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The Bolshoi Theatre (Russian: Большо́й теа́тр, romanized: Bol'shoy teatr, IPA: [bɐlʲˈʂoj tʲɪˈat(ə)r], lit. 'Grand Theater') is a historic opera house in Moscow, Russia, originally designed by architect Joseph Bové. Before the October Revolution it was a part of the Imperial Theatres of the Russian Empire along with Maly Theatre (Small Theatre) in Moscow and a few ...
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The Bolshoi Ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company based at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia.Founded in 1776, the Bolshoi is among the world's oldest ballet companies.In the early 20th century, it came to international prominence as Moscow became the capital of Soviet Russia.The Bolshoi has been recognised as one of the foremost ballet companies in the world.
The Bolshoi Theatre started out as a private theatre of the provincial prosecutor, Prince Pyotr Urusov. On March 28, 1776, Empress Catherine II signed off on giving the prince the privilege of "being the owner of all theatrical performances in Moscow" for a ten-year period.
From the Petrovsky to the Bolshoi: The History of the Theatre In 1766, a 19-year-old English tightrope walker by the name of Michael Maddox arrived in Moscow, Russia to find his fortune.
In 1766, a 19-year-old English tightrope walker by the name of Michael Maddox arrived in Moscow, Russia to find his fortune. As well as being a performer, Maddox was also the manager of a museum of 'mechanical and physical representations'.There he met Prince Pyotr Urusov, the Moscow proseсutor, who had heard of Maddox’s success at the Haymarket theatre in London.
History. The Bolshoi Theatre began its life as the private theatre of the Moscow proseсutor Prince Pyotr Urusov. On 28 March 1776, Empress Catherine II signed and granted the Prince the 'privilege' of organizing theatre performances, masquerades, balls and other forms of entertainment for a period of ten years.
Mariinsky Theatre production with participation of the Bolshoi Theatre Chorus and Orchestra
Mission. The Bolshoi Theatre of Russia has always been, and will remain, one of the main symbols of our state and its culture. It is Russia’s main national theatre, a bearer of the traditions of Russian music culture and a centre of world music culture, the spearhead of the development of the country’s performing arts.
Opening of the Historical Stage. The Bolshoi Theatre is about to return to its historic Main Stage. The Bolshoi artists for whom this stage is the best in the world are over the moon, as are Muscovites who are again able to enjoy the reborn Theatre Square in all its magnificence.
