Vígszínház recognizes its most active actors
Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Vígszínház theater in Budapest has recognized its most frequently performing actors for the 2025/26 season.
- Balázsovits Edit, Márkus Luca, and Varga-Járó Sára were honored among actresses, while Medveczky Balázs, Szántó Balázs, and Zoltán Áron received accolades for actors.
- The theater also announced new contracts and departures for the upcoming season, including guest artist Waskovics Andrea and the departure of Tar Renáta.
Budapest's Vígszínház has honored its most dedicated performers, recognizing the actors who appeared in the highest number of productions during the 2025/26 season. The awards celebrate the commitment and stage presence of the theater's ensemble.
Among the actresses, Balázsovits Edit led with 167 performances, followed by Márkus Luca with 152, and Varga-Járó Sára with 145. For the male actors, Medveczky Balázs took the top spot with an impressive 182 performances, with Szántó Balázs close behind at 175, and Zoltán Áron completing the trio with 172 appearances.
The theater also outlined its artistic direction for the 2026/27 season, announcing new additions and changes to its company. Gál Réka Ágota, László Rebeka, and Nyomárkay Zsigmond are set to join the Vígszínház. Waskovics Andrea will continue her work as a guest artist, while Tar Renáta is departing the troupe. Additionally, Bálint Laczkó will continue his practical training at the Víg as a student from the University of Theatre and Film Arts.
Several new productions and directorial appointments were also revealed. The Vígszínház will stage "Ifj. Vidnyánszky Attila" directed by 4-6, "The Cherry Orchard" by Alekszandr Bargman, and "The Csárdás Princess" directed by Mohácsi János. The Pesti Színház will host "A Memory of Two Mondays" directed by Fehér Balázs Benő, "La Bohème" by Valló Péter, and "Blue Jasmine" directed by Hegedűs D. Géza. The Házi Színpad will feature "Kedves bópeer...!" directed by Zsótér Sándor and "My Recurring Dream is to Wake Up on My Father's Shoulders" directed by Réka Pelsőczy. Finally, Ujj Mészáros Károly will stage "The Roommate" in the Víg Szalon.
Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.