MAMT receives invitations to Europe and the USA, but refuses due to the international situation

The Moscow Academic Musical Theater named after Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko receives invitations to perform in Europe and the USA, but does not do so and gives preference to those countries that respect Russia, Andrei Borisov, general director of MAMT, told RIA Novosti.

“Now the point is that there are companies that would like to see us, including in Europe and the United States. But the international situation is such that we cannot afford this. We want to go on a visit where they are waiting for us. We do not want to go to a house where they are waiting for us in one apartment, and in the neighboring apartments and entrances they hate us. We don’t want this. We are ready to travel all over the world, we want to travel to both Europe and the States,” he said, answering to the question of whether the theater receives invitations to perform abroad, in particular in Europe and the USA.

According to Borisov, when it comes to foreign tours, the theater gives preference to those countries that respect Russia.

“For example, for us, the Chinese viewer is no less important, they are a knowledgeable, understanding viewer. We respect everyone. But they want us there, they love us there, that’s why we are there. As soon as a certain attitude grows, we will go to Europe and the USA. In any case, it is important that foreign production companies see us, we are in their sights. This is important for me as a director. When there is such interest, it is easier to negotiate based on history and current stars,” noted the general director of MAMT.