May 30th, 2023, Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) Theatre Studio performed the play, "Novečentas." MRU Theatre Head Julius Dautartas, celebrating his 70th jubilee anniversary, was honoured after the performance.

The play is based on the work of Alessandro Baricco, Novecento. MRU students and alumni performed in the play.

MRU Rector Prof. Inga Žalėnienė congratulated Dautartas after the play along with MRU Deputy Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saulius Spurga, MRU Senate Chairman Prof. Romas Prakapas, and Seimas member Jurgis Razma. Also congratulating Dautartas on this special occasion were: Jewish Community of Lithuania Chairwoman Faina Kukliansky, Kaunas Municipality Council member and Kaunas Drama Theatre Head Egidijus Stancikas, Kaunas Musical Theatre Deputy Head Rimantas Lekavičius, Švenčionių District Council member Valdemaras Kasperovič, and business community representatives.