| Kauboji | |
| Direction: | Saša Anočić |
| Music: | Rakan Rushaidat, Matija Antolić |
| Premiere Location: | Exit Theatre, Zagreb, Croatia |
Kauboji (English: Cowboys) is a comedy musical authored by Saša Anočić,[1] with music by Rakan Rushaidat and Matija Antolić.
The story follows eight people (described typically as losers) in an undefined setting who meet together in order to create a cowboy show, starting from an audition until the premiere. During this course of events, they develop their life stories, influencing each other and eventually becoming immersed in the development and begin viewing the show as a chance of a lifetime.
The show premiered on March 6, 2008 at Exit Theatre,[2] which was preceded by six months of preparations.[3]
On 11 January 2020, it performed its 500th show.[4]
Saša Anočić, Hana Veček
The show achieved a cult status as one of the most beloved theatre shows on the Zagreb scene[5] and is regarded as the most popular and acclaimed show of Exit Theatre.[6] It was continuously sold-out for 10 years.[3]
Boris Horvat, in a column for Vijenac, stated that the young acting ensemble managed to "adapt very well to the destitute theatric ambiance", and described the show as an impressive effort showing great enthusiasm.[7]
See main article: Cowboys (2013 film). Due to its popularity, the show was eventually adapted into a movie during 2013, directed by Tomislav Mršić. However, the director entered a dispute with Saša Anočić over copyright, and the movie omitted the original show's credits.[2]