The Drama Theater named after M. N. Ermolova is one of the most famous and beloved by theatergoers of the capital's churches of Melpomene. It occupies an old mansion located on Tverskaya Street. It was named in honor of Maria Ermolova, a Russian actress, whose name is inscribed in golden letters in the theatrical chronicle of Russia. Her stage talent left no spectator indifferent. Therefore, it is not surprising that during the actress’s lifetime the theater began to bear her name. And in the 21st century, Ermolova’s theater not only retained its name, but also continues to delight the public with brilliant performances. Today in its foyer you can see an artistic portrait of the legendary actress by V. Serov. It will certainly be seen by all spectators who can buy tickets to the Ermolova Theater.

How it all began

The history of this establishment goes back to 1925. It was then that it was organized by talented young actors who had just graduated from the studio at the Maly Theater. The mobile theater was directed by N. Kostromskaya, E. Leshkovskaya, and S. Aidarov. And almost immediately Ermolova’s theater won the love of the audience. The performances “Cunning and Love”, “Frasquita”, “Leon Couturier” were highly appreciated by the public.

In the thirties it was headed by Max Tereshkovich. It was he who invited the brilliant Maria Knebel to join the troupe, with whose name the glorious pages of the history of the M.N. Drama Theater are associated. Ermolova.

War and post-war years

During the difficult war years, the team left the capital, moving first to Makhachkala, then to Cheremkhovo. Later he settled in the Moscow region. At that time, the Ermolova Theater’s playbill included patriotic performances:

• "A guy from our city";
• "Russian people";
• “Our correspondent”, etc.

In the fifties, the repertoire of Ermolova’s theater was distinguished by its originality, intelligence, and had its own creative face.

Vampilov staged by the Ermolovites. Split

In the seventies, productions based on the plays of Alexander Vampilov were very popular there. It was the Yermolovites who discovered for their viewers, and for all admirers of dramatic art, one of the most extraordinary playwrights of the second half of the 20th century. Many theatergoers sought to buy tickets to performances based on his works. The performances “The Eldest Son”, “Duck Hunt” and others staged at the Ermolova Theater are still remembered with nostalgia by older generation viewers. At that time, the main director of the Ermolova Theater was Vladimir Andreev.

In the eighties it was headed by Valery Fokin. At this time, a whole galaxy of talented actors appeared: Tatyana Dogileva, Oleg Menshikov, Victor Proskurin and many others.

It so happened that in the nineties the troupe was divided into two groups, which a few years later united again. The conflict was resolved. The main director Vladimir Andreev returned, updating the theatrical repertoire.

Today

In 2012, the famous Russian actor and director Oleg Menshikov became artistic director. With his arrival, dramatic changes occurred in repertoire policy. Now in the Ermolova Theater playbill you can see both classical performances based on the works of domestic and foreign authors, and modern, innovative productions.

On 03/25/19 I watched the play “Hamlet” with Alexander Petrov at the Theater named after. Ermolova (Tverskaya st., 5/6). The ticket price is 3,000 rubles. I didn’t like the performance and here’s why.
Director Valery Sarkisov made Hamlet a teenager with appropriate actions and antics.
The director also decided that Hamlet is a comedy. The characters joked in the manner of KVN participants, the audience laughed. Anton Kolesnikov, who played small roles: an actor and a gravedigger, especially tried. He turned his speeches into buffoonery.
The artists played at a weak level. Without emotions - Claudius by Boris Mironov. The actor portrayed the regicide as a mediocre bandit. And in terms of emotions - the Terminator. Where is the suffering, the tossing, the conspiracies?
Tatyana Argunova - Gertrude. The actress is well over 70 and Hamlet’s monologue about maternal lust looked more than inappropriate. The actress is similar in age not to Hamlet's mother, but to her grandmother. Argunova portrayed a lost woman who, without reasoning, recognized her son as crazy in order to somehow justify her presence on stage. It looked clumsy.
Sergei Badichkin’s Polonium reminded me of the mathematics teacher from “Electronics” played by Evgeniy Vesnik. Remember this character? He's still an intriguer.
Tolstoganova's Ophelia is raw, unconvincing, with some hints of incest. (She hugged her brother too passionately, when she was cold towards Hamlet). The actress lacks experience and you can feel it. The same goes for Sergei Kempo’s Laertes, Andrei Popov’s Rosencrantz, Pavel Galich’s Guildenstern and other young actors who spoke and moved like cardboard, without emotion, interest, or soul. It felt like they were simply reading out a text that they had faithfully memorized.
Sasha Petrov, of course, is magically charming with a Gagarin smile. How fashionable it is now to say “with a hypnotic gaze and an actor’s extrasensory perception.” Talented actor. I really like his work in the film "T-34" and the series "Embracing the Sky." Perhaps in this performance it is not the actor’s fault that the director saw Hamlet as a teenager. But Sasha tried.
Not everything worked out.
The frequent smile on the face of the “suffering Hamlet” was surprising. It did not fit with the tragedy.
Plus, the artist Petrov for some reason adopted the manner of speaking like the artistic director of the theater Oleg Menshov. Swallow endings, make hard consonants soft, timbre, voice, very similar. This is puzzling. During his monologues, Hamlet-Petrov often swallowed the endings, making it unclear what he was talking about. The viewer did not really hear the famous: “To be or not to be.” At that moment Sasha was hugging Tolstoganova - Ophelia, and spoke in a patter.
In total, the “Yermolovites” did not have a tragedy. No depth, no scale, no feelings. I left the theater with a smile, like after a walk-through comedy movie: I laughed and forgot.
Therefore, I recommend to all fans of Shakespeare’s plays the black and white two-part film “Hamlet” of 1964 with Innokenty Smoktunovsky in the role of Hamlet. Get acquainted with a real, deep classic.
What did you like about the performance?
Nice stage decoration. Visually interesting and concise. I was captivated by the musical accompaniment - a real brass band! Unexpected and pleasant! The musicians played bagpipes, horns, and wind instruments. What created the atmosphere of Medieval Denmark. Beautiful, solemn, respectful for the viewer.
A special grand merci goes to the costume designer - Andrey Klimov. The costumes are impressively beautiful. On the verge of modernity and the Middle Ages. Very organic.

