Bolshoi Theatre. The Bolshoi Theatre (Russian: ÐÐ¾Ð»ÑÑÐ¾ÌÐ¹ ÑÐµÐ°ÌÑÑ, tr. Bol'shoy Teatr, Big Theatre; IPA: ) is a historic theatre in Moscow, Russia, designed by architect Joseph BovÃ©, which holds ballet and opera performances.