Dnepropetrovsk is one of the largest industrial centers of Ukraine. But this does not in the least interfere with the cozy accommodation in this city of ten theaters of different directions, genres and, of course, the sizes.
Dnepropetrovsk Academic Theater of Russian Drama named after M. Gorky
Old-timer of the Ukrainian theatrical world, one of the oldest theaters of the country. Its building, built in 1847 by the merchant Lutsk, is a monument of architecture of national importance. However, the theater itself was founded only in 1927 by the executive committee of the City Council on the basis of the Maly Theater in Moscow, which toured in those years in Dnepropetrovsk. The theater was headed by the actor and director of the Maly Theater Vladimir Ermolov-Borozdin. It is he who owns the famous saying and creative credo: "With contemporaries talking about the modern in modern language."
In the 1920-30s. almost all the plays of Maxim Gorky were put on the stage of the theater, so in 1934 the theater was given his name. However, the repertoire of the Dnepropetrovsk Academic Theater of Russian Drama has never been confined to Gorky's works - theatergoers celebrate the high skill of the creative team and a diverse repertoire throughout the entire period of the Melpomene Palace. Many performances are listed in the Golden Fund of the Theatrical Art of Ukraine
Theater is located at: Dnepropetrovsk, Karl Marx Avenue, 97.
Dnepropetrovsk Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater named after TG Shevchenko
Dnepropetrovsk Academic Ukrainian the T. Shevchenko Music and Drama Theater was founded in 1918 and was originally located in Kiev. It was the first professional theater in Ukraine and was originally called the First State Drama Theater of the Ukrainian SSR. T. Shevchenko. In the years 1921-26. the theater successfully toured across Ukraine, and in 1927 was transferred to Dnepropetrovsk. The status of the academic was received in 2004.
From the very beginning the theater enjoyed tremendous popularity with the viewer - this explains the success of the theater's numerous tours . The theater has a rich repertoire, especially popular in the post-war years were the plays "Zaporozhets for the Danube", " May Night "," Trembita ". In 1951, his play" Forever Together "staged by L . D . Dmitriko was awarded the Stalin Prize of the III degree . Now Dnepropetrovsk Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater . T . G . Shevchen ko regularly replenishes its repertoire with works of world and domestic drama, without bypassing the script contemporaries .
Theater is located at: Dnipropetrovsk, st. Lenina, 5 (corner of Lenin street and Teatralnoy Boulevard)
Dnepropetrovsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
Dnepropetrovsk Opera Theater (DROT) - the original name of the theater - was founded in 1931. He did not last long - after the war he officially ceased his activities.
Only in 1974 the theater was revived as the Dnepropetrovsk Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. On December 28, 1974, the premiere was the version of Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake.
At present the theater successfully tours not only in Ukraine, but also outside the country. Performances set by this collective are often awarded various awards - for example, the production of "Bogdan Khmelnitsky" was awarded the National Prize. T. Shevchenko and progastrolirovala for many countries in Europe and Asia. The status of the academic theater was in 2003. In addition, it is within the walls of this theater that many tours of musical groups of Ukraine, Russia and other countries are conducted.
The theater is located at: Dnepropetrovsk, Ave. Karla Marksa, 72 A.
Dnepropetrovsk Philharmonic
The Philharmonic was built in 1912 and was originally planned as the "Theater-Club of the Public Assembly". At one time it was called "Ekaterinoslav skyscraper", then in 1917 the building was given to the Railwaymen's Club. And in 1936 Dnepropetrovsk Regional Executive Committee decided to organize the State Philharmonic Society at the regional theater trust. The first season of the Philharmonic was opened by the then famous opera singer Ksenia Derzhinskaya
In February 1939 a symphony orchestra was conducted here, the conductor of which was Solomon Feldman. On the stage of the Philharmonic they successfully performed: Lyubov Orlova, Arkady Raikin, Claudia Shulzhenko, jazz orchestra Leonid Utyosov and other pop stars of the 20th century.
During the Great Patriotic War, the building of the philharmonic society was lucky: it turned out to be the only building in the city center that the bomb did not hit. However, since its construction it has never been restored, as it was in the possession of different creative collectives. And only in 2001 the building was returned to the regional philharmonic society - alas! - in a deplorable state. Now it is being restored.
Dnepropetrovsk city puppet theater
Dnepropetrovsk city puppet theater - one of the youngest theaters in Dnepropetrovsk - opened in August 2001. And on the International Day of Puppeteers, on March 25, 2005, the theater found its home at: Dnepropetrovsk, Ave. Heroes, 40-A, in the building of kindergarten No. 144.
His troupe "grew up" from a small creative association of actors of the former puppet theater in Moscow - it consists of both well-known and remarkable young artists. The puppet theater every weekend surprises the young spectators with wonderful ideas, creating an atmosphere of a fairy tale in a small cozy room
House of Organ and Chamber Music
Previously housed the Bryansk Cathedral - a building built in 1915 is considered one of the most beautiful buildings of the twentieth century. For the first time the organ sounds here were heard on April 28, 1987. In the hall with excellent acoustics, the German twin mechanical "Sauer" organ with 30 registers and 2,074 pipes was installed. In the House of Organ Music there are regularly held concerts of such famous musical groups of the country as the Rhapsody Salon Orchestra, the Divertissement Chamber Orchestra, the Enel Ensemble of Soloists and many others.
Location: Dnepropetrovsk, Ave. Kalinina, 66.
Theater of one actor "Creek"
Municipal Ukrainian theater of one actor "Creek" was created in December 1989. Its founder and artistic director, Honored Artist of Ukraine, laureate of numerous awards MV Melnik is also an actor, director, screenwriter, director and costume designer of each performance. Performances in this unique theater are held every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. In the repertoire of the theater as the classical works of L. Tolstoy, F. Dostoyevsky, and works of contemporary playwrights.
The theater is located at: Dnepropetrovsk, ul. Karla Libknekhta, 1.
Dnepropetrovsk Regional Youth Theater "Chamber Scene"
Theater "Chamber Scene" was founded in 1927 - true, at that time it was called "Ukrainian Pedagogical Theater of Young Spectator" . A . C . Pushkin ". In 1939 a puppet theater was opened here, which coexisted peacefully under one roof with the Dnipropetrovsk Youth Theater . And only in 1997 both theaters united under the name of Dnepropetrovsk Regional Ukrainian Youth Theater . Now in repertoire of the Youth Theater 26 performances, both puppetry and gaming, most of which are delivered specifically for children of different ages . However, there are in the theater repertoire and adult performances .
There is a youth theater at the address: Dnipropetrovsk, Moskovskaya St. 21.
Other theaters and theatrical studios of Dnepropetrovsk
In addition, there are several theaters in different directions in Dnepropetrovsk: the KVN Theater of the DGU "Players", the theater of author's interpretations and experimental stage "Bubamara", the children's musical and choreographic theater "Golden Key", Dnipropetrovsk theater studio-studio "Believe! "And chamber theater" Jui ", created by the participants of the youth movement" Experiment "for the promotion of avant-garde theater in Ukraine.