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The open-air amphitheater of the “I.L. Caragiale” National Theater in Bucharest reopens on August 4, 2026, ushering in a new summer season in a venue unique in Romania, 24 meters above University Square. Electrifying concerts and a variety of theater performances make up the program for “Summer Nights, Up on the Theater, in the cool late-August evenings. This year’s program brings together artists who wanted to return to the charm of evenings spent under the open sky—from the Mădălina Pavăl Orchestra to Ada Milea, Luiza Zan, and Oana Pellea and Lari Giorgescu in "The Little Prince"—as well as names who will take the stage at the Amphitheater for the first time. The audience will enjoy seeing well-known artists—the band Taxi, Mihail—and will discover unconventional offerings, such as the modern and thrilling adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy in "Othello Hip Hop", or the beloved show The Placebo (D)Effect, which returns in a new format to the venue it inaugurated in 2019. The TNB Amphitheater’s program is available on tnb.ro and bilet.ro. Tickets can be purchased exclusively online, and starting August 24, they will also be available at the NTB Box Office. "Summer Nights, Up on the Theater" at the Open-Air Amphitheater is a program put together by the “I.L. Caragiale” National Theater Association of Bucharest and is sponsored by PPC Romania. Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

In a media landscape where rapid access to information and the quality of visual content are essential, the “I.L. Caragiale” National Theater in Bucharest offers media representatives “Media TNB – Digital Media Center,” an online platform designed for journalists, theater critics, and creators of cultural content. Available on the institution’s official website at https://www.tnb.ro/ro/materiale-foto-video, the platform provides access to a constantly updated multimedia archive that includes official photos of performances and can provide trailers, videos, and other resources designed to illustrate articles, reviews, reports, and broadcasts dedicated to the activities of the Bucharest National Theater. The Bucharest National Theater reminds media representatives that this resource is available and may be used to document and illustrate journalistic pieces dedicated to the performances and projects of the “I.L. Caragiale” National Theater in Bucharest. Media TNB is part of the initiative to modernize and digitize institutional communication, undertaken as part of the Bucharest National Theater’s management project, which aims to develop modern tools for engaging with the public and the institution’s partners. The platform helps facilitate the press’s access to official multimedia resources and supports the professional promotion of the theater’s performances and events. Access for Media Professionals Access to the platform is free and is intended exclusively for media representatives and specialized content creators. To protect the copyright of the materials and ensure their use for journalistic purposes, access is granted through an individual account. Journalists and theater critics can create an account directly on the platform’s website, and applications are reviewed and approved by the Bucharest National Theater team. Once approved, users receive the login credentials needed to access the multimedia library via email. The platform allows for quick identification of materials through search and organization features, providing an efficient tool for newsrooms and cultural publications. A constantly expanding multimedia archive The NTB Media Library is constantly updated with photos and video footage of premieres, repertoire performances, festivals, press conferences, and other events organized by the Bucharest National Theater. By developing this platform, the institution demonstrates its commitment to transparent, effective communication tailored to the digital environment, facilitating the press’s access to high-quality resources and encouraging the promotion of the arts in the public sphere. Media representatives who wish to access the platform can create an account by visiting the page: Media TNB     Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

The “I.L. Caragiale” National Theater in Bucharest announces auditions for the lead roles in the production of Romeo and Juliet by Robert Icke, based on Shakespeare, directed by Andrei Șerban. We are seeking actors and actresses—graduates or students—aged 27 or younger. To apply, interested candidates must send the following materials to auditii@tnb.ro by August 7: - Resume - 2 photos - a filmed monologue or a 2–4-minute excerpt from the Balcony Scene (with a scene partner). For this stage, Shakespeare’s text will be used, preferably in Anca Ignat and Alexandru M. Călin’s translation (William Shakespeare, Opere XIII, Ed. Tracus Arte, 2018) - the video must begin with a brief introduction (name, age) Based on these materials, a preliminary selection will be made of the candidates who will participate in the final selection round, August 19–26, 2026, at NTB. Important: A mandatory requirement for those registering for the audition is full availability for rehearsals from October 20, 2026, to January 10.   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu

The Box Office will be closed for the summer! Tickets for the opening performances of the 2026–2027 season can be purchased exclusively online through the bilet.ro platform. Starting August 24, 2026, the box office will reopen with its regular hours: Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you at our performances during the new 2026–2027 theater season!   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu