The renovation also includes new stage machinery, cloakrooms, and escalators. The original acoustics in the main auditorium, which were badly damaged by a renovation in the 1950s, will be restored.
During construction, the Bolshoi's opera and ballet companies are performing in a new, second theater and at other venues. The original theater, which dated from 1825, is scheduled to reopen in 2008.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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