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Kholstomer—a powerful stage adaptation of Tolstoy’s The History of a Horse, from Uzbekistan Youth Theater, directed by Nabi Abdurakhmanov.Essence Theatre and Theater 86 present Kholstomer —a breathtaking collaboration directed by the internationally acclaimed Nabi Abdurakhmanov , Honored Worker of Arts of Uzbekistan. First staged at the Youth Theater of Uzbekistan, this visionary adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s The History of a Horse has won multiple international awards and been hailed as “A Hymn to Humans.”
This dynamic reimagining fuses poetic storytelling, striking movement, and a haunting musical score by Dmitriy Yanov-Yanovsky to bring to life the eternal quest for freedom and the spirit’s unbreakable will to soar. In a mesmerizing blend of rhythm, physicality, and deeply emotional performances, Kholstomer follows a legendary horse, an outcast among his own kind, as he reflects on a life of love, betrayal, and the unrelenting pursuit of honor.
A rare theatrical experience, this production captures the profound essence of Tolstoy’s work in a way that speaks to today’s audiences—melding past and present, philosophy and poetry, all in a single, unforgettable performance.
Performed in English.
Adaptation by Mark Rozovsky and Nabi Abdurakhmanov
Directed by Nabi Abdurakhmanov
Verses by Yuriy Ryashentsev
Translated by Vickie Patricia Abel and Abdurashid Nishanov
Composer – Dmitriy Yanov-Yanovsky
Set Designer – Igor Gulenko
Costume designer – Igor Gulenko and Vassa Vasileva
Choreography by Shukhrat Tokhtasimov, Malika Iskandarova and Kamilla Abdurakhmanova
Cast: Kamilla Abdurakhmanova, Obid Abdurakhmanov, Isaac Aaron Echegoyen, Can Deniz Ezraim, Deborah Gerofsky, Anatolii Ishchenko, Yehonatan Rayer, Alexandra Recknagel, Julia Sokol and Amir Zarkani.
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165 West 86th Street,New York,10024,US, 147 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024-3415, United States,New York, New York, Manhattan
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