Vakhtangov Theatre, Academic theater in Arbat District, Moscow, Russia
The Vakhtangov Theatre features a large auditorium with 1055 seats, presenting both classical plays and modern performances on its main stage.
The theater opened on January 1, 1921, under the leadership of director Yevgeny Vakhtangov and received academic status recognition in 1956.
The repertoire combines Russian theatrical traditions with experimental approaches, maintaining productions in multiple languages for international audiences.
Located at 26 Arbat Street, the theater offers advance ticket purchases through its website and maintains regular evening performances throughout the year.
The theater building, designed by architect Pavel Abrosimov, incorporates Empire style elements and houses a museum with original artifacts from its founding period.
Location: Arbat District
Inception: 1921
Founders: Evgeny Vakhtangov
Architects: Pavel Wasilievich Abrosimov
Official opening: 1921
Industry: creative industries
Address: ул. Арбат, д. 26
Website: http://vakhtangov.ru/history
GPS coordinates: 55.74984,37.59151
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
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