MIGUEL DE CERVANTES' BIRTHDAY
Today, September 29, marks more than 400 years since the birth of the writer Miguel de Cervantes, a Spanish novelist, poet and playwright, considered the symbol of Spanish literature. His notoriety is primarily due to the novel "El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha", one of the masterpieces of universal literature, considered by some critics to be the first modern novel.
The novel's protagonists, Don Quixote de La Mancha and Sancho Panza, have become two of the most famous figures in the literary world over time, this fame also due to their widespread representation in theater and film.
The story of the knight-errant and his faithful squire was also the inspiration for one of Broadway's most remarkable musicals, Man of La Mancha, an original production written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. It first opened on Broadway in 1965, and was a huge success, running for over 2,300 performances; it won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The year 2015 is an important one in the history of this musical, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the first performance of the show, which is why Don Quixote also landed on the stage of the Oradea theater this fall. The premiere of the production directed by a master of the musical, the Hungarian director György Korcsmáros, took place on Sunday, September 27, at 7 p.m. at the Great Hall of the Oradea Theater, and the Oradea audience applauded the performance for minutes, emotion floating in the air.
The Regina Maria Theater pays tribute to the writer Miguel de Cervantes through the show "The Man of La Mancha", which will be performed on Friday, October 16, at 7:00 PM, in the Great Hall.
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The Regina Maria Theatre announces the premiere of the show "Deșteptarea", a contemporary text by Doru Vatavlui, directed by Bobi Pricop, which will take place on January 17 and 18, 2026, from 7:00 PM, in the theatre's Great Hall. The show is specifically dedicated to the adolescent audience, but is also addressed to parents, teachers and all those interested in how the digital world influences identity formation and relationships between generations.
Self Guided Audio Tour – TRM Theater @Night
Welcome to TRM Theatre @Night, the experience that gives you the opportunity to discover the Regina Maria Theater from a different perspective: not just as a spectator, but as an explorer of a hidden world.
Tonight, the theater opens its doors differently.
With the help of this audio guide, you will be able to walk the route prepared especially for the event on your own and discover stories about the building's architecture, the history of the Oradea theater, the backstage spaces, the stage mechanisms and the small details that the audience usually does not have the opportunity to observe.
From the foyer and the Great Hall, to the boxes, balcony, and the spaces that support the magic behind a show, this tour invites you to look at the theater not just as a place for performances, but as a living organism, in which every corner has a story.
How does it work?
- Press play on the audio file below.
- Follow the route indicated during the event.
- Stop in each space and let the story reveal the theater to you, step by step.
Approximate tour duration: 30 minutes
Recommendation: Use headphones for the most immersive experience.
Location: Queen Maria Theater, Oradea
Start the audio tour and let the theater tell you its story.
