The Irkutsk Musical Theater named after N.P. Zagursky was among the best regional theaters in Russia and took second place in Yell.ru ranking among a thousand theaters on the portal. In the new season the theater continues to surprise, audiences can expect the premiere of the operetta Silva and an updated cast in the rock opera Juno and Avos.
Irkutsk Musical Theater named after Zagursky has been recognized as one of the best regional theaters in Russia. According to a ranking compiled by the Yell.ru portal, the musical theater took second place among a thousand theaters represented on the portal.Thus, Yell.ru experts analyzed reviews based on two indicators: the ranking of regional theaters - which one is the leader in its city and region, and the overall ranking of the best Russian theaters that residents and visitors regularly attend, consider the best, and are ready to recommend to others.
According to the company, there are 1,105 theaters in Russia in total, including 378 in Moscow and 174 in St. Petersburg.
The N.P. Zagursky Irkutsk Musical Theater took second place, second only to the Kuklachev Cat Theater in Moscow.
The theater is trying to maintain its reputation this season as well. The first premiere of the season is the classic operetta "Silva," staged by Anna Feketa. She also became the theater's chief director this year. Another innovation of the season is the change of lead actors in the beloved rock opera "Juno and Avos."