The Program of the “Ion Dacian” National Operetta and Musical Theatre November 19–23

    The Program of the “Ion Dacian” National Operetta and Musical Theatre November 19–23

    The “Ion Dacian” National Operetta and Musical Theatre invites you to a series of events filled with diversity, innovation, storytelling, and remarkable artists of the musical stage.
    Over the weekend, we welcome you to spend fabulous evenings in the theatre’s main hall, where you will witness two completely different stories about love in all its forms.
    During the week, you can choose from events hosted in the intimate, elegant, and glamorous setting of the theatre foyer — Opereta Lounge.

    MAIN HALL PROGRAM

    Next to Normal / Saturday, November 22, 6:00 PM

    A unique musical phenomenon born on Broadway, a script distinguished with the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and winner of a Tony Award, Next to Normal is a deeply relevant story — a lesson about love and empathy, built around a powerful and emotional subject. The New York Times wrote that this is the show that makes you experience every possible feeling.

    A live performance with a major impact on audiences, thanks to Tom Kitt’s music and to the exceptional cast who bring to life the emotional story of the Goodman family.

    Directed by: Victor Bucur
    Stage design:Cristi Marin
    Cast: Anca Florescu – Diana Goodman, Victor Bucur – Dan Goodman, Lucian Ionescu – Gabe Goodman, Sidonia Doica – Natalie Goodman, Florin Ganea – Dr. Madden, Andrei Miercure – Henry, Daniel Burcea – Dr. Fine.

    I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change / Sunday, November 23, 7:00 PM

    A story about our endless search for perfect love, for the ideal partner, about the ongoing battle that defines marriage, and about the spicy moments typical of Hollywood‑style romantic series. A theme that recalls the determination of the Sex and the City protagonists to shape their partners exactly as they please.

    Nominated in 1997 for Best Off‑Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is the longest‑running musical revue in the world, with over 15,000 performances to date.

    Directed by: Victor Bucur și Daniel Burcea
    Cast: Maria Buză, Anca Florescu, Amelia Antoniu, Letiția Vlădescu, Victor Bucur, Silviu Mircescu, Mihai Bisericanu, Daniel Burcea.

    OPERETA LOUNGE PROGRAM

    Musical Cocktail / Wednesday, November 19, 7:00 PM – Opereta Lounge

    The first performance of the week is defined by elegance, refinement, and a blend of musical genres — arias and duets from famous operettas and musicals, film music, and chansons that evoke the bohemian atmosphere of Parisian cafés.

    Soloists: Patricia Seymour, Gabriela Daha, Mediana Vlad, Orest Pîslariu‑Ranghilof, Victor Bucur, Daniel‑Andrei Găină Cojuharov
    Guest Soloists: Alfredo Pascu and Daniel Madia
    Piano: Andreea Dobia

    Echoes of Jazz and Longing / Thursday, November 20, 7:00 PM – Opereta Lounge

    Mezzo‑soprano Raluca Ciocă, together with the Gabi Stănescu Jazz Quartet, brings emotions to life in their deepest form through a fusion of jazz and the lyrical sensitivity of the Romanian dor.

    Voice: Raluca Ciocă
    Piano: Gabi Stănescu
    Drums: Adrian Tetrade
    Saxophone: Ovidiu Gurban
    Guitar: Mircea Oaneș
    Double Bass: Adrian Flautistu

    Tango Passion / Friday, November 21, 7:00 PM – Opereta Lounge

    The dancers of the Operetta Theatre — Eugenia Stoian, Gabriela Pojoreanu, and Marian Chirazi — together with Dragoș Samoil and Alexandra Isac (Tango Pasion Dance School) invite you into the passionate world of tango, where sensuality intertwines with nostalgia.

    Concept: Radu Petrovici
    Set Design: Vladimir Turturică
    Choreography: Relu Dobrin