Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theater
Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theater
Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theater
4.6
10:00 - 21:00
Monday
10:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 21:00
Thursday
10:00 - 21:00
Friday
10:00 - 21:00
Saturday
10:00 - 21:00
Sunday
10:00 - 21:00
About
In 2001, the Mikhailovsky Theatre reclaimed its historic name, and in 2007, it was recognized as St. Petersburg's most prestigious musical theatre. Today, while preserving Russia's centuries-old musical theatre traditions, the Mikhailovsky Theatre is constantly pushing to be at the forefront of contemporary world theatre.
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Ольга Р
St. Petersburg, Russia7 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
I love ballet, I go often, but usually to the Mariinsky Theatre. This time visited Mikhailovsky for comparison. The experience is mixed.
I don't understand why prices are so high. The quality of the hall and conditions is inferior to Mariinsky. But the acoustics are excellent in Mikhailovsky! Very carefully you have to choose the line-up you're going to, after all, the primates are orders of magnitude higher.
The theatre has no walking area and no photos, no front living rooms, buffets and restrooms are very modest and cramped. Out at intermission, unpleasantly surprised the smoking performers around the corner (mice and snowflakes from the nutcracker smoke right in the makeup))
But of course the level of Russian ballet is still the highest!
I don't understand why prices are so high. The quality of the hall and conditions is inferior to Mariinsky. But the acoustics are excellent in Mikhailovsky! Very carefully you have to choose the line-up you're going to, after all, the primates are orders of magnitude higher.
The theatre has no walking area and no photos, no front living rooms, buffets and restrooms are very modest and cramped. Out at intermission, unpleasantly surprised the smoking performers around the corner (mice and snowflakes from the nutcracker smoke right in the makeup))
But of course the level of Russian ballet is still the highest!
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Written 5 August 2024
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CAPerth
Perth229 contributions
Jun 2019
We attended Swan Lake here and this was our preferred theatre of the three we visited in Moscow (Bolshoi Historic Stage) and SPB (Mikhailovski and Mariinski 2). We had similar seats to those in the other theatres (Dress Circle Row 1) and the price was half (5000 RUB per seat) compared to the others. The theatre itself is just as impressive, the sets similarly extravagant but perhaps it is a bit smaller, a positive since it makes everything a bit closer to the action. Also the viewing was totally unobstructed compared to Bolshoi (for similar seats). Getting the tickets was also an easier process due to the lower popularity of this theatre (don’t have to be on-line minutes after they become available like you do for Bolshoi, we still bought ours a few days after they went on sale, and Swan Lake is a very popular show).
Written 26 May 2020
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Dmitry F
Lake Placid, NY147 contributions
Feb 2020
We were fortunate to visit St. Petersburg in February of 2020 and to get tickets for Giselle. Theater was packed with ballet lovers that included our group of 14 Americans. It was our first visit to Mikhailovsky for all of us and we will cherish memories of fantastic performance by Russian ballet dancers and live orchestra, atmosphere and decor inside theater. What a beautiful place to visit. If you in St. Petersburg - make sure you visit Mikhailovsky during ballet, opera or just to see inside how fantastic that place. I'm hoping to visit again. D
Written 28 February 2020
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Марина Я
Moscow, Russia12 contributions
Feb 2025 • Solo
It's been a long time since I've felt so disappointed with ballet.
Our Lady of Paris Cathedral. Putting on and dancing worse just seems impossible. Only Nikita Fours played the part. Thanks to him.
The rest of the crew worked hard to perform the ligaments of movement and was very technically dirty. Esmeralda was stomping on stage.
When buying tickets, Ivan Vasiliev was declared. In a couple of days, word got out that he had an injury and would be replaced by Polovnikov. Oh, I wish there was no Quasimodo this time! I was ashamed of him myself...
The theater. The old theatre. Small, stuffy. At the same time, in the 2nd row of the 2nd tier, the stage was clearly visible. That's an unexpected plus. If there's growth. I've never been above the floor. But the ticket was charged late, and the price tag went up unrealistically - 10,000 per v.u. seat. Even by Moscow standards, the Bolshoi is a bit much. At the same time, the ballet is short in time.
Our Lady of Paris Cathedral. Putting on and dancing worse just seems impossible. Only Nikita Fours played the part. Thanks to him.
The rest of the crew worked hard to perform the ligaments of movement and was very technically dirty. Esmeralda was stomping on stage.
When buying tickets, Ivan Vasiliev was declared. In a couple of days, word got out that he had an injury and would be replaced by Polovnikov. Oh, I wish there was no Quasimodo this time! I was ashamed of him myself...
The theater. The old theatre. Small, stuffy. At the same time, in the 2nd row of the 2nd tier, the stage was clearly visible. That's an unexpected plus. If there's growth. I've never been above the floor. But the ticket was charged late, and the price tag went up unrealistically - 10,000 per v.u. seat. Even by Moscow standards, the Bolshoi is a bit much. At the same time, the ballet is short in time.
