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It seemed to me that in this beautiful building, flooded with electric light, I would forget the thorny path of a provincial actor, that all my bright dreams about the present would come true here art theater. Every time I entered new theater, I was overcome by some kind of awe and I found myself walking along its corridors on tiptoe, in awe.

N. I. Sobolshchikov-Samarin

The Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Drama Theater named after M. Gorky is one of the oldest in Russia, more than 200 years old. The history of the theater begins from the time when Prince Shakhovskoy, having moved permanently to Nizhny Novgorod and transporting the troupe and property of his serf theater to the city, opened the Nizhny Novgorod Public Theater, and his serf actors played in it the first performance based on the comedy of D. I. Fonvizin "Governor's Choice"

The prince himself selected plays for productions, giving preference to the classical repertoire, and in addition to comedies, tragedies and vaudevilles, his theater also staged operas and ballets.

History of the theater

Until 1838, the theater regularly gave performances - until frequent changes of owners began. It was during this difficult period that Nicholas I ordered the construction of a new theater building and theater square. Alas, already in 1953 the theater burned down, only to reopen two years later in the house of the merchant Pyotr Bugrov.

However, the theater's affairs only worsened. The actors had nothing to pay, money was needed for repairs, and the entrepreneurs kept changing and changing, unable to change the situation. Everything was heading towards the fact that the theater in Nizhny Novgorod would finally cease to exist.

The situation was saved by the All-Russian Industrial and Art Exhibition, which was to be held in Nizhny Novgorod in 1896. The City Duma decided that the absence of a theater in such a situation could well compromise the city, and therefore it needed to be urgently repaired.

In 1968, the theater was awarded the title “academic”. 6 People's Artists of Russia, 1 Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, 6 Honored Artists of Russia, 5 Honored Cultural Workers of the Russian Federation work here.

Theater repertoire

The theater's repertoire has always been based on best examples world classics and modern dramaturgy. The Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theater is the only one in the country on whose stage, since 1901, all the plays of the great countryman M. Gorky and individual dramatizations of his prose have been staged.

Since 1896, the theater has been located in one of the most beautiful buildings on the central street of the city, built according to the design of the chief architect of the imperial theaters, Academician V. A. Shreter.

IN recent years the theater took part in international and all-Russian theater festivals and forums in

Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Drama Theater named after M. Gorky
Theater building (2008)
Founded
Director	Kainov, Boris Petrovich
Artistic director	Demurov, Georgy Sergeevich
Website	http://www.drama.nnov.ru
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Nizhny Novgorod State Order of the Red Banner of Labor Academic Drama Theater named after M. Gorky is one of the oldest Russian theaters. The history of the theater's creation dates back to 1798, when Prince N. G. Shakhovskoy opened a public theater in Nizhny Novgorod. . On February 7, the first public performance of D. I. Fonvizin’s comedy “The Tutor’s Choice” took place.

History of the theater

Titles

The theater had the following names:

C - Nizhny Novgorod Theater of Prince Shakhovsky (City and Fair)
C - Nizhny Novgorod Theater
S - Nikolaevsky Nizhny Novgorod drama theater
C - Nizhny Novgorod Soviet City Theater
S - 1st State Theater
C - Nizhny Novgorod State Theater
S - First Gorky Drama Theater
S - Gorky Regional Drama Theater
S - Gorky Regional Drama Theater
S - Gorky State Drama Theater
S - Gorky State Drama Theater named after M. Gorky
S - Gorky State Order of the Red Banner of Labor Drama Theater named after M. Gorky
S - Gorky State Order of the Red Banner of Labor Academic Drama Theater named after M. Gorky
C - Nizhny Novgorod State Order of the Red Banner of Labor Academic Drama Theater named after M. Gorky

19th century history

“it was a gloomy, clumsy building, with the smell of lamp oil, with thick, plain, bleached logs connecting the stall-shaped boxes that supported the roof, with the backstage door blackened from dilapidation and soot from the lamps... On both sides of the curtain there were two huge and greasy holes, in which during intermissions one could constantly see someone's eyes, even sometimes with a nose, accompanied by two fingers, making observations easier, the curly head of a worker could be seen, who had the duty of raising the front curtain and who patriarchally sometimes stuck out this curly head from behind a doorframe with lyres ..."

