The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater is a very popular destination for the theater goers in Saint Petersburg. This theater house was previously known as the Kirov Opera and Ballet Theater. It came to be known by its present name, The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater from 1992.
In 1944 the building of the theatre had to be restored. The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater is situated at 1, Teatralnaya Square in Saint Petersburg.
The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater in Saint Petersburg was built in 1859. The Mariinsky Company took over the building from another theater company of Saint Petersburg. The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater before the revolution in Russia received patronage from the royal family of Russia.
At this reputed theater of Saint Petersburg the famous singer Fiodor Shaliapin has performed. Some of the noted danseuses like Matilda Kshesinskaya,
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Vatslav Nizhinsky and Anna Pavlova have also performed on the prestigious stage of The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater. Rudolf Nureev, the famous ballet artist performed here.
During the Siege of Leningrad the theater house was damaged. Later in the year 1944 it was restored. Since then The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater in Saint Petersburg has remained a source of entertainment for the theater lovers in Russia. One of the major attractions of The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater is the performances of classical ballet. Under the conductor, Yuri Temirkanov the theater house received high acclamations. The present Chief Conductor of The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater is Valery Gergiev.
During the month of September, performances are not held at The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater. Visitors can collect their tickets from 11 am to 6.30 pm. The performance for evening show commences at 6.30 pm. The matinee shows at the Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater begins from 11.30 am.
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