In Nizhny Novgorod, the play “Einstein and Margarita” with the participation of actors Ksenia Rapport and Alexei Serebryakov was canceled. This was reported by TASS.
The reason for the show’s cancellation is unknown. As noted in the publication, the Moscow Variety Theater does not yet plan to suspend performances of “Einstein and Margarita”.
4 February 76.ru reportedIt was stated that the production of “Einstein and Margarita” in Yaroslavl was canceled “taking into account public opinion”. It was supposed to take place at the Millennium concert and entertainment center in Yaroslavl. The show was originally scheduled for February 25, then postponed to February 26, and was eventually removed from the repertoire altogether.
Local activists complained about the demonstration. They were not happy with the production itself, but with the acting of Alexey Serebryakov and Ksenia Rappoport. They stated that the artists live abroad, oppose the special military operation against Ukraine, and earn money in Russia.
In 2023, the play was withdrawn from performances in many cities: St. Louis in February. in St. Petersburg “for technical reasons”, in Yekaterinburg in May without an official statement, and in Novosibirsk in June after a complaint against the actors of the local popular movement. “Council of Fathers.”
Previously director Yuri Grymov told about the scandal associated with the film “The Master and Margarita”.