description Chauve-Souris Overview
Chauve-Souris, also known as La Chauve-Souris, was a Russian theatrical revue associated with producer and performer Nikita Balieff. Balieff founded the original cabaret in Moscow in 1908, and the production later toured internationally, presenting short comic scenes, songs, dances, mime, and ensemble spectacle to audiences in Europe and the United States. Its performances are linked to Russian émigré theater and to the international revue tradition that developed after the Russian Revolution.
help Chauve-Souris FAQ
What does Chauve-Souris mean?
Chauve-Souris means "The Bat" in French. The name was used for Nikita Balieff's Russian theatrical revue, also known as the Bat Theatre of Moscow.
Who created Chauve-Souris?
Nikita Balieff founded the original cabaret in Moscow in 1908. He was a producer and performer who shaped the revue's comic stage persona and international presentation.
What kind of performance was Chauve-Souris?
It was a revue made up of short comic scenes, songs, dances, and visual stage numbers. It was not an opera or a single continuous drama such as Johann Strauss II's operetta Die Fledermaus.
Did Chauve-Souris perform outside Russia?
Yes. Balieff's company toured internationally and appeared on Broadway in 1922, 1923, 1925, 1927, and 1929, with a later production billed as New Chauve-Souris in 1931.
explore Explore More
Similar to Chauve-Souris
See all arrow_forward
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
