Alexandrinsky Theatre

The Alexandrinsky Theatre (Russian: Александринский театр) or Russian State Pushkin Academy Drama Theater (Российский государственный академический театр драмы им. А. С. Пушкина) is a theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The Alexandrinsky Theatre is the oldest Russian national theatre. It was founded on 30 August 1756 by a Senate decree signed by Elizabeth of Russia to play Fonvizin, Lukin, Racine, Molière, Beaumarchais, Voltaire, and Derzhavin.

Since 1832, the theatre has occupied an Empire-style building that Carlo Rossi designed. It was built in 1828-1832 on Alexandrinsky Square (now Ostrovsky Square), which is situated on Nevsky Prospekt between the Russian State Library and Anichkov Palace. The theatre and the square were named after Empress consort Alexandra Feodorovna. The building is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments.

The premières of numerous Russian plays have been performed at the stage of the Alexandrinsky, including plays by Alexandr Griboyedov, Aleksandr Ostrovsky, and Anton Chekhov. Famous directors who have staged work there include Vsevolod Meyerhold, Grigori Kozintsev, Georgy Tovstonogov, and Nikolay Akimov.

On 30 August 2006 the theatre reopened after reconstruction.

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NeKiPiSHui
10 June 2012
So many interesting pieces and great actors I have seen in this theatre. Recommended especially if you know Russian!
Leila Kush
10 August 2013
Dear guests from China! Please do not talk and make noise during the performance. And if it is possible, do not take little children to the theatre. Thank you! Have a nice time in Saint-Petersburg!
Annika
25 October 2011
Worth to watch it: Geda Gabler :)
Елизавета Мамедова
Один из царских театров! Один зал стоит того, чтобы побывать в театре им. А.С. Пушкина!Царская ложа закрыта, любоваться можно из зала.Труппа заслуженная и народная, репертуар классика!Все на уровне
Ekaterina Loskutova
10 April 2017
"Укрощение строптивой" по Шекспиру. Очень сильная труппа: вместе представляют одну мысль, один сюжет, в конце спектакля всегда хочется обнять всех и каждого. Замечательные актеры, низкий поклон ????????
Sasha Vasilevskaya
2 April 2014
"Ксения. История любви" - прекрасный спектакль, но, как и все современные постановки, на ценителя. Игра актеров захватывает! А если вам близок религиозный аспект сюжета, то точно не разочаруетесь!
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