About event
Date
13 May
Time
19:00
Duration
~ 2 hours
Place
Maly Theater
«Anna Karenina» at the Maly Theatre is a dramatic production based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy, staged by director Andrey Prikotenko. The premiere took place on November 7, 2025, on the main stage in the heart of Moscow. Buying tickets for «Anna Karenina» is easy online at biletprivet.com — official tickets guarantee authentic seats and hassle-free entry to the auditorium.
About «Anna Karenina»: Plot, Concept, and Director’s Vision
«Anna Karenina» is a large-scale three-act production by the Maly Theatre. A story of love, passion, and difficult life choices unfolds through a profound directorial concept, while the actors create a vivid and emotional picture that is well worth seeing in person.
The action takes place in St. Petersburg in the second half of the 19th century. A married aristocrat meets an officer, and this encounter irrevocably destroys her familiar family life. The stage action explores the conflict between passion and moral duty, personal freedom and the unyielding laws of high society.
- Genre — drama
- Source — L. N. Tolstoy
- Director — Andrey Prikotenko
- Venue — Maly Theatre, main stage, Moscow
- Premiere — November 7, 2025
- Language — Russian
Andrey Prikotenko’s directorial concept moves away from the conventional period-costume aesthetic. The staging is built around a mesmerizing visual leitmotif of snow. The vast white expanse of the stage becomes a metaphor for the chill of high society, the growing alienation, and the inevitability of the characters’ fate.
The set design is strikingly minimalist. The acting style is sharp, graphic, and psychologically precise. The audience sees not merely an illustration of the original novel, but a stage statement about the price of life’s choices. Reviews following the premiere screenings note the aesthetic restraint of the stage action.
«Anna Karenina» at the Maly Theatre is one of the standout events of the season, holding a special place in the repertoire of the celebrated company.
Key highlights:
- the visual leitmotif of snow and white space
- minimalist set design
- the physicality of the leading roles
- lighting and sound
- the psychological texture of the ensemble
Cast and Roles
«Anna Karenina» features performers from the Maly Theatre’s main company along with guest artists. The play demands the highest level of craft from its participants. The interaction between the actors is built so that each performer becomes part of a single stage organism. Andrey Prikotenko has assembled an acting ensemble to bring his vision to life.
- Polina Dolinskaya — the leading role
- Viktor Nizovoy — Alexei Karenin
- Gleb Podgorodinsky — Stiva Oblonsky
- Alexei Vronsky — the performer is to be confirmed in the official playbill
- Director — Andrey Prikotenko
The cast and roles are accurate as of the publication date; the role of Alexei Vronsky is to be confirmed in the playbill on the official website of the Maly Theatre.
The exact performance schedule and any cast changes are published on the official website of the Maly Theatre. The cast may vary — check the playbill before your visit.
Schedule and Upcoming Performances
The upcoming performances of «Anna Karenina» at the Maly Theatre will take place on the main stage in the heart of Moscow on the following dates:
- May 13 at 7:00 p.m.
- May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
- June 27 at 6:00 p.m.
- June 28 at 6:00 p.m.
The running time of the play is to be confirmed in the official playbill. The most convenient way to buy tickets for «Anna Karenina» on any of these dates is online at our website biletprivet.com — this way you get a confirmed seat and up-to-date information about the show. The schedule is subject to change.
Main stage address: Teatralnaya Square, 1/6, Moscow (Teatralnaya metro station).
How to Buy Tickets for «Anna Karenina» Online
The most convenient way to buy tickets for «Anna Karenina» at the Maly Theatre is through our website. This option only takes a few minutes and lets you choose your seat in the auditorium yourself, without leaving home.
Step-by-step purchase guide:
- Go to biletprivet.com.
- Find «Anna Karenina» at the Maly Theatre using the search bar or the playbill.
- Choose a convenient date and showtime.
- Open the interactive seating chart and pick a seat in the area you prefer (stalls, dress circle, upper circle, box, or balcony).
- Proceed to checkout and pay using your preferred method.
- Receive your e-ticket by email — just show it at the entrance from your phone screen or print it out.
Benefits of buying tickets online on our website:
- guaranteed authenticity of tickets
- the chance to pick the best available seats
- quick delivery of the e-ticket to your email
- up-to-date information on cast changes and schedule updates
- order from anywhere, anytime
To avoid any mix-ups, double-check the date in advance, choose the right stage (main or Shchepkinskaya), and verify the cast on the day of the performance.
The Maly Theatre: History and the Place of «Anna Karenina» in the Repertoire
The Maly Theatre, where «Anna Karenina» is performed, is one of the oldest dramatic companies in Russia. The Maly Theatre’s troupe has been performing for more than 200 years on Teatralnaya Square in the heart of Moscow. Andrey Prikotenko’s production has fit organically into the Maly Theatre’s main repertoire.
- Founded — 1806; the building opened in 1824
- Status — cultural landmark, state-protected site
- Main stage — Teatralnaya Square, 1/6, Moscow
- Metro — Teatralnaya, Okhotny Ryad
The building on Teatralnaya Square opened in 1824. The theatre was granted imperial status. The company is protected by the state as a cultural landmark. Prikotenko’s new production expands the contemporary playbill canon of the Maly Theatre.
The theatre’s playbill features drama, comedy, and contemporary stage productions.
Audience Reviews and Expert Opinion
Viewers who have seen «Anna Karenina» at the Maly Theatre note the cohesive impression, the well-tuned rhythm, and the physicality of the leading roles. The premiere of the new directorial version took place on November 7, 2025, and became a notable event in the theatrical life of Moscow.
- Premiere — November 7, 2025
- Director — Andrey Prikotenko
- Age rating — 16+
- Running time — to be confirmed in the playbill
«Anna Karenina» leaves a cohesive impression thanks to the unity of form and content. Reviews in specialist publications highlight the well-tuned rhythm, the lighting, and the minimalist set design. Audience impressions often single out the overall dynamic of the action and the physicality of the leading roles.
Photos from the stage are published on the Maly Theatre’s official account; photo galleries give a sense of the costumes and sets before your visit.
What to keep in mind before purchasing:
- stalls tickets are best for close-ups, while the dress circle offers the overall composition
- age rating 16+
- tickets for premiere and holiday dates sell out first — place your order early at biletprivet.com