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Repertoire of the Ermolova Theater

Theater spectators can see classic performances and completely new ones. Some of the performances have been running for more than 10 years, and they have already become the lives of the actors who play their roles. Any event is a virtuoso production, impeccable design, carefully selected cast.

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Located in the very center of the capital on Tverskaya Street, the theater named after. M.N. Ermolova is an integral part of the cultural life of Moscow and its theatrical life. People who are interested in theater and follow the best new productions simply cannot ignore this largest group, in which excellent actors play and with whom famous directors collaborate.

Today you can buy tickets to the Ermolova Theater for thirteen performances, including the very critically acclaimed play “1900” directed and with the participation of Oleg Menshikov; the play “The Biggest Little Drama” directed by Rodion Ovchinnikov with Vladimir Andreev and Valentin Gaft in the lead roles; “The Picture of Dorian Gray” with Oleg Menshikov as Lord Henry; “The Players”, “The Snow Maiden”, “The Pagans” and other performances. Each production is interesting and unique, so everyone who decides to book tickets to the Ermolova Theater will have a journey into a new theatrical world, full of emotions and impressions.

Theater named after M.N. Ermolova is one of the most famous in Russia. It was founded in 1925, when graduates of the studio at the Maly Theater decided to connect their stage experiences with the name of the brilliant actress M. Ermolova. In 1937, People's Artist of the USSR N. Khmelev became the artistic director of the group, and in 1944, People's Artist of the RSFSR A. Lobanov. It is thanks to their efforts that the troupe manages to achieve success and recognition from the public. Today, the main director of the theater is People's Artist of Russia O. Menshikov, and one of the best modern directors V. Andreev has become its President.

Thanks to the joint work of the masters, many famous theater figures speak of the theater as one of the best in the capital at the moment, so buying tickets to the Ermolova Theater is a chance to see with your own eyes how fruitful the creative union of the best stage masters can be.

Moscow Drama Theater named after. M. N. Ermolova is one of the oldest theaters in the capital, created in the first quarter of the last century.

The theater is located on Tverskaya Street. The nearest metro stations are Okhotny Ryad and Ploshchad Revolyutsii.

The theater has a Big and Small stage, designed for 560 and 106 people respectively. There are places for people with disabilities in the Great Hall.

Also in 2014, the New Stage (which, in essence, is a separate “theater within a theater”) was opened. The New Stage hall seats 140 spectators.

Popular repertoire of the Ermolova Theater

Lovers of the classics will find in the repertoire of the Ermolova Theater productions based on plays by Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde, Gogol and Kafka. And fans of modern drama will have something to watch.

Particular attention is paid here to the work of Alexander Vampilov - after all, it was the posters of the Ermolova Theater back in the 70s that first announced the premiere of performances based on his now legendary plays “The Eldest Son”, “Coincidence of Circumstances”, “Last Summer in Chulimsk” and “Duck hunting". Moreover, “The Hunt” is still shown in the theater.

Not limiting itself to “traditional” productions alone, the Ermolova Theater also subscribes to bold experimental projects at the intersection of different genres. Such, for example, as the “Cinema on Stage” project, implemented jointly with the “Butterfly Effect” company. A new reading of your favorite Soviet films will certainly appeal to both the older generation and young people, and tickets to the Ermolova Theater will thus be a wonderful gift for the whole family.

On our website you can find everything you need: current news and posters of the Ermolova Theater, prices, the ability to choose a seat, a guaranteed refund in case of cancellation of the performance. The price also includes delivery throughout Moscow. And most importantly, the purchase will take you a minimum of time and effort. By using our services, you are insured against unpleasant surprises - tickets will be found even if the official website has already sold them out.

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Story

In 1925, graduates of the studio at the Maly Theater decided to create their own traveling theater, not yet knowing that they were starting a “movement” that would last for decades. With the blessing of the great actress Maria Ermolova, they gave the new theater her name.

In 1933, to the troupe of the Theater. M. N. Ermolova was joined by artists from the Studio Theater named after. A.V. Lunacharsky.

In 1946, the theater, which had already matured, moved into the building of the Postnikovs' arcade, where it still lives.

Since 2012, artistic director of the Theater. Ermolova is Oleg Menshikov. In the same 2012, he established an independent award named after Andrei Lobanov, who headed the theater from 1945 to 1956. The prize is awarded at the end of each season to the creators and participants of the most significant productions both at the Yermolova Theater itself and in other theaters.