Vato Tsikurishvili

Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.

Review: FRANKENSTEIN; OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS at Synetic Theater
by Pamela Roberts - Nov 6, 2025

Synetic Theater’s new adaptation, “Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus,” is demanding and dark, a dystopian tale that merges the classic gothic novel with a timeless myth to make us question our current quest for progress.

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Synetic Theater
by Jake Bridges - Jul 21, 2025

In the hands of Synetic Theater, Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM becomes more than a whimsical tale of love and mischief—it transforms into a kinetic, visually arresting spectacle that dances between comedy and enchantment.

Review: THE IMMIGRANT AT SYNETIC THEATRE
by Brian Bochicchio - Mar 19, 2025

And it always is with Synetic. For those unfamiliar with the company, their craft is based on expression through physical movement and scenic snapshots. Sound is used as aural choreography, but words are rarely heard. With this innovative approach, they have tackled some of the classics of stage in new, inventive ways. Thus, their latest work, “The Immigrant” loosely based on Charlie Chaplin’s 1917 short film, follows in the same tradition, reaching back to the silent movies in the fledgling American movie industry.

Review: HAMLET...THE REST IS SILENCE at Synetic Theater
by Jake Bridges - Oct 2, 2024

What did our critic think of HAMLET...THE REST IS SILENCE at Synetic Theater?

Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Synetic Theater
by Jackson Malmgren - Feb 13, 2024

What did our critic think of ROMEO AND JULIET AT SYNETIC THEATER at Synetic Theater?

Review: SNOW MAIDEN at Synetic Theater
by Olivia Murray - Dec 13, 2023

I recommend this show for people of all ages who are interested in seeing a fun show that explores the theme of friendship. Children in the audience will especially enjoy this playful and interactive performance.

Review: THE TELL-TALE HEART at Synetic Theater
by Hannah R. Wing - Oct 2, 2023

If you are looking for a spooky production to watch during the month of October, you don’t want to miss out on The Tell-Tale Heart, directed by Paata Tsikurishvili. 

Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Synetic Theater
by Pamela Roberts - Aug 6, 2023

Synetic Theater’s wordless Cyrano de Bergerac is gorgeous to behold and packs a powerful emotional wallop.

Kennedy Center GUYS AND DOLLS, Kevin Chamberlin, And More Win Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

This evening, the 2023 Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Esteemed Washington theatre artists Naomi Jacobson, Erika Rose, Holly Twyford, and Christopher Michael Richardson hosted an evening showcasing the vibrant and diverse community of professional theatre artists in the Washington region.

Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale, Ali Ewoldt And More Nominated for Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2023

Nominations have been announced for the 37th Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 22. Nominees include productions from Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, GALA Hispanic Theatre and more.

Review: SNOW MAIDEN Brings Magic to Life at Synetic Theater
by Morgan Musselman - Dec 5, 2022

Synetic Theater’s holiday production, Snow Maiden, delivers a dose of whimsy to the local theater scene this December. Created by Helen-Hayes Award-winning choreographer and Synetic Co-Founder Irina Tsikurishvili, Snow Maiden utilizes the Synetic’s signature style to tell a new interpretation of the classic 19th-century story.

Review: HOST & GUEST At Synetic Theater
by Hannah Wing - Sep 15, 2022

Synetic's Host & Guest depicts the intensity of Kist-Khevsur conflict through an unlikely bond between two strangers.

Review: Synetic's lush A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM sparkles and pops at Synetic Theater
by Pamela Roberts - Jul 5, 2022

What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Synetic Theater? Synetic Theater's wordless A Midsummer Night's Dream is, indeed, a dream to behold. An innovative merging of drama and movement, Synetic's silent exploration of the classic work sparkles and pops. It's full of both belly laughs and tender moments. The power and athleticism of the company along with the lush production elements give a fresh perspective to experience the timeless Shakespearean favorite.

New Dates Just Added For THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS at Synetic Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2022

Synetic Theater announces a one-week extension of its newest production, the world premiere of Vato Tsikurishvili’s wordless adaptation of THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS, based on the original work by Carlo Osvaldo Goldoni, with choreography by Maryam Najafzada and compositions by resident composer Konstantine Lortkipanidze*.

BWW Review: Synetic Theater's SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS a Raucous Hilarious Showcase
by Andrew White - Apr 9, 2022

If there were any doubt in your mind that theatre is back, as thrilling and death-defying as ever, make your plans now to see Synetic Theatre’s take on the old Italian classic “Servant of Two Masters.”  Fasten your seat belts, you’ll be on a roller-coaster of virtuosity, wordless and breathless, for a solid hour and a half. 

Synetic Theater to Present THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2022

SYNETIC THEATER has announced the world premiere production of Vato Tsikurishvili’s THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS, with choreography by Maryam Najafzada and compositions by resident composer Konstantine Lortkipanidze.

Synetic Theater Welcomes Back In-Person Audiences for 2021-2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2021

Synetic Theater, a center for American Physical Theater, is re-opening its doors after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of in-person events.

BWW Review: JOY! WITH MARIA SIMPKINS AND VATO TSIKURISHVILI at Synetic Theater
by Hannah Wing - Oct 21, 2020

Synetic's JOY! is an exploratory theater experience, which blends intimate storytelling with audience interaction.

BWW Review: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Synetic Theater
by Brandon Horwin - Feb 10, 2020

Synetic Theater is known for bringing their audiences on a journey through creative movement and dancing. Without a word spoken or a note sung, Synetic manages to capture the audience by putting movement in the spotlight while telling familiar tales. The Tsikurishvilis have now coupled a beloved tale with a creative twist - Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera. Synetic Theater's production is as hauntingly masterful as the story itself and its all due to all overwhelming success of all parties involved.