With the death of the prince in 1824, the theater's affairs went worse, since Shakhovsky's heirs did not like the stage business. In 1827, two wealthy theatergoers Rasputin and Klimov bought the theater, including the scenery and troupe, for 100 thousand rubles. The brilliant period in the history of the theater lasted until 1838, when a series of changes in the owners of the theater began. The quality of the play fell, and losses from maintaining the theater grew. In 1853 the theater burned down.

The site for the new theater was planned on the Verkhne-Volzhskaya embankment back in 1846, but Nicholas I determined the place for Theater Square on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya. The city's lack of funds to purchase land from private owners and build construction constantly delayed the implementation of the project.

At the request of the City Duma " The highest permission to assign the name “Nikolaevsky” to the newly built Nizhny Novgorod city theater, in grateful remembrance of the blessed memory of the late Emperor Nicholas I, who personally outlined in the city plan the place for the construction of the building", the theater received the name Nikolaevsky.

On September 1, 1896, the drama troupe, headed by N. I. Sobolshchikov-Samarin, opened the new season with the drama “The Leaves Are Rusting” by A. I. Sumbatov-Yuzhin.

In 1956-1962, the main director of the theater was the student and follower of the outstanding director A. Ya. Tairov, People's Artist of the RSFSR, Laureate of the USSR State Prize M. A. Gersht. Gersht combined in his work vivid entertainment, scale and sharpness of form with psychological depth and philosophical insight into drama. Under him, the troupe was replenished with many now well-known artists, such as L. S. Drozdova, V. V. Vikhrov, N. G. Voloshin, V. Ya. Dvorzhetsky, V. Ya. Samoilov, V. I. Kuznetsov.

In 1968, the play “At the Lower Depths” by M. Gorky and three of its creators - director B. D. Voronov, artist V. Ya. Gerasimenko, People's Artist of the RSFSR N. A. Levkoev, performer of the role of Luke - were awarded the State Prize of the RSFSR named after K . S. Stanislavsky.

In 1968, the leading actress of the theater A. N. Samarina was awarded the honorary title People's Artist USSR for outstanding creative achievements. Many creative workers of the theater have been awarded honorary titles of Russia, and are also laureates of the Nizhny Novgorod Prize.

In 1968, the theater was awarded the title “academic” - the second of the peripheral theaters in Russia.

In 1993, at the Russian Theater Festival named after M. Gorky, the play "The Zykovs" based on the play by M. Gorky received Main prize for best direction (honored artist of the Russian Federation G. G. Mikhailov)

The Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theater is the only one in the country on whose stage, since 1901, all the plays of M. Gorky and individual dramatizations of his prose have been staged. “The glory of the Nizhny Novgorod Theater has long been determined by the depth of development of characters, the accuracy of psychological motivations, and rich acting humor... The traditions of the theater were formed under the direct influence of the dramaturgy of the writer whose name it bears,” wrote “Theater” magazine in 1965.

Main theater directors

1893-1899 N. I. Sobolshchikov-Samarin
1899-1900 S. A. Korsikov-Andreev
1900-1902 K. N. Nezlobin
1902-1908 D. I. Basmanov
1908-1910 M. E. Evgeniev
1911-1912 P. P. Struisky
1912-1913 I. V. Lozanovsky
1916-1918 I. A. Rostovtsev
1918-1922 directors' board
1922-1924 S. Ya. Stupetsky
1924-1936 N. I. Sobolshchikov-Samarin (from 1936 to 1945 - artistic consultant)
1936-1940 E. A. Brill (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)
1940-1942 V.Z Mass
1942-1956 N. A. Pokrovsky (People's Artist of the Russian Federation)
1956-1962 M. A. Gersht (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)
1962-1971 B. D. Voronov (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)
1971-1975 K. M. Dubinin
1975-1979 G. V. Menshenin (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)
1979-1985 A.A Koshelev
1985-1988 O. I. Dzhangisherashvili (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)
1988-1991 E. D. Tabachnikov (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)

