The Master and Margarita: A Musical Spectacle
Bulgakov's masterpiece reimagined on stage at the Capitol Music Theatre after renovation.
Inaugural Performance
Wojciech Kościelniak's adaptation of Bulgakov's "The Master and Margarita" marked the grand reopening of the Capitol Music Theatre on September 28, 2013. This premiere took place on the Main Stage after extensive renovations.
Andrzej Gałła as Berlioz, Tomasz Wysocki as Woland and Mariusz Kiljan as Iwan Bezdomny in the performance "The Master and Margarita” (2013/2014) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
The Master and Margarita: Where the Story Begins
The story unfolds in Moscow's Patriarch Ponds, where two writers meet a foreigner who reveals himself to be Satan.
Group scene from the performance "The Master and Margarita” (2013/2014) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
Satan's Mirror in Moscow
In Moscow, Satan holds up a mirror to expose humanity's flaws: greed, pride, lust, deceit, and betrayal.
Love's Triumph
Amidst Satan's exposure of human flaws, the musical highlights the enduring power of true love to triumph over evil and hatred.
A Love That Defies All
A love that inspires sacrifice, courage, and even madness. It is a love that unites Margarita and the Master against all odds.
The Woman's Role
A mysterious narrator, an involved witness, or perhaps the cause of events? A Woman accompanies the characters through Soviet Moscow and ancient Jerusalem.
Cezary Studniak as Yeshua, Justyna Szafran as Women and Konrad Imiela as Pilate in the performance "The Master and Margarita” (2013/2014) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
Bulgakov's Enduring Mystery
Like Bulgakov's surreal cityscapes and symbolic names, the play's meaning remains intriguingly enigmatic for audiences.
Mikołaj Woubishet as Behemoth, Błażej Wójcik as Koroviev, Mariusz Kiljan as Iwan Bezdomny, Ewelina Adamska-Porczyk as Hella and Bartosz Picher as Asasello in the performance "The Master and Margarita” (2013/2014) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
Continued Success
Since its premiere, *The Master and Margarita* has been met with consistent acclaim from audiences and theater critics alike.
Tomasz Wysocki as Woland in the performance "The Master and Margarita” (2013/2014) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
Acclaimed Performance
Critics laud *The Master and Margarita* as a 'masterpiece with excellent actors,' contributing to its continued success.
Group scene from the performance "The Master and Margarita”, in the foreground Justyna Szafran as Women (2013/2014) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
A World-Class Production
Critics hailed *The Master and Margarita* as a 'musical performance at the highest level,' rivaling the world's greatest theaters.
Group scene from the performance "The Master and Margarita” (2013/2014) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
Praise for the Production
Reviewers have celebrated Piotr Dziubek's diverse music, Rafał Dziwisz's thoughtful lyrics, and the dancers' outstanding talent in *The Master and Margarita*.
Group scene from the performance "The Master and Margarita” (2013/2014) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
A Multi-Dimensional Spectacle
Rotating stages and platforms created a multi-dimensional spectacle during the performance, enhancing the viewing experience for the audience.
Kościelniak's Faithful Adaptation
Kościelniak captured Bulgakov's essence: the mysterious atmosphere of Woland's Moscow apartment, the dark humor of the show at the *Variétés* Theatre, and the solemnity of the biblical scenes.
The actors from the show "The Master and Margarita", standing in the top row, from the left: Bartosz Picher - Asasello, Błażej Wójcik - Korowiow, Justyna Antoniak - Margarita, Rafał Dziwisz - Master, Konrad Imiela - Pilate. In the bottom row, from the left: Mariusz Kiljan - Iwan Bezdomny, Cezary Studniak - Yeshua, Justyna Szafran - Woman, Tomasz Wysocki - Woland, Ewelina Adamska-Porczyk - Hella) and lying Mikołaj Woubishet - Behemoth (2013/2014) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
A Must-See Musical
Critics praise *The Master and Margarita* as a reminder of what a good musical should be, offering intelligent entertainment with both laughter and tears.
