Virus permitting, Russia's Bolshoi Theatre hopes for September curtain-up

The legendary Bolshoi Theatre, whose dancers and singers are currently under virus lockdown, hopes to hold its first performances in September, the general director Vladimir Urin says. Under his optimistic scenario, rehearsals will begin in late July, allowing performers enough to time to limber up their skills. "I very much hope that in mid-September we will open the season."