Theater troupe

Today's theater day

The theater is headed

Director: B.P. Kainov - Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation, awarded the badge of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation “For Achievements in Culture”, Laureate of the Nizhny Novgorod City Prize.
artistic director: G. S. Demurov - famous in Nizhny Novgorod and in Russia, People's Artist of the Russian Federation, laureate of the awards. N. I. Sobolshchikov-Samarin and the city of Nizhny Novgorod

Touring activities have resumed:

2008 - Sarov
2009 - Tula
2011 - Yoshkar-Ola Republic of Mari El

The theater successfully takes part in international and all-Russian theater festivals and forums

1993, All-Russian theater festival in Nizhny Novgorod - the play “The Zykovs” (director - Honored Artist of the Russian Federation G. G. Mikhailov) was awarded the Grand Prix for best director. The performer of the role of Sophia, Honored Artist of the RSFSR T. Yu. Kirillova, received the prize “For Best Actress”.
2002, festival “The Oldest Theaters of Russia” in Kaluga - the play “Forest” by A. N. Ostrovsky (director - Honored Artist of the Russian Federation V. F. Bogomazov). The festival diplomas were awarded to People's Artist of the Russian Federation V.V. Nikitin (the role of Neschastlivtsev) for loyalty to the traditions of Russian realistic theater and Honored Artist of the Russian Federation A.V. Murisep (the role of Milonov) for the best performance of a supporting role.
2004, V International Volkov Festival in Yaroslavl - the play “Tartuffe, or the Deceiver” by J.-B. Moliere (director - People's Artist of the Russian Federation, State Prize laureate A. Ivanov) received the Crystal Bell prize
2004, II International Theater Forum “Golden Knight” in Moscow - the same performance received a diploma “For the best scenography” (designer E. M. Voronina).
2006, IV International festival“Slavic theatrical meetings” in Bryansk - a performance based on the play “An Angel Came Out of the Fog” by Pyotr Gladilin was shown
2008, III All-Russian Theater Festival “The Oldest Theaters of Russia” in Kaluga - the same performance took part.
2008, II Interregional Theater Festival named after N. Kh. Rybakov, Tambov - the play “Simplicity is enough for every wise man” was presented (director - V.M. Portnov), received for the performance: Laureate diploma “For the best cast", Demurov G.S. - the title of "Actor of Russia" and the N. Kh. Rybakov Prize, V. Ometov - the "Hope of the Union" prize and diploma of the Laureate of the Union of Artists of the Russian Federation.
2008 - Theater festival “At the GOLDEN GATE”, Vladimir Performance “Simplicity is enough for every wise man.”
2008 - IX International Theater Festival named after. F. Volkova in Yaroslavl. Performance "Marriage". S. V. Blokhin - The Council of Critics of the IX International Volkov Festival awarded the best acting works with diplomas and prizes: Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Sergei Valerievich Blokhin for the role of Scrambled Eggs in the play “Marriage” by N. Gogol
2009 - XVII International Festival “Slavic Theater Meetings”, Bryansk. The play “Marriage” by N. Gogol. Laureate diploma “Best Actor” - Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Blokhin, Sergei Valerievich for the role of Scrambled Eggs

Nizhny Novgorod Prize, awarded by the city administration for works of great scientific, economic or social significance, were awarded

performances
- “Romeo and Juliet” by W. Shakespeare (director V. F. Bogomazov, 1994),
- "The Adventures of Mr. C." M. Bulgakov based on N. Gogol’s poem “ Dead souls"(director L. S. Belyavsky, 2002)
actors
- M. P. Alasheyeva, V. V. Nikitin, G. S. Demurov, S. V. Blokhin, T. Yu. Kirillova, Yu. M. Kotov, E. A. Surodeikina.

The new management, remaining faithful to the classics, has set a course for updating the repertoire, and a program is being implemented to return Gorky’s drama to the theater stage.

The practice of public discussions of prime ministers is being revived.

