Bolshoi Theater

Bolshoi Theater

is the national treasure of the country. Russia’s oldest musical theater is located almost in the very center of Moscow, on Teatralnaya Square, not far from the Kremlin. Its full name is the State Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of Russia, but the name “Bolshoi” is firmly established among the people, which speaks of its exceptional role in the cultural life of the country.

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History

‘ View of the stage and auditorium before the reconstruction
‘ A view of the auditorium during the grand opening of the Bolshoi Theater after reconstruction. 2011

Description

There are three auditoriums open to the public in the Bolshoi Theater:

  • The historic (main) stage, seating 2,500 people;
  • The New Stage, opened in 2002 and has a capacity of 1,000 people;
  • The Beethoven Hall with 320 seats, famous for its unique acoustics.

The historic stage appears to visitors as it was in the second half of the century before last and is a semi-circular hall with four tiers, decorated with gold and red velvet. Above the heads of the audience is the legendary chandelier with 26,000 crystals, which appeared in the theater in 1863 and illuminates the hall with 120 lamps.

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‘ At the moment of the performance
‘ Facade of the Bolshoi Theater

The new stage was opened at 4 Bolshaya Dimitrovka Street, building 2. During the large-scale reconstruction, all of the Bolshoi’s repertory performances were staged here, and currently the New Stage hosts tours of foreign and Russian theaters.

Beethoven Hall was opened in 1921. Audiences are fascinated by its interior in the Louis XV style: walls upholstered in silk, magnificent crystal chandeliers, Italian moldings, walnut floors. The hall is designed for chamber and solo concerts.

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‘ Light show on the facade of the Bolshoi Theater
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Interesting facts

‘ Bronze quadriga by Pyotr Klodthttps://trevaladvisor.com/” alt=””/>‘

Children are allowed to attend evening performances from the age of 10. Before this age, a child may attend matinee performances with a separate ticket. Children under the age of 5 are not allowed in the theater.

‘ class=”fancybox” >The Bolshoi Theater Buffet

The Historic Building of the theater offers guided tours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays about the architecture of the Bolshoi and its past.

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For those wishing to buy something to remember the Bolshoi Theater, a souvenir store is open daily, from 11.00 to 17.00. To get to it, you need to enter the theater through entrance No. 9A. Visitors coming to the performance can enter the store directly from the Bolshoi building before or after the performance. Landmark: left wing of the theater, basement, next door to the “Beethoven Hall.”

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Photography and videography are not allowed in the theater.

When going to the Bolshoi Theater, calculate your time – you will not be able to enter the hall after the third bell!

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