Mikhailovsky Theater

Mikhailovsky Theatre, conveniently located in the center of the city on Arts Square next to the Russian Museum, is also known as the Mussorgsky Maly Opera and Ballet Theatre. The theater was built in 1833 by architect Alexander Brullov. Its repertoire is in many ways similar to that of the Mariinsky Theater and includes the best ballet and opera performances, the staging of which is at a fairly high level. The theater is famous for its beautiful interiors, left over from the tsarist times, when the most privileged audience came here.

General information

In 2010, the ballets Swan Lake, the operas Rusalka and The Judean Girl were staged under the direction of Peter Feranec, who was then music director and chief conductor of the theater. Important premieres of the theater were a majestic theatrical masterpiece of “Stalinist classicism” – Vakhtang Chabukiani’s ballet “Laurencia”, brought back to life in the year of the great choreographer’s centenary, and a new production of J. Verdi’s opera “The Masquerade Ball” by Latvian director Andrejs Zagars. Now the chief conductor of the theater is Mikhail Tatarnikov.

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Since January 1, 2011, renowned Spanish dancer and choreographer Nacho Duato has been Artistic Director of the Mikhailovsky Theatre Ballet Company. His arrival brought new contemporary ballets Nunc Dimittis, Without Words, Duende and Prelude to the Mikhailovsky Theatre’s repertoire, which aroused great interest among St Petersburg audiences. In December 2011, a new version of the classic ballet The Sleeping Beauty staged by Nacho Duato premiered. The opera company in 2011 also pleased its fans with a new production – a lyrical musical drama “La Bohème” by Puccini.

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Visitors

  • Address: Arts Square, 1. Nevsky Prospekt”
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  • Tel: 595-43-05. The theater box office is open from 10.00 to 21.00
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  • Tickets cost 280-3500r. On the day of the performance at the theater box office students, pensioners and disabled people have the opportunity to buy a ticket at a 50% discount
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