On June 20, the Azerbaijan State Academic Musical Theater hosted another performance of the play “Gulchohra and Asgar,” based on the play of the same name by People’s Writer Kamal Abdulla.
“Elchi” reports that, according to the theater, this performance was dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the production director of the stage work, Presidential awardee and Honored Art Worker Asgar Asgarov.
At the end of the performance, which was met with applause, the director’s long and fruitful career in the field of theater was discussed, and it was emphasized that the stage works he directed are met with interest not only in Azerbaijani theaters but also far beyond the borders of our country.
Congratulations were conveyed to Asgar Asgarov on behalf of the management and staff of the Academic Musical Theater.
Elshad Ahmadli, production director of the Ganja State National Drama Theater, also congratulated the jubilarian. He emphasized that he considers Asgar Asgarov his master and wished the artist new creative successes.
It should be noted that the “Gulchohra and Asgar” play, which premiered on November 18, 2025, features composer Honored Art Worker Javanshir Guliyev, director Elmaddin Dadashov, conductor Honored Art Worker Fakhraddin Atayev, production designer Vusal Rahim, choreographer Honored Artist Nigar Shahmuradova, choirmaster Honored Artist Vagif Mastanov, concertmaster Fidan Aliyeva, lighting designer Rafael Vagifoglu, and assistant directors Tamilla Aslanova and Chimnaz Bagirova.
The musical drama features Honored Artists Azizaga Azizov, Iqrar Salamov, Almaz Alasgarova, and actors Samadzada Khasiyev, Mehriban Zaliyeva, Nijat Ali, Faig Mirzayev, Elnara Naghdaliyeva, Elchin Imanov, Ibrahim Alizada, Elkhan Ismayilov, Narmin Aliyeva, Ali Karimov, Orkhan Huseynov, Kamil Jafarov, Atilla Mammadov, Nihat Habibov, as well as choir and ballet artists.