Modern theater troupe

Repertoire

Outstanding productions of past years

- “The Bourgeois” by M. Gorky. Directed by N. I. Sobolshchikov-Samarin
- “Fire Bridge” by Romashov
- “Fury” by Yanovsky
- “Shot” by Bezymensky
- “Fear” by Afinogenov
- “The Last” by M. Gorky. Directed by Lermin
- “The Zykovs” by M. Gorky. Director E. A. Brill
“Where the Rivers Flow” by A. Sosnin
“Everything remains for the people” by S. Aleshin
"Lost Son" by R. Blauman

Current repertoire

Notes

Literature

Alekseeva A. N. Cultural construction of the Gorky region 1917-1957. Collection. - Gorky Book Publishing House, 1957.

Institutions of culture and art of Nizhny Novgorod
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The Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Drama Theater named after M. Gorky is one of the oldest in Russia, more than 200 years old.

It traces its chronicle back to 1798, when the serf theater of Prince N.G. Shakhovsky was opened and on February 7 the first public performance of D.I.’s comedy took place. Fonvizin "Choice of a tutor".

One of the prince’s city houses on the corner of Bolshaya and Malaya Pecherskaya streets was rebuilt as a theater. The theater's repertoire was the same as on the capital's stages. In addition to comedies, tragedies, and vaudevilles, operas and ballets were staged.

Since 1798, the Nizhny Novgorod Theater was headed by:
1798-1824 Prince N.G. Shakhovskaya
1824-1827 - heirs of the prince
1827-1839 entrepreneur I.A. Rasputin
1847-1877 F.K. Smolkov
1877-1881 various entrepreneurs
1881-1891 D.A. Belsky

Many of the best pages in the chronicle of the Nizhny Novgorod theater are associated with the activities of the outstanding Russian actor, director and entrepreneur Nikolai Ivanovich Sobolshchikov-Samarin, who worked on the Nizhny Novgorod stage in 1892-99. The current building of the handsome theater on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, built in 1896, is also consecrated in his name. The author of the project was the chief architect of the imperial theaters, Academician V.A. Shreter, and the work was supervised by the young Nizhny Novgorod architect P.P. Malinovsky.

On July 17, 1894, the first stone was laid in the foundation of the future theater, and on May 14, 1896, the grand opening of the new theater took place. performance-opera M.I. Glinka "Life for the Tsar" with the participation of young F.I. Chaliapin

Sobolshchikov-Samarin himself spoke about the theater like this:
“I was delighted with the new building. Everything about it made me happy. It seemed to me that in this beautiful building, flooded with electric light, I would forget the thorny path of a provincial actor, that all my bright dreams about a real art theater would come true here. Every time, When I entered a new theater, I was seized with a kind of awe and I found myself walking along its corridors on tiptoe, in awe."

On September 1, 1896, the drama by A.I. Sumbatov-Yuzhin's "The Leaves Are Rusting" opened the new season with a drama troupe headed by N.I. Sobolshchikov-Samarin. Sobolshchikov-Samarin played a huge role in the development of the Nizhny Novgorod theater in the new period from 1924 to 1945. Under him, the basic creative principles of the theater were determined, an interesting repertoire was formed, and a rich acting troupe was formed, which included wonderful artists:
A.N. Samarina, N.A. Levkoev, T.P. Rozhdestvenskaya, V.I. Razumov, M.K. Vysotsky, V.P. Golodkova, P.D. Muromtsev, P.B. Yudin, E.N. Agurov, M.M Belousov, V.F. Vasiliev, A.N. Goryanskaya, A.A. Dubensky, O.D. Kashutina, M.A. Prokopovich, V.A. Sokolovsky, S.V. Yurenev and others. Of all the classical dramaturgy, Sobolshchikov was closest to Ostrovsky and Gorky.

