I went to see the ballet Spartacus and was quite impressed. I also saw a show at the Mariinsky theater. The Mussorgsky is recently renovated and lacks the run down look of its competition. The dancers were good though perhaps slightly weaker than those of the Mariinsky. The modern - even daring - choreography made up for it though. I... More

Oh what an evening. We saw Swan Lake and I still can't believe how good it was. Performances will vary of course but the theatre is miles and miles better than the Majinsky. The location in Arts Square is ideal. It is equally as grand, historic but more intimate. The staging and acoustics are fantastic. The on-line ticketing system is... More

The Mussorgsky Theater isn't as famous as the Mariinsky, but in many ways it's better. For one thing, it's much cheaper. It's also usually less crowded, although on a Friday night you still will probably want to get there a little early. The location is also nicer and more central--it's right across from the Russian Museum. And the performances are... More