«YES, IT’S TIME WE GO TO THE CABARET...»

Abstract

The article reviews musical performances of The Student theatre of The Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute (4th year of student actors, artistic directors – Pavel Lyubimtsev, Vladimir Tartakovsky) – the operetta by Imre Kalman «Maritsa» (musical director – Konstantin Khvatynets, director – Zhanna Gerder, pianist – Maria Konyakhina) and the musical by John Kander, Joe Masteroff, Fred Ebb «Cabaret» (independent director’s work of the student Alexander Svintsov; choreographer – Alexandra Manturovskaya, sound – Valentin Zubritsky). The issues that are raised: interpretation of classical material by students of theatre schools who master singing through special training programs. The author evaluates both performances through the development of traditions of putting up shows, including the traditions of performing, and the prism of modern theatrical education. The author reflects on operetta and musical against a broad artistic and historical background.