Theaters of Kiev: a list, description of the most famous of them

Theaters in Kiev offer viewers performances for every taste and age. These are operas, ballets, musicals, operettas, musical comedies, puppet shows, dramas, comedies, fairy tales and so on.

List of theaters

In Kiev, a large number of theaters. Many of them were created in the 19th - early 20th century. But there are new, young people who started their creative career recently.

Theaters of Kiev (list):

• "Wheel".
• Opera and Ballet Theater named after Taras Shevchenko.
• "Golden Gate".
• Operetta Theater.
• "Brave Castle."
• The Drama Theater named after Ivan Franko.
• "Kiev".
• Theater of plastic drama in Pechorsk.
• "Millennium".
• Theater of Russian drama named after Lesya Ukrainka.
• "Bravo".
• Theater of drama and comedy on the Left Bank.

And many others.

The repertoire of Kiev theaters allows residents and guests of the city of any age and with various tastes to find for themselves what will be interesting to see.

Opera Theatre

The Opera and Ballet Theater (Kiev) named after Taras Shevchenko was founded in 1867. It was then that the city had its own permanent troupe. Initially, only operas were staged in the theater, mostly Russian composers, although the European classics were not ignored. The first troupe was headed by singer Ferdinand Berger.

Soon the Opera and Ballet Theater (Kiev) received its own building. His hall was designed for 1683 spectators. In the years 1935 and 1988, The building was reconstructed. Now the hall seats 1300 spectators.

In 1897, a ballet troupe was established in the theater. Thanks to this, the repertoire expanded.

In 1992, the theater received the status of a national theater.

Repertoire:

• "Walpurgis Night".
• "Lady with Camellias."
• "Firebird".
• "The Tale of Tsar Saltan".
• "Swan Lake".
• "The Master and Margarita".
• "Natalka Poltavka."
• "Romeo and Juliet".
• "Turandot".
• "Nutcracker".
• The Bayadere.
• "Traviata".
• "Carl Maria von Weber".
• "Iolanta".
• "Rigoletto".
• "Daphnis and Chloe."
• "Paquita."

And other productions.

Theater of Operetta

Musical theaters in Kiev offer viewers not only operas and ballets. There are also those whose repertoire includes operettas, musical comedies and popular musicals today. One of these theaters was opened in 1934. Its first head was V. Benediktov.

The troupe of the theater is distinguished by the fact that talented, bright artists and directors work here. Many of them became recognized masters.

In 2009, the music became the national theater.

Today, the Kyiv Operetta is a theater of a wide profile. On his stage are operettas, musicals, concerts, show programs, etc.

Repertoire:

• "Truffaldino from Bergamo."
• "Sounds of music".
• Aladdin's Lamp.
• "For two hares."
• "Mozart Underground ...".
• "My beautiful lady."
• "Sorochinskaya Fair".
• "Treasure Island".
• "A dinner with Italians."
• "Cat house".
• "Such Jewish happiness."
• "Coffee cantata".
• "The key on the pavement."

And other productions.

Theater named after Lesya Ukrainka

The dramatic theaters of Kiev are no less popular than the musical ones. They offer spectators both classical plays and works of contemporary playwrights.

The most famous of them is the Lesya Ukrainka Theater (Kiev). It was opened in 1926. The name of the famous Ukrainian writer and poetess he wears since 1941.

This theater has always been famous for its talented actors and directors.

Since 1994, it is headed by Mikhail Reznikovich.

Repertoire:

• "Marriages are made in heaven".
• "We all come from childhood."
• "A woman of old times".
• "Claudia Shulzhenko, Ancient Waltz".
• "Mad night, or Pigden's Marriage."
• "Imaginary sick."
• "Suffering of young Werther".
• "Edith Piaf: life in the pink light."
• "Fat pig".
• View from the bridge.
• "Testament chaste womanizer."
• "Love madness."
• "Abnormal".
• "Candle in the wind".
• "Games in the backyard."
• "The Cherry Orchard".
• The Leaning Tower of Pisa.

And other performances.

Puppet Theatre

Children's theaters in Kiev offer to boys and girls fairy tales, musical and puppet shows. The oldest of them was opened in 1927. It is a puppet theater, the creators of which are the artists O.I. Solomar and I.S. Deeva. The troupe immediately gained popularity. And after 10 years of its existence, the theater received its first victory in the festival.

Performances of Kiev puppeteers are distinguished by their brightness, poetry and great creative culture.

In the troupe of the theater today there are 24 actors. All of them are talented and highly professional. The theater has its own studio, which prepares its future artists.

Repertoire:

• "Cat and Cockerel."
• Peter Pen.
• "The Wolf and the Little Kids".
• "Cinderella".
• "Masha and the Bear".
• "Our cheerful bun."
• "Little Red Riding Hood".
• "About Ryouka Chicken and a golden egg"

And other productions.