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Moscow theatre teaches viewers Astronomy of Love
The musical comedy "Astronomy of Love" has been premiered at one of Moscow's theatres. The performance is based on the play "The Unnamed Star" which was written by the Romanian writer Mikhail Sebastian in the 1920s. The show was heralded as "the best love story" at the time.
The musical part for the play was written a few years ago, but the theatre's director, Gennady Chikhachev, couldn't get around to the rehearsals. He couldn't find an actor suitable for the leading male role until he met Konstantin Skripalev at one of the provincial Russian theatres. The young actor was surprised to be offered the part, but of course, agreed to give it a try. Now he admits that he's got a lot in common with the character he plays.

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