Production Team
Wojciech Kościelniak directed and adapted Bulgakov's novel, with lyrics by Rafał Dziwisz and music by Piotr Dziubek. The production featured set and visual design by Damian Styrna, costumes by Bożena Ślaga, and choreography by Jarosław Staniek.
The Creative Team
The creative team included Bogumił Palewicz (lighting design), Magdalena Śniadecka (vocal preparation), Agnieszka Kozak (assistant director), Joanna Ziemczyk (assistant choreographer), and Joanna Kiszkis (English subtitles).
2013/2014 Premiere Cast
The 2013/2014 season premiere of *The Master and Margarita* featured Justyna Szafran, Tomasz Wysocki, and Rafał Dziwisz in leading roles. The cast also included Justyna Antoniak, Magdalena Szczerbowska, Mariusz Kiljan, and Michał Szymański.
The Cast: Key Characters
Błażej Wójcik as Korowiow, Mikołaj Woubishet as Behemot, and Konrad Imiela - Piłat / Doktor Strawiński. Cezary Studniak embodies Jeszua, while Bartosz Picher plays Asasello. The cast includes Andrzej Gałła, Łukasz Wójcik-Zawierucha, Ewelina Adamska-Porczyk, and Agnieszka Oryńska.
The Cast: Supporting Roles
The production of *The Master and Margarita* features a talented ensemble in supporting roles, including Bogna Woźniak-Joostberens, Tomasz Leszczyński, and Elżbieta Kłosińska. Piotr Gajda-Sus and Małgorzata Fijałkowska also contribute to the performance.
The Ensemble Cast
The ensemble cast of *The Master and Margarita* features: Ewa Szlempo-Kruszyńska, Emose Uhunmwangho, Małgorzata Szeptycka, Adrian Kąca, Magdalena Szczerbowska, Justyna Antoniak, Janina Garbińska-Budzińska and Wojciech Kupczyński.
2013/2014 Season Dancers
Bożena Bukowska, Dominika Józefowiak, Oliwia Kukułka, Maja Lewicka, Katarzyna Małecka, Aneta Mazur, Barbara Olech, Joanna Ziemczyk, Mario Jasuwienas, Piotr Małecki, Jan Nykiel, Michał Pietrzak, Michał Szymański, Paweł Tyszkiewicz, Krzysztof Tyszko.
The 2013/2014 Premiere Orchestra
Piotr Dziubek and Rafał Karasiewicz led the orchestra. Beata Wołczyk on violin, Jacek Berg and Piotr Dziubek on accordion, Jakub Olejnik and Adam Skrzypek on contrabass. The percussion: Dariusz Kaliszuk and Michał Polak, Piotr Hałaj and Piotr Kosiński played the tuba.
Orchestral Musicians: Guitars and Brass
The *Master and Margarita* 2013/2014 premiere featured Magdalena Czwojda and Maciej Mazurek on guitars. The trombone section: Krzysztof Chlewicki, Mateusz Mendyka, Adrian Wilga, and Marcin Wołowiec. Trumpets: Aleksander Kobus, Marek Kubiszyn, Adam Lepka, and Maurycy Wójciński.
The Orchestra's Instruments
The 2013/2014 premiere of *The Master and Margarita* featured an orchestra with oboe (Ewa Sobczyk), bassoon (Maksymilian Rogacewicz), saxophones (Karol Gola, Władysław Kwaśnicki, Szymon Nidzworski, Tomasz Pruchnicki) and clarinets (Michał Siciński, Marcin Wróbel, Tomasz Żymła).
Błażej Wójcik, Bartosz Picher, Tomasz Wysocki, Ewelina Adamska-Porczyk and Mikołaj Woubishet. (2013) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
Key Performers in "The Master and Margarita"
Błażej Wójcik, Bartosz Picher, Tomasz Wysocki, Ewelina Adamska-Porczyk, and Mikołaj Woubishet embody key characters in the Capitol Music Theatre's production of *The Master and Margarita*.
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