Main theater directors
1893-1899 N.I. Sobolshchikov-Samarin
1899-1900 S.A. Korsikov-Andreev
1900-1902 K.N. Nezlobin
1902-1908 D.I. Basmanov
1908-1910 M.E. Evgeniev
1911-1912 P.P. Struisky
1912-1913 I.V. Lozanovsky
1913-1916 A.A. Sumarokov
1916-1918 I.A. Rostovtsev
1918-1922 directors' panel
1922-1924 S.Ya. Stupetsky
1924-1936 N.I. Sobolshchikov-Samarin (from 1936 to 1945 - artistic consultant)
1936-1940 E.A. Brill (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)
1940-1942 V.Z Mass
1942-1956 N.A. Pokrovsky (People's Artist of the Russian Federation)
1956-1962 M.A. Gersht (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)
1962-1971 B.D. Voronov (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)
1971-1975 K.M. Dubinin
1975-1979 G.V. Menshenin (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)
1979-1985 A.A Koshelev
1985-1988 O.I. Dzhangisherashvili (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)
1988-1991 E.D. Tabachnikov (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation)

In 1942, the artistic direction of the theater was headed by the talented actor and director N.A. Pokrovsky, who remained in this post until 1956. This was a bright period in the life of the creative team, marked, first of all, by profound productions of Gorky’s drama. One of best performances Pokrovsky was "Barbarians". Theater magazine wrote about him:
“In 1943, M. Prokopovich revealed in Nadezhda Monakhova that strict purity, high demands on people, uncompromising feelings and actions that were later characteristic of her Varvara in “Dachniki.” E. Suslova carried these traditions through her Gorky roles: Lydia Somova , Antonina Dostigaeva and Polina from “The False Coin” - each in their own way stood up as a living reproach to the degraded, philistine world, its “greedy... pathetic inhabitants.”

Magazine "Theater" E. Balatova

From 1956 to 1962, the main director of the theater was People's Artist of the RSFSR, Laureate of the USSR State Prize M.A. Gersht. A student and follower of the outstanding director A.Ya. Tairov, Gersht combined in his work vivid entertainment, scale and sharpness of form with psychological depth and philosophical insight into drama. With him the troupe was replenished talented actors, among which are now widely known folk artists Russia L.S. Drozdova, V.V. Vikhrov, N.G. Voloshin, V.Ya.Dvorzhetsky, V.Ya.Samoilov, V.I.Kuznetsov.

In 1968, the theater was awarded the title "Academic".

Born on February 8, 1949 in Moscow in the family of a military man.

Honored Artist of the RSFSR (03/11/1983).
People's Artist of Russia (03/1/1994).

The first attempt, in 1966, to enter the theater school ended in failure. However, the following year she entered the drama studio at the Central Children's Theater. She studied at the studio for three years, and in 1970 she was accepted into the troupe of the Central children's theater, where she worked for 7 years.

In 1977-1991 - actress of the Moscow Theater. Mossovet, where she played many central roles in performances by contemporary authors. In parallel with her work in the theater in 1978-1982, she studied at State Institute theatrical arts them. A.V. Lunacharsky on a course with Oscar Yakovlevich Remez.

Since 1993 - actress of the Maly Theater.

In cinema since 1973. One of her first big film roles was Suzanne in Samson Samsonov’s detective story “A Purely English Murder” (1974).

Among best roles in the cinema - Lyudmila in Vladimir Menshov’s film “Moscow Doesn’t Believe in Tears” (1980), Alla in Tatiana Lioznova’s film “We, the Undersigned” (1981), Nina Solomatina “Carnival” (1981), Nadya Klyueva in Gerald Bezhanov’s comedy “The Most Charming and attractive" (1985), Galina Kadetova in Leonid Kvinikhidze's lyrical comedy "The Artist from Gribov" (1988), Katya in the film "Chinese Grandmother" (2009).

The actress uniquely combines inimitable comedic and dramatic talent.

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Sergei Vladimirovich takes part in projects of the Galaktika Theater - he plays Pyotr Grinev in the production of The Captain's Daughter.

For his skill in fencing, Sergei was awarded the prize “For the Best Trick” at the “Silver Sword” festival of the Russian Stuntmen Association and the Stuntmen Trade Union.

His first film work was an episode in “Secrets of Love”. This was followed by Volodya’s big role in the film “A Lifelong Night.” The next hero of Kempo was the hockey player Zimin in the film “Legend No. 17”.

The Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theater has been named after its fellow countryman, the Soviet writer-playwright M. Gorky, since 1943. The institution, which is one of the oldest public theaters in Russia, has changed its name more than once. In 1940 it received state status, in 1949 it was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, and in 1968 it was awarded the honorary title “Academic”. Today, this is the only stage in the world on which all of Gorky’s plays were presented to the audience.

The Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theater has educated many famous artists, including those awarded the titles “Honored” and “People’s”. IN different times the following performed on its stage: K. Stanislavsky, M. Ermolova, M. Shchepkin, V. Komissarzhevskaya, V. Dvorzhetsky, N. Levkoev, V. Samoilov, as well as other, no less famous masters of theatrical art.

Drama Theater in Nizhny Novgorod: poster 2020

Performances are announced on the official website for the current and next month. The poster states:

title of the production;
date and time of display;
age restrictions (6+, 12+, 14+, 16+, 18+).

By going to the website of the performance you are interested in, you can see the author of the play, the upcoming performance dates and the day of the premiere, brief description, list characters, actors and creative workers involved in the production.

Repertoire of the Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theater

The theater traditionally hosts performances based on literary works M. Gorky - “At the Lower Depths”, “Bourgeois”, etc., N. Gogol - “Marriage” and “Taras Bulba”, A. Chekhov - “ Cherry Orchard" and "Three Sisters", A. Ostrovsky - "Wolves and Sheep", A. Kuprin - " Garnet bracelet" For adult viewers, the repertoire includes: “Love's Lost Labour” by Shakespeare, “The Golovlevs” by M. Saltykov-Shchedrin, “Verona. Afterword" by G. Gorin, "Zoyka's Apartment" by M. Bulgakov, "The Third Truth, or the Story of a Crime" by O. Mikhailova, "Salome" by O. Wilde, etc.

Kids like “Puss in Boots”, younger schoolchildren like “Dunno Is Studying”, “The Tale of dead princess and seven heroes." Children over 12 years old are interested in more thoughtful performances - “Our Town” by T. Wilder, “That Same Munchausen” by G. Gorin, “Your Katya” by N. Pributkovskaya and many others.

The productions of the Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theater touch on various themes and genres, from tragedies to comedies. IN XIX century Its repertoire included operas and ballets, in particular - at the opening of the current building in 1896, the opera “A Life for the Tsar” by Glinka was shown.

Every year to the beginning theater season The troupe prepares premiere performances, tickets for which are sold out in advance.

Children's, matinee, and reduced-price performances begin at 11:00. Evening performances - at 18:30.

Theater box offices are open every day from 10:00 to 20:00. Breaks: 13:20-14:00 and 16:00-16:15.

Tickets

The ticket price depends on the performance, the selected part of the auditorium, row and seat.

Evening performances:

stalls and boxes of the benoir - 600-800 rubles;
mezzanine boxes and balcony - 500-700 rubles;
amphitheater - 200-500 rubles.

Daytime performances:

stalls and boxes of the benoir - 350-400 rubles;
mezzanine boxes and balcony - 300 rubles;
amphitheater - 150-250 rubles.

Children's and reduced-price productions:

stalls and boxes of the benoir - 250-300 rubles;
mezzanine boxes and balcony - 150-200 rubles;
amphitheater - 100-150 rubles.

Unnamed “Evening at the Theater” gift certificates worth 500 and 1000 rubles are available for sale.

Hall of the Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theater

The auditorium is divided into several characteristic sections located on four levels. The stalls occupy 14 rows, the balcony - 3, the amphitheater - 9. In the benoir there are 18 boxes, including the segments "A" and "B" closest to the stage, in the mezzanine - 12 boxes, including the letters "D" and "E". Of course, the choice of seats affects the cost of tickets.

Story

The first troupe at the private theater of the landowner Nikolai Shakhovsky was assembled from serfs who stood out among others for their acting talent. Having moved to Nizhny Novgorod for permanent residence, the prince took with him all the theater property and opened a public theater. The first performance was “The Tutor’s Choice” based on the work of D. Fonvizin. Its premiere took place on February 7, 1798. This day is considered the date of foundation of the drama theater in Nizhny Novgorod.

