Posters of Moscow are full of various offers: classic and comedy, drama and melodrama, parody and tragedy. What are the best performances in Moscow to choose: loud entreprise or scandalous productions of fashionable directors? What productions involve famous actors whose game you so want to see?
We bring to your attention a review of contemporary performances, which are oriented not only by the audience, but also by directors, actors and critics. We will help to understand this abundance and present to your attention the rating of the best performances in Moscow - a reflection of modern life in the classical repertoire. Indeed, if the theater limits itself exclusively to classics in its unchanged form, then it risks becoming "academically dead" (V.I. Nemirovich-Danchenko).
Triptych (Workshop of Peter Fomenko)
Here are the best performances of Moscow. A large-scale production of "Triptych" P. Fomenko at one time opened the Small Hall of the theater. The literary basis of the production is Pushkin’s works “Count Nulin”, “Stone Guest”, scenes from “Faust”. Three parts, two intermissions.
The first part is light, airy, in the spirit of the director: swings, poems, "a sentimental joke in poetic form." In the second part, P. Fomenko carries the audience and the stone Spanish city. Tombstones, trellises, monastery, prayer. All this confuses with non-obviousness. The third part is the denouement, where the viewer dives into a completely realistic sea and then covers it with the stage and actors with a silk wave.
All these metaphors, illusions, associations excite and impress: “In this plank booth you can, as in the universe, go through all tiers in a row, descend from heaven through the earth to hell.” This is what P. Fomenko offers to his viewers.
The talented play of Kirill Pirogov, Galina Tyunina, Karen Badalov is a real “paradise” for theatrical “gourmets”.
“Eugene Onegin” (Vakhtangov Theater, directed by Rimas Tuminasov)
This performance is worth a look in order to see how the director breaks the stereotypes of the poetic style, lyricism and rhythm in the construction of phrases. The performance is original, it opens up new facets in the character and plot. It is called a performance-impression-reflection.
The whole production takes place in a foggy haze. This makes her more like a fantasy that shines through the vices of Russians and makes virtue obvious. Russian life is presented visible and tangible, its bad sides are shown with humor and sophistication.
But the main thing is a galaxy of actors who make the performance flawless: S. Makovetsky, V. Dobronravov, M. Sevrinovsky, V. Vdovichenkov, Yu. Borisova, I. Kupchenko, M. Volkov, N. Vinokurov, L. Maksakova.
The Seagull (Satyricon Theater)
The great eccentric Yu. Butusov plays acting destinies in the performance. The heroes of this play are clowns, cheerful cheerful idiots, brooding sleepwalkers and aging beauties playing with prim. What is happening on the stage is inventive and spontaneous. Madame Arkadina, with her eyes closed, looks like a witch, Treplev in the finale will try to drown her mother in a rusty bathroom, and Butusov will dance an unknown dance.
Here you will see the bright stars of the Satyricon - Polina Raikina, Timofey Tribuntsev, Agrippina Steklov, Lika Nifontova. And by the way: "The Seagull" received the "Golden Mask" for directing, which nominated the best performances in Moscow.
Anarchy (Sovremennik Theater)
The untouchable “bully” Garik Sukachev is the director of the play, and Mikhail Efremov as Billy “The Miscarriage” is the director of this non-conformist action, based on the play by the British Mike Packer. The effect that the performance produced is compared to the “exploding bomb” - so unusual, entertaining, and unlike the Sovremennik. What is the mat on the stage, drunken bickering and anti-government demagogy!
The story of the elderly punks who come together in the hope of earning is spectacular and convincing. In company with M. Efremov you will see D. Pevtsov, V. Mishchenko, M. Selyanskaya, O. Drozdova
"No. 13D" (Moscow Art Theater, production by V. Mashkov)
Each theatrical of the capital, to the question: “What are the best comedy performances in Moscow?”, Always answered: “Number thirteen.” The production went on for ten years and was accompanied by constant notices. But in 2012 she was removed from the repertoire of the theater.
The performance has revived again.
In a new cast and a new fashionable format - this is how the amusing performance based on the play of the crazy story of Ray Cooney returned . Instead of Vanguard Leontiev, the role of a politician who longs to “indulge in passion” with his secretary is played by Igor Vernik. The role of the "corpse" is portrayed by the unchanging Leonid Timtsunik. The loyal secretary is the “naughty virgin,” played in the previous production by Yevgeny Mironov, and now Sergey Ugryumov, is still insanely afraid of his mother and her carer. Charming Paulina Andreeva (secretary) and touching Irina Pegova (nun) rush about the stage in lace underwear.
In number thirteen, everything sparkles, falls and explodes. The performance is replete with special effects and even full-screen video. In general, there are enough attractions. Apparently, Mashkov offers the viewer to escape from the absurd in life and watch the absurdity on stage.
The video-comic finale adds pluses to the remake box: the Chekhov gull flies to Kamergersky Lane, managing to touch the Kremlin double-headed eagle and Big Ben along the way. In general, comedy acts on the audience like vitamins: it perfectly raises the tone and improves mood.
Theater for kids
What are the best performances in theaters of Moscow, where you can go with small spectators? Indeed, for them the theater is emotions, surprise and inspiration. K. Stanislavsky also said: “For children it is necessary to play, as for adults, but only better.”
So, the best children's performances in Moscow are the TOP five performances that you definitely need to see:
- “Peter Pen” (Vakhtangov Theater) - director Alexander Koruchenkov involved young actors - students of the Pike in the play by James Barry.
- “Peppy Longstocking” (Cherry Orchard Theater) is a bright, burlesque production about the famous red-haired mischief-maker. A story told for kids who continue to believe in miracles.
- "The Wizard of Oz" (MCC named after Meyerhold) - the theater director Lev Ehrenburg will present a magical performance based on the work of L.F. Baum.
- "Alice in the Looking Glass" (Theater "PN Fomenko Workshop") - a classic fantasy for children and adults. This is the first debut of director I. Popowski, who turned the play into a fabulous act. Indeed, in the workshop of Fomenko the best performances of Moscow are held not only for adults, but also for children.
- “Cat's House” (Moscow Theater of Young Spectators) - staged by G. Yanovskaya based on the work of S. Marshak. The performance is noteworthy in that the scenery is made in the form of large cubes, which turn to the audience on different sides and, like puzzles, make up paintings. And the children will watch the performance on the pillows located in the lobby.