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The A.S. Pushkin Theatre will present a revamped version of "The Scarlet Flower," the Moscow Open Puppet Theatre will present the tale of Umka the Bear, and the ROSTA Theatre will celebrate the New Year in the Land of Letters. We'll tell you about these and other December premieres that will be fun for the whole family to enjoy throughout the rest of the year and into early January.
"Morozko" at the Theater on Malaya Ordynka
Dates: December 24–31
Address: Malaya Ordynka Street, Building 31, Building 1
Age limit: 6
At the Malaya Ordynka Theater, the genre of the play "Morozko" is defined as a modern take on an ancient myth. The story of the winter wizard, who can transform living beings into ice statues with a single touch, is familiar to many, including from the Soviet film adaptation. Director Daniil Isakov decided to retell it differently—with songs, dances, and buffoonish rappers. The music for the play was written by composer Tikhon Khrennikov Jr., the choreography was directed by Yegor Maslov, and the set and costume design was by Konstantin Rozanov.
You can buy tickets on the service Mosbilet.
"Umka" at the Moscow Puppet Theater
Dates: December 19
Address: Spartakovskaya Street, Building 26/30
Age limit: 6
"Umka" is a warm northern fairy tale about the friendship between a boy and a bear cub. The characters have a joyful time together—fishing, admiring the northern lights, dreaming of warming themselves by the fire, finding out why the sunfish is so sad, and counting all the stars. But the time comes to return home, and every time the boy looks up at the night sky and sees the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, he imagines Umka and his mother.
The play was directed by Amir Ermanov. Tickets can be purchased through the service Mosbilet.
"New Year in the Land of Letters" at the ROSTA Theatre
Dates: December 24–26
Address: Prokhladnaya Street, Building 28
Age limit: 0
In a magical land, there live letters with different personalities—cheerful and proud, stern and dreamy. And they're all preparing for the main winter holiday—New Year's. They have a very important job—helping children convey their deepest wishes in letters to Santa Claus. But this time, all the letters were returned—someone mixed up the letters and made so many mistakes that the wizard couldn't read them. Because of this, the holiday might never happen!
The inhabitants of the Land of Letters will try to correct the situation before the chimes strike, and tell the main character, the culprit of the confusion (and, by extension, the audience) that the alphabet and literacy are very exciting.
Tickets are available at the service Mosbilet.
Tchaikovsky's "Children's Album" at the Malaya Ordynka Theatre
Dates: January 2
Address: Malaya Ordynka Street, Building 31, Building 1
Age limit: 0
Director Alexander Legchakov, who has created original interpretations of the operas "The Queen of Spades" and "Iolanta," has turned this time to Pyotr Tchaikovsky's most children's work and created a production that will be accessible and engaging even to the youngest audience members. The director explains that the idea came from the composer himself—he used short pieces to depict a day in a child's life, from waking up to bedtime. Legchakov found wonderful poems by Viktor Lunin that beautifully illustrate and complement each musical movement of the cycle.
You can buy tickets on the service Mosbilet.
The Scarlet Flower at the Pushkin Theatre
Dates: December 13 and 14
Address: Tverskoy Boulevard, Building 23
Age limit: 0
"The Scarlet Flower" was included in the Russian Book of Records as the longest-running children's play. The story of Alyonushka, who agreed to go to the palace of a terrible monster to save her father and managed to discern a loving heart behind his hideous appearance, resonates with audiences of all generations.
To mark the 75th anniversary of the legendary production, the A.S. Pushkin Theatre is presenting a revamped version. Artistic Director Yevgeny Pisarev is directing. The costumes, created by artist Victoria Sevryukova, deserve special attention. On December 15, she will speak about the history of Russian costume at the branch of the A.S. Pushkin Moscow Drama Theatre. Tickets for the performance are available for purchase online. Mosbilet.
"PIN Code: New Year" at the Pokrovka Theatre
Dates: December 27 and 28
Address: Pokrovka Street, Building 50/2, Building 1
Age limit: 6
A child spends more time on a smartphone than with their family—a situation familiar to many parents. The same applies to Valya, the play's main character, who reluctantly visits her grandfather. But a New Year's miracle awaits her: through a magical portal (which turns out to be an ordinary carpet in the room), Valya and her grandfather enter another world. There, they will travel through mysterious web countries and solve riddles—they must try to find common ground and bridge the gap between generations to return home.
Tickets are available at the service Mosbilet.
"The World of Lost Animals" at the Vladimir Mayakovsky Theatre
Dates: December 20 and 21
Address: Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, Building 19/13, Building 1 (small stage)
Age limit: 6
The play "The World of Lost Animals" is based on Noémie Weber's graphic novel. Director Irina Vasilyeva brought it to life on stage. The play was created as part of the "Open Stage" grant competition of the Moscow Department of Culture.
Eight-year-old Elsa's best friend, Aldo the goldfish, suddenly dies. Unbelievingly, Elsa sets out into the World of Lost Animals to find him. She will have to embark on a long and incredible journey, full of adventures and unexpected encounters, to say goodbye to Aldo and meet a new friend.
Irina Vasilyeva calls the play a journey within oneself, a path of initiation and growth, an important story about accepting loss and parting with loved ones. Tickets are available for purchase at Mosbilet.
With service Mosbilet It's convenient and enjoyable to plan any kind of leisure activity—from theater and concerts to sports activities and picnics. Tickets are sold without markups or intermediary commissions. The service also offers many free events. You can also purchase tickets for new season theater premieres and performances featuring famous artists. If you have a full or standard mos.ru account, you don't need to enter personal information when purchasing. Tickets for children are purchased using a simplified process. Users of the service don't need to bring identification to attend cultural events; they simply show the ticket inspector their digital ticket's QR code.
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