Before reopening in 2008, the 1825 building will get new stage machinery, cloakrooms, and escalators. Meanwhile, the original acoustics in the main auditorium, which were badly damaged by a renovation in the 1950s, will be restored.
"After all the partial repairs over the years the theater is a kind of layered cake," Shangin said, "Even the basements have different depths.
During construction, the Bolshoi's opera and ballet companies will perform in a new, second theater or at other venues.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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Stephanie Jae Park, Kate Rockwell, Nicholas Rodriguez, and Daniel Yearwood will be featured as vocalists.
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The double bill from the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players plays the Kaye Playhouse.
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