Rossiya Theatre
«Karo Film Pushkinsky» Cinema (1997–2012) «Rossiya» Cinema (1961–1997) | |
Pushkinsky Cinema Theatre, 2009 | |
Address |
Moscow Russia |
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Coordinates | 55°45′58″N 37°36′27″E / 55.766111°N 37.6075°E |
Owner | Karo Film |
Designation | Monument of architecture |
Capacity |
1750 (2056 when is was a cinema hall) |
Production | Beauty and the Beast (musical) (revival) |
Construction | |
Opened | 1961 |
Reopened | 2012 |
Rebuilt | 1997, 2012 |
Tenants | |
Stage Entertainment | |
Website | |
http://www.stage-musical.ru/rossiya |
The Rossiya Theatre (Russian: Театр «Россия»), formerly known as the Pushkinsky Cinema (Russian: Кинотеатр «Пушкинский») is monument of architecture and currently the largest theatre in Moscow operated by Stage Entertainment. It is located in Pushkinskaya Square.
History
Since the early 1960s, it was the largest cinema hall in Europe and the main cinema hall of the USSR. The Rossiya Cinema was built in 1961 and became the largest of its kind in Europe. The cinema has always hosted major events, such as the Moscow International Film Festival.
In 1997, The Rossiya was leased (and then eventually sold) to the large film distributor Karo Film, which renovated the theatre and changed its name to Pushkinsky. The Pushkinsky was leased in 2012 to Stage Entertainment Russia for a period of five years.
Productions
- 2012-2014: The Little Mermaid (Russian premiering, 503 perf)
- 2014: Chicago (16 perf, Continuation of the original revival premiering in October 5, 2013 in MDM Theatre)
- 2014-2015: Beauty and the Beast (revival, 245 perf)
- 2015-2016: Singin' in the Rain (Russian premiering, Currently playing)
See also
- Pushkinskaya Square
- Tverskaya Street
- MDM Theater (also operated by Stage Entertainment)
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pushkinsky Cinema. |
- Rossiya Theatre - Stage Entertainment Russia
- Stage Entertainment Theatres Russia
- «Karo Film Pushkinsky» Cinema (Internet Archive)
- The Rossiya Theatre has opened for musicals