Drama and Musical Comedy Theater T.G.Shevchenko

Theatre named after T. G. Shevchenko in Kryvyi Rih: from "Kryvbas" to the academic stage

The Kryvyi Rih Academic City Theater of Drama and Musical Comedy named after Taras Shevchenko has a rich history, which dates back to November 5, 1931. It was then that it opened under the name "Kryvbas", and the first production was the play "A Matter of Honor" by Ivan Mykytenko.

In 1949, the theater was named after Taras Shevchenko, in 1981 it became a musical and dramatic theater, and in 2012 it acquired the status of an academic theater. Today it is one of the key cultural centers of Kryvyi Rih.

Location in the city

The theater is located in the central part of Kryvyi Rih, near the Yuri Gagarin Park and the Saksagan River bed. This makes it an easily accessible and recognizable cultural landmark of the city.

Audience Hall and Renovations

The main hall of the theater has a capacity of 644 seats. In 2016, a partial reconstruction was carried out here: the lighting equipment was updated and the technical condition of the stage and audience space was improved.

Repertoire and Stage Life

Over its history, the theater has staged over 20,000 performances. The repertoire covers a wide range of genres and directions:

• classical and modern dramas;
• musical comedies and musicals;
• performances for adults and children;
• new directorial interpretations of famous works;
• experimental productions.

Not only theater

The stage of the institution is actively used for various cultural events of the city:

• concerts of Ukrainian and international artists;
• stand-up shows and humorous programs;
• symphonic and chamber concerts;
• master classes, seminars and creative evenings;
• festival and thematic events.

How to buy tickets?

The current schedule of the Kryvyi Rih Drama and Musical Comedy Theater named after T. G. Shevchenko and tickets for events can be found on Numotamo.com. This is a convenient way to choose a performance or concert and plan your cultural evening.