The heirs of the founder, who died in 1824, were not interested in performing arts and three years later sold the theater along with the troupe, props and scenery to two wealthy theatergoers, who took on the functions of entrepreneurs. For more than ten years, business progressed brilliantly, but further repeated changes of owners of the theater led to decline and increasing debts. This was the first, but not the only shock in his history. However, the drama theater managed not only to survive, but also to achieve great success.

Building

Prince N. Shakhovskoy, who laid the foundation for the Nizhny Novgorod theater, rebuilt one of his houses to house it (today in its place stands the building of the Kulibin River School). The stalls of the auditorium accommodated 100 people, and the upper tier - 200 people. For the respectable public, 27 boxes were provided. The building was destroyed by fire in 1853.

The location of the new theater on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street was indicated in the city plan by Nicholas I himself, but it was not possible to buy the land for construction for a long time due to a lack of funds in the city budget. In 1855, local merchant P. Bugrov temporarily provided premises for showing performances on a lease basis. The building, erected shortly before, was intended for an apartment building and was located on Blagoveshchenskaya Square (now Minin and Pozharsky Square). Governor M. Urusov, who was a great theater lover, personally asked him for the favor.

Due to the irregularity of rental payments, Bugrov's son in 1862 raised the issue of vacating the property and selling it. A year later new owner died, and the theater again settled in the same building. This time, Bugrov’s grandson expressed dissatisfaction with the “inappropriate” use of his grandfather’s house, but, being the largest homeowner, philanthropist, vocal member of the City Duma and secular leader of the Nizhny Novgorod Old Believer community, he managed to make an offer that was impossible to refuse. Nikolai Alexandrovich allocated two hundred thousand rubles for the construction of a new theater building. A quarter of this amount was additionally contributed by the Duma, and the rest by the government as a subsidy.

The theater building on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya was built in the style of academic eclecticism according to the design of the Russian architect, academician V. Schroter. The Nikolaev Drama Theater, named after Nicholas I, was opened in May 1896, on the day of the coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra Fedorovna. New season in the current theater building began in September of the same year with the premiere showing of the drama “The Leaves Are Rusting” based on the work of A. Yuzhin.

On both sides of central facade In the theater building there are monuments to Evgeniy Evstigneev and Nikolai Dobrolyubov.

Former names

Over its more than 200-year history, the drama theater was called differently - Prince Shakhovsky, City, Fair, Nikolaevsky. After the October Revolution it was renamed Soviet and 1st State. With the change of the toponym “Nizhny Novgorod” to “Gorky” in 1932, the theater began to be officially called Gorky - first the 1st dramatic theater, then the regional, regional and, finally, the state.

The modern name of the Nizhny Novgorod State Order of the Red Banner of Labor academic theater dramas named after M. Gorky were assigned in 1990. The latest changes occurred due to a return ancient city its historical toponym.

Gorky Theater in Nizhny Novgorod today

In addition to showing performances on their home stage, the theater group takes an active part in festival programs and tours around the country. In recent years, the troupe has visited Tula, Yoshkar-Ola, Izhevsk, St. Petersburg, Belgorod, Kirov, Kineshma, Tambov, Kaluga and other cities of Russia. A list of festivals and tours can be found on the theater’s website.

Theater Festival named after Gorky

Since its foundation, the Gorky Festival has been held in Nizhny Novgorod, where the writer was born and spent his childhood. The grand opening of the event and “guest” performances take place on the stage of the Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theater. Local troupes present prepared works on their stages.

The first Russian Theater Festival named after Gorky was timed to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the writer’s birth. It took place in 1958. Today's regulations require it to be held in the last ten days of October every two years.

As part of the festival, domestic and foreign groups perform performances based on the works of classics and modern playwrights. Seminars and master classes are organized these days. Based on the results of the event, prizes named after E. Evstigneev and N. Levkoev are awarded. Participants are awarded memorial signs, diplomas and prizes.

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“Zoyka’s Apartment” staged by the Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theater: video