History
Until the beginning of World War I. the building housed an orpheum bar. When the war broke out "the palace of entertainment" closed, marking the end of the golden age of the orpheum. This is meant the end of what was later nostalgically called "the happy times of peace."
In 1923 the city of Budapest decided to give the genre of operetta a home of its own. With the opening of the Metropolitan Operetta Theatre the Hungarian capital saw the beginning of the "silver operetta" period by giving a new and permanent home to the genre after Népszínház and Király Színház. In the history of the theatre the most important thing was to cherish the traditions of the classic operetta while enriching it with modern artistic solutions. Next to Vienna Budapest is the other capital of the operetta and anyone who comes to our theatre can see the high quality of the genre represented here...
We'd like to kindly invite You and your kind friends to an unforgettable musical, gastronomical and touristic experience, to the OPERETTA-SHIP. During the candle-lit voyage the international program of excellent singing, instrumental and dancing artists of the Hungarian State Opera House will guarantee Your entertainment. They sing and play the most popular passages of operas, operettas, Italian, Spanish songs, musicals in the original languages, instrumental solos, and perform brilliant folklore, classical and step dances in elegant costumes.
During the exclusive voyage, while admiring the wonderfully lit night view of Budapest, you can choose from the favourite dishes of Ferenc Lehár, Imre Kálmán, Johann Strauss. The program lasts from 8 to 10 p.m. The program leads from 6 April 2007 to 31 October 2007 every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun. from 8 to 10 PM.
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A38 is an independent cultural venue on a converted Ukranian stone carrier ship, harboured on the Danube in Budapest, Hungary. A38’s objective is to become a sparkling, dynamic cultural and community centre. A38 mainly programmes international modern music (jazz, world music, rock, electronic music, etc) but also provides home for various cultural activities such as professional meetings, film, literature, digital and even gastronomy events. Check out the programme and order your tickets now! With our HOMEticket service, you can print your tickets directly after online paying, at your home.
A38 is the reincarnation of a Ukranian stone-carrier ship. With its inauguration on 30 April 2003, it started a new life on the Danube in Budapest as a cultural venue. Since its opening it has become one of Budapest's most important venues, and according to artists' feedback, one of Europe's coolest clubs. By now there have been a few thousand concert from stars like Maceo Parker, Courtney Pine, Amon Tobin, Vienna Art Orcestra, DJ Krush, Einstürzende Neubauten, Laibach, John Cale, Tomasz Stanko, Plastic People of The Universe, Boris Kovac to young and less known, cities like Pague and Warsaw have intruduced, there have been theatre plays, exhibitions, performances, wine-dinners, conferences and many more...
Just like last year, your favourite operettas, which make the Budapest Operetta Theatre more and more popular will stay on the repertoire. Countess Maritza (Marica grofnő) had its 100th performance, Mike the Magnate (Magnas Miska) has been played more than 125 times. Strauss' very successful operetta, The Fledermaus (A denever) will continue with the same splendid cast and with a well-known guest conductor, while in the Studio last year's great success, Baroness Lili (Lili baronő) is still on stage. And here is the very first premiere of the season: in co-production with the Thalia Theatre we will present The Kissing Lady (Csokos asszony) by Zerkovitz - Szilagyi, directed by Gyšrgy Bohm, with a magnificent cast and a famous guest star in the leading role.
In the Main Stage there is a real surprise coming - La Vie Parisienne (Paris Life, Parizsi elet) by Offenbach is put on stage in real French Bohemian style as an erotic operetta by director Attila Beres, with the operetta and musical stars of the theatre in the main roles. The musical department carries on the success series with Romeo and Juliet (Romeo es Julia) over its 200th performance, The Beauty and the Beast (A szepseg es a szornyeteg), Mozart! and...