

Essence Theatre and Theater 86, in collaboration with the State Youth Theatre of Uzbeskistan&nbsp;from April 3 to 20, present&nbsp;<b>KHOLSTOMER, THE HISTORY OF A HORSE&nbsp;— a breathtaking production directed by the internationally acclaimed&nbsp;Nabi Abdurakhmanov, Honored Worker of Arts of Uzbekistan. This visionary adaptation of&nbsp;Leo Tolstoy’s&nbsp;The History of a Horse&nbsp;has won multiple international awards and been hailed as “A Hymn to Humans.”This dynamic reimagining fuses poetic storytelling, striking movement, and a haunting musical score by&nbsp;Dmitriy Yanov-Yanovsky&nbsp;to bring to life the eternal quest for freedom and the spirit’s unbreakable will to soar. In a mesmerizing blend of rhythm, physicality, and deeply emotional performances, Kholstomer follows a legendary horse, an outcast among his own kind, as he reflects on a life of love, betrayal, and the unrelenting pursuit of honor.A rare theatrical experience, this production captures the profound essence of Tolstoy’s work in a way that speaks to today’s audiences—melding past and present, philosophy and poetry, all in a single, unforgettable performance.Performed in English.Adaptation by Mark Rozovsky and Nabi AbdurakhmanovDirected by Nabi AbdurakhmanovVerses by Yuriy RyashentsevTranslated by Vickie Patricia Abel and Abdurashid NishanovComposer – Dmitriy Yanov-YanovskySet Designer – Igor GulenkoCostume designer – Igor Gulenko and Vassa VasilevaChoreography by Shukhrat Tokhtasimov, Malika Iskandarova and Kamilla AbdurakhmanovaArt Producer: Katya SaturdayCast: Kamilla Abdurakhmanova, Obid Abdurakhmanov, Isaac Aaron Echegoyen, Can Deniz Ezraim, Deborah Gerofsky, Anatolii Ishchenko, Yehonatan Rayer, Alexandra Recknagel, Natasha Skutka, Julia Sokol,&nbsp;Stalina Guberchenko

 and Amir Zarkani.

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KHOLSTOMER, THE HISTORY OF A HORSE

ХОЛСТОМЕР, ИСТОРИЯ ЛОШАДИ



Essence Theatre and Theater 86, in collaboration with the State Youth Theatre of Uzbeskistan&nbsp;

Theater86

KHOLSTOMER, THE HISTORY OF A HORSE in New York

ESSENCE Theatre-Studio

Theatrical play in New York

New York

Theater86 165 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, США



Essence Theatre and Theater 86, in collaboration with the State Youth Theatre of Uzbeskistan 

— a breathtaking production directed by the internationally acclaimed Nabi Abdurakhmanov, Honored Worker of Arts of Uzbekistan. This visionary adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s The History of a Horse has won multiple international awards and been hailed as “A Hymn to Humans.”

This dynamic reimagining fuses poetic storytelling, striking movement, and a haunting musical score by Dmitriy Yanov-Yanovsky to bring to life the eternal quest for freedom and the spirit’s unbreakable will to soar. In a mesmerizing blend of rhythm, physicality, and deeply emotional performances, Kholstomer follows a legendary horse, an outcast among his own kind, as he reflects on a life of love, betrayal, and the unrelenting pursuit of honor.

A rare theatrical experience, this production captures the profound essence of Tolstoy’s work in a way that speaks to today’s audiences—melding past and present, philosophy and poetry, all in a single, unforgettable performance.

Adaptation by Mark Rozovsky and Nabi Abdurakhmanov

Translated by Vickie Patricia Abel and Abdurashid Nishanov

Costume designer – Igor Gulenko and Vassa Vasileva

Choreography by Shukhrat Tokhtasimov, Malika Iskandarova and Kamilla Abdurakhmanova

Cast: Kamilla Abdurakhmanova, Obid Abdurakhmanov, Isaac Aaron Echegoyen, Can Deniz Ezraim, Deborah Gerofsky, Anatolii Ishchenko, Yehonatan Rayer, Alexandra Recknagel, Natasha Skutka, Julia Sokol, Stalina Guberchenko

 and Amir Zarkani.



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