The rapidly developing Novosibirsk for its relatively short history has earned a reputation not only as an intellectual, but as a cultural center of Siberia. Today the city is distinguished by a bright and rich theater life. The largest Novosibirsk theaters, which have absorbed the world achievements, the traditions of the Russian drama school and at the same time have formed their own specific, individual style, are not only the pride of the city, but of the whole country.
The first Novosibirsk theater is the summer theater "Alhambra". Its construction began in 1905 in the city garden, also called “Alhambra” and located at the intersection of Narymskaya and Sibirskaya streets. The first performances, in 1906, were specially timed to the 20th anniversary of the death of the great playwright A. N. Ostrovsky. The most famous is the Opera and Ballet Theater (Russia's largest theater building), which has become one of the symbols of Novosibirsk.
1. State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Novosibirsk
The grandiose building of the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theater, which is a masterpiece of Soviet architecture, has become the hallmark of the city. However, tourists tend not only to admire the beautiful monumental building, but also to attend the performance of one of the best music and drama theaters in the country. The first production on the stage of the Great Hall of the new building was held on May 12, 1945. Then the opera “Ivan Susanin” by M.I. Glinka was performed. Today, the theater has about 350 unique performances, many of which have replenished the gold fund of the Russian theater. Over the years of its existence, the institution has won numerous awards at prestigious festivals and competitions. Its opera and ballet troupes successfully tour all over the world, among the leading soloists are the stars of the world opera stage.
The repertoire of the theater consists of the best examples of Russian and foreign classics, as well as the works of contemporary composers, such as the rhythm ballet “Yunona and Avos” to the music of A. Rybnikov, the opera “The Prince and the Beggar” by E. Podgaits and others. There are children's performances, interesting concert programs.
Address: st. Ionosphernaya, 6-2 / 2
2. Novosibirsk Drama Theater "Red Torch"
The oldest cultural institution in the city is the Red Torch Drama Theater, which has been leading its history since 1920. Achievements: repeated titles of laureates of the National Theater Award “Golden Mask” and other prestigious All-Russian festivals. "Red Torch" refers to a variety of dramatic genres; the content range of productions is also wide. The repertoire includes works of classics of world literature - A.S. Pushkin, M.E. Saltykov-Shchedrin, A.P. Chekhov, F. Schiller, G. Ibsen, and plays by contemporary domestic and foreign authors. Among the last prime ministers is the comedy “The Decameron” based on the famous creation of the Italian Renaissance writer J. Boccaccio, the sitcom “The Woman Who Married the Turkey” based on the play by the modern Swedish playwright G. Botius.
Much attention is paid to music and visual design of the performances. "Red Torch" is not afraid to experiment; its creative projects sometimes cause a resonance in the theatrical space of the city. However, the original and spectacular performances will not leave indifferent any viewer.
Address: st. Lenin, 19
3. Novosibirsk Drama Theater "Old House"
In the 1930s, a branch of the Red Torch Theater was created - the Old House Drama Theater. Initially, it was a mobile theater, "traveled" the entire Novosibirsk region. Today “Old House”, which has been stationary for almost half a century, is known in many Russian cities and even abroad due to its active touring life.
The sphere of interests of the theater includes a unique literary material, which consists of both classical and ultramodern works. The genre palette of the plays is also quite diverse: dramas, melodramas, tragicomedy, lyrical comedies, etc. The constantly updated repertoire includes both traditional performances and bold experimental productions. The theater does not disregard the children's audience, presenting to the attention of the young audience good and instructive author's fairy tales.
Address: st. Bolshevistskaya, 45
4. Novosibirsk State Philharmonic
In Novosibirsk, Krasniy Prospekt Street, the well-known Novosibirsk State Philharmonic is located, which was founded in 1937. This is one of the largest organizations in the Far East. Every month more than 50 concert programs take place here. Currently, there are 15 teams in the philharmonic society, which delight with their creativity and gather hundreds of people at concerts. On the official website of the Novosibirsk State Philharmonic, you can get acquainted with upcoming events, find out the time of the performances. At the festivals are not only local bands. Concerts with world famous people from other countries are organized. For example the Tomon Miyazaki Philharmonic Hall, a Japanese pianist, visited.
Novosibirsk Philharmonic is considered unique. No concert organization from Russia can match it. Creative teams from the philharmonic society work in different directions, covering well-known musical genres. Concert programs are always interesting and they are visited by residents of different cities, guests of Novosibirsk.
Address: Red Ave., 18/1
5. Novosibirsk City Drama Theater under the direction of Sergey Afanasyev
The City Drama Theater, created in 1988, became a unique example of the author's theater in Novosibirsk. Its founder was Sergey Nikolaevich Afanasyev, who has been the artistic director and chief director of the theater for more than a quarter of a century. To date, more than 100 productions have been performed in the theater, distinguished by their relevance, depth, and particular frankness. The repertoire is constantly updated, while the play of the great playwright A.P. Chekhov is always present. Intellectual drama, comedy, tragifarse, fairy tale, children's musical - this is just an incomplete list of genres in which the high skill of the actors of the City Dramatic Theater is realized. .
For more than 25 years of history in the theater, more than 100 performances were staged, which brought the theater a reputation of a “favorite of the city intelligentsia”. The highest theatrical prize of Novosibirsk “Paradise” of the Novosibirsk branch of STD RF in the nomination “The best performance of the season” was presented to the theater 12 times, more than to any other. The creative successes of the Novosibirsk City Drama Theater are noted both in Russia and abroad. The performances of the theater are laureates of a number of regional, Russian and international festivals. Awards and titles are all external aspects of success. The main victory of NGDT is the all-conquering studio spirit combined with high professionalism, creative youth and love of the audience. In many ways, this is the merit of artistic director Sergey Afanasyev.
