The National Operetta and Musical Theatre “Ion Dacian” has published the calendar of repertoire events for the second part of the 2025/2026 season (January–June).
The repertoire season resumes on 15 January, at 7:00 PM, on National Culture Day, with a double event: the rock opera Meșterul Manole, followed by the concert Meșterii Rock (16 January, 7:00 PM), part of the Opereta Lounge evenings. This is not a random choice, but rather a metaphor for the institution’s history over the past 75 years, as the theatre celebrates in 2026 a decade since its re-establishment.
For the Operetta Theatre, National Culture Day also marks another anniversary — the national premiere of the rock opera Meșterul Manole took place on 15 January 2024. In doing so, we lay the foundation for a tradition: to organize and present, every year on this date, events dedicated to the customs and history of the Romanian people.
The Craftsman Manole
Music: Josef Kappl, based on a libretto by Victor Cârcu
Creative Team:
Radu Petrovici and Rebecca Diaconu – Direction
Vladimir Turturica – Set Design
Relu Dobrin – Choreography
Sorina Micșunescu – Assistant Director
Cast:
Florin Budnaru – Manole
Daniela Bucșan – Miruna
Orest Pîslariu‑Ranghilof – The Narrator
Choir and Orchestra of the National Operetta and Musical Theatre “Ion Dacian”
Meșterii Rock:
Josef Kappl – Bass
Nicu Patoi – Guitar
Marcel Moldovan – Drums
Choir Master: Aurel Muraru
Conductor: Constantin Grigore
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The premieres of the season — whose details will be announced at a later date — are: the operetta Silvia (or The Csárdás Princess) by Emmerich Kálmán, and the musicals Cantafabule by Josef Kappl and Secunda doi by Marius Meragiu.
The repertoire for the final part of the 2025/2026 season includes the following successful titles:
Musicals: Romeo and Juliet, Rebecca, My Fair Lady, Kiss Me, Kate!, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!, Next to Normal, Jack the Ripper
Operettas: The Circus Princess, The Gypsy Baron, Die Fledermaus, Viennese Blood
The programme is complemented by a series of remarkable events: collage performances, galas, the Opereta Lounge concert series, and various related events.
For additional details regarding the programme, premieres, and other events, please visit the institution’s official website – www.opereta.ro