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Written 18 February 2025
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Дарина Е
4 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
Were at the Cinderella Ballet in December 2024. I'm in shock!!! I've been to ballet a lot, cities and countries, but I've never seen it before. Bought tickets to the underwear to get a closer look at both costumes and performance. Performance was behind the curtain (net) almost all the time!!! A murky image because of that, and nothing is visible. I understand we don't spend any more on the set, the spotlight on the curtain has been pointed, here's autumn, here's winter and everything. We came to see the art, the work of the decorators, eventually the curtain, followed by the dancing artists. I would have watched that at home on TV, and less blurred image was!!! Costumes, that's a separate topic. The Prince and Cinderella ended up dancing in some rags, he's in a work suit, she's in a ripped-off dress! Where is the Wow effect??? Where are the fancy costumes, or did you fire all the costumers??? Only when there was a ball a couple of beautiful costumes were, and the orange dance is beautiful. Music on the same level, there was no flute, no percussion instruments, (plates) were just missing in sound. I liked the way the Stepmom performed her part, it's bravo, talent, danced well. Cinderella with that yellow wig isn't pretty at all, doesn't suit her, and the movements aren't smooth. There was no applause, no excitement. Return the costumes beautiful, return the scenery, diversify the music!!! Sadly, soon to 3d images will come, and artists will be removed!!! That's how the audience sees the whole ballet, like the picture I put on.
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Written 7 December 2024
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Helena K
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
the theater itself is stunningly beautiful, the curtain, boxes, stalls, everything is beautiful and well-groomed!
But! about the main thing - I went to see the classic ballet Swan Lake, I wanted aesthetics and richness of sensations. but, unfortunately, it turned out to be a completely different production. Nacho Duato completely disappointed me. yes, beautiful costumes, yes, scenery, but separately Siegfried and Odette. In general, I once saw Tsiskaridze in this role in 2002 - this was the level / here - nonsense, arms and legs are not in time, the prince in the first act either sits or walks, no jumps, no beautiful dance, NOTHING!! the choreography is complete nonsense, so spoil Grigorovich’s classics - the most classic, without taking Sergeev - the production - well, you have to try. The good thing was that the evil genius Rothbart was good, but for some reason he almost didn’t jump and mostly crawled around the stage. in the characteristic dances, the terrible impression is that the corps de ballet dancers are constantly forced to move backwards towards the viewer - it looks disgusting. The costumes are gorgeous, but I’d rather see Siegfried in white rather than pink - well, he’s not Barbie! the declared 32 fouettés are a hoax, I thought only 16 were made, but we were actually waiting for them)) and the ending is absolutely ridiculous, where is the dying swan??? where are these hands, plastic? yes, she doesn't exist!! and the orchestra worked very poorly - this is simply rock bottom. the horn is separate, the trumpet is separate, the violins are not audible at all. the melody was not carried out, but was torn in parts; I didn’t really feel Tchaikovsky. Prima Lukyanenko was not bad, but she looked funny a head taller than Siegfried. Why are all the premieres there so short? ugly. and in the Spanish dance, when there was just a “grand belly” sticking out in all directions, the whole benoir laughed. in general, well, I spent 15, I didn’t get much pleasure, now I want to watch only classical productions again!! with selected dancers and synchronized movements, the corps de ballet was completely asynchronous. The dance of the princesses was good, and the little swans were also a delight.
But! about the main thing - I went to see the classic ballet Swan Lake, I wanted aesthetics and richness of sensations. but, unfortunately, it turned out to be a completely different production. Nacho Duato completely disappointed me. yes, beautiful costumes, yes, scenery, but separately Siegfried and Odette. In general, I once saw Tsiskaridze in this role in 2002 - this was the level / here - nonsense, arms and legs are not in time, the prince in the first act either sits or walks, no jumps, no beautiful dance, NOTHING!! the choreography is complete nonsense, so spoil Grigorovich’s classics - the most classic, without taking Sergeev - the production - well, you have to try. The good thing was that the evil genius Rothbart was good, but for some reason he almost didn’t jump and mostly crawled around the stage. in the characteristic dances, the terrible impression is that the corps de ballet dancers are constantly forced to move backwards towards the viewer - it looks disgusting. The costumes are gorgeous, but I’d rather see Siegfried in white rather than pink - well, he’s not Barbie! the declared 32 fouettés are a hoax, I thought only 16 were made, but we were actually waiting for them)) and the ending is absolutely ridiculous, where is the dying swan??? where are these hands, plastic? yes, she doesn't exist!! and the orchestra worked very poorly - this is simply rock bottom. the horn is separate, the trumpet is separate, the violins are not audible at all. the melody was not carried out, but was torn in parts; I didn’t really feel Tchaikovsky. Prima Lukyanenko was not bad, but she looked funny a head taller than Siegfried. Why are all the premieres there so short? ugly. and in the Spanish dance, when there was just a “grand belly” sticking out in all directions, the whole benoir laughed. in general, well, I spent 15, I didn’t get much pleasure, now I want to watch only classical productions again!! with selected dancers and synchronized movements, the corps de ballet was completely asynchronous. The dance of the princesses was good, and the little swans were also a delight.
