of all ages.

Repertoire

The Mossovet Theater offers performances of various genres. There is a drama, a musical, and a rock opera.

Theater repertoire:

• "Top-down".
• "Not everything is Shrovetide for the cat".
• "Baden-Baden".
• "Baby Tsakhes".
• "Krechinsky's wedding".
• "Kingdom of father and son".
• "Waiting Room".
• "The Cherry Orchard".
• "My poor Marat".
• "The moral of Mrs. Dulskaya".
• "Roman Comedy".
• "Reserve".
• "Polonaise, or Evening of the Absurd".
• "One day of Ivan Denisovich".
• "Exercising in beauty".
• "Jesus Christ Superstar".
• "Mistakes of one night".
• "Foma Opiskin".
• "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde".
• "Casting".
• "Dangerous Liaisons".
• "Woe from Wit".
• "Sea Voyage 1933".
• "Backstage noise"and other interesting performances.

Troup

The Moscow City Council Theater is famous for its actors. It serves unique and versatile artists who are capable of performing in any genre.

Theater company:

• Pavel Derevianko.
• Elena Valyushkina.
• Ekaterina Guseva.
• Anton Anosov.
• Viktor Sukhorukov.
• Alexander Domogarov.
• Alexander Filippenko.
• Olga Kabo.
• Valery Anokhin.
• Nina Drobysheva.
• Irina Klimova.
• Evgeny Steblov.
• Evgenia Kryukova.
• Nelli Pshennaya.
• Gosha Kutsenko.
• Georgy Taratorkin.
• Sergey Yursky.
• Sergey Vinogradov.
• Valery Yaremenko.
• Olga Ostroumova.
• Valentina Talyzina.
• Margarita Yudina.
• Vera Kanshina.
• Margarita Terekhova.
• Anna Mikhailovskaya.
• Alexey Grishin.
• Tatyana Rodionova and many other wonderful artists.

Reviews

The Mossovet Theater receives various reviews about its performances. Most of them are positive. The rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" has been and remains the most popular production among the audience for many years. You can find a huge number of rave reviews for this performance. Of course, everyone admires the brilliant music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, which lies at the heart of this rock opera. She doesn't leaveindifferent neither the elderly nor teenagers. But not only music causes positive emotions in the audience. They shout "bravo" to the actors for their wonderful acting and beautiful voices. The audience really likes Evgeny W altz - the performer of the role of Jesus. They note his impressive vocal abilities. Another favorite of the public - Andrei Bogdanov - the performer of the role of Judas. He is loved for his wonderful and interesting game. Also in the role of Judas, the actor Valery Yaremenko shines. The audience considers him the best performer of this part. He is an incredibly charismatic personality with a crazy energy. The production has fans who have seen it many times and are not going to stop there.

The theater of the Moscow City Council itself is very pleasant. The auditorium in it is comfortable and you can see very well everything that happens on the stage, even from the far rows. Live music plays in the theater lobby. Before the performance and during the intermission, you can go to the Aquarium Garden, admire, relax, breathe the air. There is also a bookstore in the theater where you can buy luxury editions that will appeal to theater gourmets.