Regardless of the degree of love for opera and ballet art, all guests of the Russian capital seek to visit the Bolshoi Theater. But to buy a ticket for a performance without taking care of it in advance is practically impossible. What to do in this case? See the sights around and go to the theater, but in another.
New stage of the Bolshoi Theater
In 2002, next to the historical building of the Bolshoi Theater, a new stage opened its doors to visitors. During the reconstruction of the 1825 building, the entire main repertoire of the Bolshoi Theater was transferred to the New Stage. For 6 years (from 2005 to 2011), the modern stage has passed the test, presenting classical performances, known to the whole world, to the audience.
The audience hall with 900 seats, if necessary, can be increased due to the orchestra pit. Technical equipment allows you to easily raise, lower and rotate the scene. Own video studio makes it possible to broadcast performances online.
To preserve the stylistic unity with the structure of Andrei Mikhailov and Osip Bove, the New Stage building is made in the classical style - a portico with four columns and a marble staircase. Interior decoration is not inferior in luxury to a historic building. The ceiling and the stage curtain are painted according to the sketches of L. Bakst and Z. Tsereteli.
A varied repertoire will satisfy the taste of lovers of classic and modern. Tours of the best theater groups in the world take place here.
Address of the new building: st. Bolshaya Dmitrovka, d 4/2. The new theater is located near the Bolshoi Theater. Between them is only 300 meters.
State Academic Maly Theater
This is the oldest drama theater in Russia. The poet and playwright M. M. Kheraskov assembled the first corpse in 1756, immediately after the decree of Elizabeth Petrovna on the establishment of the Russian Theater of Comedy and Tragedy. The first artists of the Free Russian Theater were students of the gymnasium at Moscow University. In 1824, the dramatic part of the corpses of the Imperial Theater settled in a building also created by the architect O. Beauvais.
In October 1824, Moskovskiye Vedomosti announced the first performance of the Maly Theater - Lilia Narbonskaya or Vow of the Knight. The Bolshoi and Maly theaters have long been a single entity. There was even an underpass so that artists in both theaters could move quickly.
The National Maly Theater staged plays by A. N. Ostrovsky. All 48 plays of the great playwright were presented in here. On this scene shone - Mikhail Schepkin, Prov Sadovsky, Maria Ermolova, Alexander Yablochkina, Alexander Ostuzhev.
The modern viewer remembers Elena Gogolev, Varvara Obukhov, Mikhail Tsarev, Igor Ilyinsky, Innokenty Smoktunovsky. Today on the stage of Maly play - Boris Klyuyev, Evgenia Glushenko, Irina Muravyova, Vladimir Nosik. The repertoire is still based on plays by A. Ostrovsky, but in each season the Maly Theater releases several new plays.
It is located at: Teatralny proezd, 1. This is also near the Bolshoi Theater and from the metro. Teatralnaya Station is just 100 meters away.
State Academic Theater B. A. Pokrovsky
Since 2018, it has been part of the structure of the Bolshoi. But many continue to call it the theater to them. Boris Alexandrovich Pokrovsky.
During the reorganization of the touring corpses, the legendary director staged R. Shchedrin’s opera “Not Only Love”. On the stage of the theater. K. S. Stanislavsky and Vl. I. Nemirovich-Danchenko the premiere of this performance was the birth of the Moscow Chamber Musical Theater.
Two years of performances at various venues in Moscow ended in 1974 - the theater received permanent premises. The troupe replenished with students of GITIS.
The repertoire focuses on rare and little-known works of different musical eras. Along with the opera by A. Schnittke "Life with an idiot", Russian operas of the XVIII century were staged here - "Mean" by V. A. Pashkevich and "Falcon" by D. S. Bortnyansky.
In 1997, the address was: Nikolskaya street, house 17. This is another magnificent theater near the Bolshoi Theater, located just 100 meters from it.
Russian Academic Youth Theater
The Children's Theater, created by Natalia Sats, during its existence has replaced many sites and facilities. Evacuated during the war years to Kuzbass, he worked in the mining town of Kiselevsk. A corpse of 20 people during the evacuation period presented to the public more than 450 performances and performances. The collective returned to its native building in 1947. So, founded in 1921, RAMT became another theater near the Bolshoi Theater.
At the beginning of his career, Anatoly Efros and Oleg Efremov worked here. Specially for the theater, Viktor Rozov and Sergey Mikhalkov wrote. Created as the world's first theater for children, RAMT is still experimenting a lot with new forms. The repertoire includes fairy tales and folklore, domestic and foreign classics, and modern drama.
Address: Theater Square, 2. This is just 300 meters from the Bolshoi Theater.
Moscow State Operetta Theater
At the beginning of the 20th century, one of the best concert halls in Moscow was created in the house of Princes Shcherbakovs. Another theater appeared near the Bolshoi Theater on the map of the city. Beginning in 1927, on its posters one could see recognized classics of the genre - I. Strauss, F. Legrand, I. Kalman, as well as innovators - I. Dunaevsky, T. Khrennikov, D. Kabalevsky, D. Shostakovich.
The Moscow Operetta Theater has become the leader of the genre in Russia and recognized authority in Europe thanks to the talent and skill of actors and directors. Olga Vlasova, Elizaveta Pokrovskaya, Tatyana Shmyga, Gerard Vasiliev worked on its stage. Now the prestige of the theater is supported by Valeria Lanskaya, Ivan Vakulov, Vasily Remchukov.
The theater is located on the street. Bolshaya Dmitrovka, d.6. For lovers of operetta, walking 300 meters from the Bolshoi Theater will not be difficult.
Restaurants near the Bolshoi Theater
You can shorten the time before the start of the performance or share your impressions after it in the numerous catering establishments located in the Tver district of Moscow. Restaurants and cafes near the Bolshoi Theater are not inferior in their variety of productions. The following establishments are popular:
- "Big". Design restaurant with Russian and French cuisine (Novikov Group holding). Visitors appreciate the interior with furniture from Ralph Lauren and exclusive collections of contemporary artists. In the classic dishes of Russian and European cuisine there is always an author's "highlight". Restaurant guests love the daily 5 O'Clock - a samovar tea party with an unlimited number of desserts for a fixed price. Opening hours - until the last guest. The average bill (without drinks) is 2500 rubles. There are discounts for visitors to the Bolshoi Theater. Address: st. Petrovka, 3/6.
- "Predator Burgers". Bar-burger in steampunk style. Visitors believe that the optimum price-quality ratio is here. The restaurant has 15 varieties of craft beer, burgers with meat and fish, salads, soups, desserts. There are vegetarian options for meals. The bar is open until midnight. The average bill (without drinks) is 730 rubles. Address: st. Kuznetsk Bridge, 18/7.
- "Daily bread". Franco-Belgian chain of bakery cafes. Here visitors will find a cozy rustic interior with a large common table. Serve hot and cold tartines with all kinds of snacks, branded pastries, hot dishes. Before lunch, you can try a homemade breakfast, after 12:00 - lunch. There is a bar menu with a good selection of wines. Sweet tooth waiting in the cafe from 7:00 to 23:00. The average bill (without drinks) is 1,500 rubles. Address: per. Chamberlain, 5/6.
For those who like to travel by car, there are six public parking lots near the Bolshoi Theater. The cost depends on the time of day.