Written 7 December 2023
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Ed W
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Family
For the first time he purchased a ticket to “one of the most important theatres in Russia”, namely the 13th lodge of Beletage. When you bought the tickets, it seemed strange that you had to buy the whole box, but there were just four of us, so the tickets were purchased. What a disappointment it was when arriving at the beginning, it became clear that only the first row of the lodge could see anything, and the second row simply sat behind the wall and could only please itself by looking at the guests in the parterre, and the equally unhappy ones who had acquired a similar lodge opposite. By the way, on the 3rd floor the lodge is similar - the second row is also behind the wall.
Bottom line: night ruined, ticket money wasted. I can't say anything about the performance - I've only seen the ballerinas backstage preparing for the performance, alas.
Bottom line: night ruined, ticket money wasted. I can't say anything about the performance - I've only seen the ballerinas backstage preparing for the performance, alas.
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Written 25 September 2024
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Tatyana A
14 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
My daughter and I visited the ballet Sleeping Beauty in a new production. Throughout the entire performance, there was a persistent feeling that the production did not coincide at all with Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music. Mechanical smiles of ballet dancers. The partners dragged the ballerinas, excuse me, like logs. It's a pity.
Written 14 February 2024
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Heidi_Graham
Newcastle, UK108 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
A dream come true. A wonderful fairytale brought to life through ballet. Moved to tears, the energy and emotion on stage was spellbinding. Worth the ticket price and highly recommended. A beautiful building and a lovely night out
Written 18 February 2020
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Ольга Д
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Solo
Watched Hunchback Horse 8.09.24 at 1 p.m. I really enjoyed the play. It felt like I was in a fairy tale myself. The only thing that ruined it was that I lost number 203 and I wasn't allowed into the gym. They said if they found the money back. The money wasn't returned. I take it someone in the audience really needed that number ???
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Written 17 September 2024
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Which seats would be recommended to buy to watch a ballet in the theatre?
What is the official site of the theatre to purchase tickets ?
Written 18 March 2024
qual tipo de vestimenta usar na primeira quinzena de setembro
Written 19 August 2019
What is the dress code for a Sunday night performance of Swan Lake?
Written 15 June 2019
Добрый день! Подскажите, пожалуйста, стоимость программки (буклет), а также есть ли в аренду бинокли и в какую цену? Спасибо!
Written 16 June 2017
Бинокли по 150 руб.
С биноклем в гардероб без очереди.
Written 25 February 2019
Hi,
We are going to view La Sylphide in late April and were wondering if Stall row 6 seats 11-13 will be ok? I'm tall but my wife is not and we would like to be able to see the stage in full, not too up close but not too far either. None of the better seats are available anymore (stall/dress/first circle first row).
Also, with regards to coat/bag check - does this include handbags? Or can my wife keep her handbag on her?
Thanks
Written 19 February 2017
I think your seats will be just fine. I personally prefer stalls circle, but i am sure you won't have any problem seeing the stage from where you are at.
And of course your wife can keep her handbag.
Enjoy!!! It is a wonderful theater!
Written 22 February 2017
I am in the process of booking for The Nutcracker in January. I would really like to purchase 2 seats in a box but notice that it indicates that the second seat has "restricted view"Can someone with experience of the theatre please advise me how bad this is. I am thinking about box 6,7,8 or 9. All advice appreciated.
Written 13 November 2016
i sat in a box with 3 others. it's a bit crowded. we didn't know the other couple, but they were nice enough to let me sit up front. there's really only enough room for 2 in front, and then 2 behind. the people that sit behind really don't get to see a lot, which is a shame because this is a once in a lifetime experience for lots of patrons.
if you can afford it, i would opt for better seats. there is the possibility another couple will also be in your box, they may arrive first, get the best seats and you won't be able to enjoy the performance.
you could also purchase all the seats in the box.
Written 14 November 2016
business casual. i wore dress slacks and a cute sweater, my husband wore dress pants with a sports coat. some women wore dressy dresses, and some men wore suits. i didn't see any jeans or other casual clothing worn by patrons.
Written 24 October 2016
I'll be in St-Petersburg at the beginning of august and the playbill mentions a closing of the ballet season the end of July, though you can still purchase tickets for performances of Swan Lake. What's the deal? Do you get a performance from the understudies or something :)?
Written 13 July 2016
Здравствуйте! Вы посоветуете брать на 3 ярусе на 2 ряду места, но в центре (они по 1500руб) или в первой ряду 3 яруса, но сбоку, с 1 по 5 есть свободные (они по 2000 руб) ?
Written 19 May 2016
Алина, прошу прощения за поздний ответ. Из предложенных вариантов я бы взяла на 1 ряду 3 яруса (1-5 места).
Written 20 May 2016
My sister and I are interested in tickets for Romeo and Juliet for June 1 or 2, 2016. Can someone tell me the best website for ease and good prices? And, is there a cheaper tour than the advertised $140+ option?
Written 18 February 2016
Hi! You can see Romeo and Juliet at Mikhailovsky Theater. They showing it from 1st to 3rd June. The most expensive ticket costs 4000 rubles ( 50 euro), but you can buy cheaper ticket (price depends on seat) on their official website.
Written 27 March 2016
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