Mickey Mouse stars on Bolshoi theatre stage
Published: 27 December, 2007, 09:51
Mickey Mouse has invited 400 children from across Russia to see the Bolshoi Theatre’s version of Tchaikovsky's ballet “The Nutcracker” on New Year's Eve. All the children asked to the charity event are kids with special needs.
Mickey first came to Moscow in 1988 for his birthday. Since then he's only visited the Russian capital for the Pirates of the Caribbean premier in May.
The legendary character was not the only one in town to entertain the Russian kids. Disney princesses Cinderella and Snow White as well as Prince Charming were also there.
But not only children were thankful and excited. The founder of one of the most enterprising charity funds, Give life's Chulpan Khamatova, said he hoped they managed to create a little Disney land for the kids.
According to the Chinese horoscope, 2008 is the year of the earth rat. So, even if the appearance of Mickey Mouse on stage at the Bolshoi Theatre doesn't bring luck to those in the hall, it definitely brought loads of joy and smiles.
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What a wonderful event to make available to the children and folks in Russia! I have been to Disney World in the USA several times, and there is a special feeling that is evoked in any Disney production; so much so, that it makes an adult feel the magic wonder that a child can feel, so that the adult feels like a child again - and it's okay to do so there! The originator, Walt Disney, had such a unique gift and mindset for creating this imaginary world of magic, and part of his directive was to create such a sense of magic so that children and adults could escape from their world of reality while they enjoyed his productions. I pray that his successors continue to maintain the true spirit in their productions that was of paramount importance to Walt Disney.