The Bolshoi Theater is one of the largest and oldest ballet and opera companies in the world. While the theater has undergone several major renovations over the past century—including the most recent in 2011 to restore some royal architectural details—it still retains all of its neoclassical grandeur.The Bolshoi Theater you see today opened in 1824 after several older versions burned down.Catching a show from resident ballet and opera troupes is a treat, as the theater often presents many classic performances, such as Tchaikovsky's Mazeppa and Rachmaninoff's Francesca da Rimini, both originally premiered here.
