Rossiya Theatre

Rossiya Theatre
«Karo Film Pushkinsky» Cinema (1997–2012); «Rossiya» Cinema (1961–1997)
	Pushkinsky Cinema Theatre, 2009
Address	Moscow; Russia
Coordinates	55°45′58″N 37°36′27″E / 55.766111°N 37.6075°E
Owner	Karo Film
Designation	Monument of architecture
Capacity	1750; (2056 when it was a cinema hall)
Production	Beauty and the Beast (musical) (revival)
Construction
Opened	1961
Reopened	2012
Rebuilt	1997, 2012
Tenants
	Stage Entertainment
Website
	http://www.stage-musical.ru/rossiya

The Rossiya Theatre (Russian: Театр «Россия»), formerly known as the Pushkinsky Cinema (Russian: Кинотеатр «Пушкинский») is monument of architecture and currently the largest theatre in Moscow operated by Stage Entertainment. It is located in Pushkinskaya Square.

History

A poetry festival near the most famous Pushkin Monument on Pushkinskaya Square in 1984. Rossiya Cinema can be seen in the background.

The Rossiya Cinema was built in 1961. In 1997, The Rossiya was leased (and then eventually sold) to the film distributor Karo Film, which renovated the theatre and changed its name to Pushkinsky. The Pushkinsky was leased in 2012 to Stage Entertainment Russia for five years.

Productions

2012-2014: The Little Mermaid (Russian premiering, 503 perf)
2014: Chicago (16 perf, Continuation of the original revival premiering on October 5, 2013, in MDM Theatre)
2014-2015: Beauty and the Beast (revival, 245 perf)
2015-2016: Singin' in the Rain (Russian premiering, Currently playing)
2016-2017: Cinderella (European premiering, Coming soon)