A dark musical comedy about witches has Ukraine enthralled. Here’s why

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A scene from a Ukrainian production of <em>The Witch of Konotop.</em> At the window, Olena, played by Mariia Rudynska, is the love interest of the main character but does not love him back. And a three-witch chorus is seen right.

Witches are having a moment in Ukraine. Now they have taken center stage in a dark musical comedy titled The Witch of Konotop, with performances selling out all summer in Kyiv.

(Image credit: Ivan Franko Theater)

Witches are having a moment in Ukraine. Now they have taken center stage in a dark musical comedy titled The Witch of Konotop, with performances selling out all summer in Kyiv.