About event
Date
7 November
Time
18:00
Duration
~ 2 hours
Place
Alexandrinsky Theater
The "Theatrical Prologue" tour at the Alexandrinsky Theatre is a fascinating journey into the world of theatrical art and history. The Alexandrinsky Theatre, designed by the outstanding architect Karl Ivanovich Rossi, is a true architectural masterpiece that has attracted the attention of art and culture connoisseurs for centuries.
During the tour, visitors will be able to walk through the Carriage Gallery, the Audience and Tsar's Foyers, which preserve the spirit of bygone eras and the grandeur of the imperial era. Particular attention is paid to the Tsar's Box and the Personal Box of Emperor Nicholas I, where visitors will learn many interesting facts and legends associated with these historical places.
One of the most exciting moments of the tour is the story of the finds discovered under the floor of the auditorium during the reconstruction of the theatre in 2006. These finds shed light on many of the mysteries and secrets that shroud the history of the theater.