12 January

Boris Eifman's Anna Karenina: A Ballet about Passion, Choice, and Inner Tear

Boris Eifman's ballet Anna Karenina is striking in its depth of psychological tension and powerful emotional impact. Rejecting the many subplots of Leo Tolstoy's novel, the choreographer focused on the key conflict—the dramatic triangle of Anna, Karenin, and Vronsky, where every movement reflects the characters' inner struggle.

Through expressive bodily movement, Eifman reveals the tragedy of a woman whose life is completely dominated by passion. According to the composer, it is this uncontrollable sensual attraction that destroys the familiar, destroys her maternal spirit, and deprives Anna of her inner support. The heroine, consumed by love, is ready to defy social conventions and make the most difficult sacrifices.

The choreographer emphasizes the performance's relevance to modern audiences: his interpretation of Anna Karenina is a timeless story. Direct parallels with today's reality, intense choreography, and the troupe's virtuoso performance allow us to deeply experience the characters' psychological metamorphoses and the inevitability of a tragic ending.

Boris Eifman calls ballet a space for exploring a person's subconscious dramas. His performance raises eternal questions about the line between duty and sincere feeling, the price of freedom, and the responsibility for choice. Purchase tickets to Boris Eifman's ballet Anna Karenina on our website and see one of the most powerful works of modern choreography.

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5 April

Eifman's ballet "Molière Passion, or The Mask of Don Juan" comes to life on the stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre.

Boris Eifman presents his new ballet "Molière Passion, or The Mask of Don Juan," where the theater's backstage intrigues and the dramatic experiences of the great comedy writer are revealed through impressive movement and emotional choreography.

5 April

Boris Eifman's Anna Karenina: Passion and Drama on the Alexandrinsky Theatre Stage

Boris Eifman's ballet Anna Karenina brings Tolstoy's classic story to the stage through the language of dance, revealing the heroine's passion, internal conflicts, and tragedy with extraordinary emotional power.

5 April

Boris Eifman's "The Seagull. A Ballet Story": Passions and Secrets Behind the Scenes of the Alexandrinsky Theatre

Boris Eifman's ballet "The Seagull. A Ballet Story" reveals the behind-the-scenes intrigues, emotional dramas, and creative explorations of the dancers, transforming every movement onstage into a living language of passion and art.

4 April

The ballet "Rodin, Her Eternal Idol": genius, passion, and tragedy on the stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre

Boris Eifman's new production immerses audiences in the story of Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin, revealing their love, creative torments, and dramatic trials through the language of modern psychological ballet.

4 April

The Power of Expectations and the Price of Success: "The Pygmalion Effect" at the Alexandrinsky Theatre

Boris Eifman's ballet tells a story of transformation, where faith in oneself can change one's destiny, but it does not eliminate internal contradictions.

28 February

Immerse yourself in passion and creativity: the ballet "Rodin, Her Eternal Idol" at the Alexandrinsky Theatre

The Alexandrinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg invites you to the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre's tour with the production "Rodin, Her Eternal Idol." Immerse yourself in a world of emotion and genius through a unique choreographic language.

26 February

Crime and Punishment at the Alexandrinsky Theatre: Eifman Brings Dostoevsky to Life

Immerse yourself in the world of Dostoevsky with Boris Eifman's Crime and Punishment at the Alexandrinsky Theatre. A unique interpretation of the classic, exploring philosophical depths and moral dilemmas through dance. Don't miss the chance to be part of

5 February

Boris Eifman's ballet "Molière Passion, or The Mask of Don Juan" at the Alexandrinsky Theatre

The Alexandrinsky Theatre presents Boris Eifman's ballet "Molière Passion, or The Mask of Don Juan," a frank account of the life of Jean-Baptiste Molière, where stage and life merge in a tragic unity.

31 January

Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre Tours at the Alexandrinsky Theatre: Psychological Ballet "Rodin, Her Eternal Idol"

The Alexandrinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg invites you to the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre's tour. The unique production "Rodin, Her Eternal Idol" brings sculptural masterpieces to life through dance.

9 December 2025

New Year's show "Eared Stories. Stolen Christmas" at the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre

Immerse yourself in the magic of dance and art at the show "Eared Stories. Stolen Christmas" at the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre. A vibrant event for the whole family, it will provide unforgettable emotions and a festive atmosphere.

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