Tickets Anna Karenina (Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre), Saint Petersburg

Please note that the cast may change.

Director: Boris Eifman.

The Alexandrinsky Theatre presents Boris Eifman’s ballet «Anna Karenina». The production premiered in 2005, and for twenty years now, this performance has enjoyed immense popularity. Tickets for the ballet «Anna Karenina» are still best purchased in advance.

This choreographic masterpiece reveals the timeless plot of Leo Tolstoy’s famous novel through the language of dance. At the center is a love triangle in which Anna Karenina, crushed by sensual attraction, breaks off her marriage to Alexei Karenin for a passionate affair with Alexei Vronsky. Boris Eifman’s choreography focuses not on the external action, but on conveying the heroine’s internal psychological drama. Through the body’s fluidity, tension, and sharp contrasts of movement, the dancers convey the emotional depth of the characters—from the rapture of love to despair and loneliness, from Anna’s unconditional happiness to the realization that her passion for Vronsky has ruined her life. The Eifman Ballet Theatre troupe, demonstrating the highest level of performance technique, reveals a world of passion in which a woman, torn apart by internal conflict, loses touch with her son, society, and herself. Tchaikovsky’s music, expressive set design, and magnificent costumes enhance the emotional impact and immerse the audience in the atmosphere of Tolstoy’s era. Eifman emphasizes the universality of his production, arguing that similar stories—in which marriages are destroyed, social conventions are ignored, and children suffer for the sake of powerful feelings—are happening everywhere today. Having forgotten everything, Anna becomes a hostage to her own passion, realizing the impossibility of finding a way out of this labyrinth of psychological twists.

Boris Eifman’s ballet is not a retelling, but an independent choreographic statement, inspired by the motifs of Tolstoy’s novel. For two decades, this performance has been selling out at the best theater venues in the world and remains in demand among audiences thanks to the accurate conveyance of the emotional twists and turns and the energy of the heroine’s inner world.

Venue

The ballet «Anna Karenina», staged by the Boris Eifman Ballet Theater, will be performed on the stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater in St. Petersburg.

How much are tickets for the ballet «Anna Karenina»?

The ticket price depends on the seat location in the auditorium. In addition to the stalls, seats in the dress circle and balcony are also available.

Buy tickets for the ballet «Anna Karenina» at the Alexandrinsky Theatre online: seat selection and reservations

You can purchase tickets on our website. To place an order, simply provide your contact information: phone number and email address. Our convenient interactive seating plan will help you quickly select the seats that best suit your preferences. After payment, your e-tickets will be sent to the email address you provided—you can save them on your device or print them out before going to the theatre.