Theatrical entertainment is a popular pastime in Eastern Europe. Many locals and tourists flock to see shows of both newly created innovations and classics which stand the test of time. The National Theater rotates between musical, choreographed dance and dramatic performance while Theater Blanik shows newer and more experimental types of artistic expression. A popular style of performance in Prague is done in the dark, also known as a Black Light Theater. This pitch black arena includes costumes and props …More

When you think about performing artists in Los Angeles, you probably think of actors and rock musicians. Think again. Los Angeles has more than its share of world-class performers in the rarefied but still vital fields of opera, serious music, and dance. Since World War II, when countless musical talents fled Hitler only to find themselves living and working in Los Angeles, our city has had a proud tradition in music. Even so, the Los Angeles Philharmonic has, in the opinion of many observers, emerged in recent …More

Russian opera has played a large part in the countries culture. In 1731, the Russian Empress Anna asked Poland’s King Saxony August II for his Italian opera troupe to perform at her crowning ceremony in Moscow. Afterword, composers from all around the world came to Russia and translated their operas into Russian so it can be performed for the people. Eventually Russian born-composers became more prominent and opera houses were built all over Moscow. The Bolshoi Theatre The theatre was built in 1776 by …More