Address: st. Vokzalnaya Magistral, 19
6. Novosibirsk Regional Puppet Theater
The history of the Novosibirsk Regional Puppet Theater began in 1933, when the puppeteers' studio was opened at the Theater for Young People. Today its repertoire consists of about 30 performances addressed to the most sincere and curious spectators - children. The magic puppet world is created by a professional troupe, which has repeatedly participated in national and international festivals. Among touring routes are countries such as the USA, Japan, Thailand.
To the public’s attention, the theater offers original performances based on folk tales, bright musical performances. The genre and thematic spectrum of the repertoire is expanded by the performances implemented in the framework of the project “Tales of the Nations of the World”, among which are “Puss in Boots”, “Grandfather and Crane”, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. In the arsenal of the theater there is also an “adult” performance - “A Midsummer Night's Dream”.
Address: st. Lenin, 22
7. Novosibirsk Academic Youth Theater "Globus"
Another theater, which has become not just a favorite place for leisure, but a necessary component of the life of the most diverse generations of Novosibirsk, is the Globus Theater. The institution was founded in 1930 as a theater for young spectators. Since its inception, it has been performing not only fairy tales for kids, but also plays for high school students and an adult audience. In 1993, the theater was given the symbolic name "Globus", reflecting its creative concept: to cover all sorts of artistic styles, schools and directions. The theater collaborates with renowned directors, as well as with talented young stage directors, which allows you to create performances that meet different spectator interests. The multi-faceted and professional team of Globus is a multiple winner of the National Golden Mask Award, the winner of numerous competitions and festivals.
In the poster of the theater, appealing to both the classics and modern drama, organically combine intellectual pieces and spectacular musical performances. An integral part of the repertoire is popular classic fairy tales for children.
Address: st. Kamenskaya, 12
8. Novosibirsk City Drama Theater "On the Left Bank"
The drama theater, which bears the name "On the left bank", is the only theater group that grew out of a drama group into an independent theatrical organization. The theater is located on the left bank of the Ob River, the city of Novosibirsk, hence the name. In 1958, the director Joanidi decided to put on the basis of the drama club a play "Romeo and Juliet". The premiere of the performance took place a year later, in 1959, for this performance the group was given the status of "National Theater". From that moment on, the countdown began on the history of the Novosibirsk Drama City Theater "On the Left Bank".
In the title of "national tetra", the troupe worked under the wing of the Novosibirsk Philharmonic until 1997. This year, "On the Left Bank" received the official status of the state professional theater. It has a special mission - to be the theatrical center of the cultural life of the left-bank part of Novosibirsk. The theater tours many cities in Russia and abroad, participates in various festivals. Theater prefers comedy genre. Its repertoire includes works of Russian and foreign classical drama, plays by contemporary authors, and children's performances. Many productions are filled with music. The head of the musical part of the institution is a well-known Novosibirsk composer Andrei Krotov.
Address: st. Vertkovskaya, 102
9. Novosibirsk Theater of Musical Comedy
Another pearl in the theater necklace of Novosibirsk is the Theater of Musical Comedy, which is a famous Russian theater in its genre. Its first production took place in 1959. Since then, the theater has earned recognition and love of the general public, as well as high praise from critics. On his stage there are the masterpieces of the world operetta - "The Bat" by I. Strauss, "Mr. X" and "Silva" by I. Kalman. A significant place in the repertoire is occupied by performances in the musical genre. The theater pays special attention to the work of modern Russian composers - G. Gladkov, A. Kolker, A. Zhurbin, K. Breiburg, and others. Not long ago, two works by Novosibirsk author A. Krotov were staged. The poster also claimed popular musical fairy tales for children, concert programs.
The theater’s creative team consists of soloists, vocalists, ballet dancers, choir artists, and orchestra musicians, many of whom have received state awards and titles of laureates of international competitions. The theater cooperates with the best figures of musical and dramatic art - famous stage directors, artists and choreographers, participates in joint projects with leading cultural institutions of the city and the country.
Address: 43, st. Kamenskaya
“First Theater” in Novosibirsk
One of the youngest Novosibirsk theaters, the First Theater, is an interesting phenomenon in the cultural environment of the city. Founded in 2008, the studio theater united talented novice actors - graduates of the Novosibirsk State Theater Institute. The main principle of the creative activity of the team was experiment. Bold ideas, original literary material, non-standard stage embodiment allow the First Theater to stand out among the eminent competitors. The basis of the repertoire consists of plays by playwrights of the 20th century and modern times.
To date, the theater staged 18 performances of various genres. The interests of the First Theater include works by outstanding domestic and foreign playwrights of the 20th century and plays by talented contemporary authors. Among the recent prime ministers are G. Gorin’s tragicomedy “... Forget Herostratus!”, Three variations based on the modern prose works “Songs of the Motherland”. The poster also presents performances for children.
Address: st. Seleznev, 46
Novosibirsk Classic Theater
Novosibirsk Classical Theater, as well as the First Theater, was born in the current century. Its creator was the actor and director Sergei Dubrovin, who formed a multi-faceted creative team of professional artists. The Novosibirsk Classic Theater was founded by a group of actors, opened for the audience with a play by V. Krasnogorov’s play “Everyone has his own star”, - October 19, 2007, on the Lyceum Pushkin Day.
The Latin word "classicus" in translation means "exemplary". The title of the “classical” is based on the main principle by which the theater is guided in its work, namely, to be a model of deep, moral ethics. Carrying out productions of works of playwrights, representing different countries and different eras, the theater focuses on the traditions of Russian classical psychological theater. Annually two new performances are released. The repertoire includes plays by Chekhov, Vampilov, Scheffer and others.
Address: st. Sverdlov, 10
