Lauren Yee's Mother Russia Extends Off-Broadway; See Photos of Opening Night With Constance Wu, Mikhail Baryshnikov

The comedy about post-Soviet Russia is running at the Signature Theatre.

March 05, 2026 By Diep Tran

Constance Wu, Lauren Yee, and BD Wong (HanJie Chow)

Mother Russia, the new Russia-set comedy by playwright Lauren Yee, belatedly celebrated its opening March 3 at Signature Theatre Off-Broadway. And though the celebration was initially postponed until this week due to the New York City blizzard, this later party did allow the team to make a very exciting announcement: Mother Russia is extending at the Signature through March 22. Read what critics had to say about the play here.

The play is set in 1992, following the fall of the Soviet Union. A trio of young people—played by Tony nominee Steven Boyer (Kimberly Akimbo), Adam Chanler-Berat (Peter and the Starcatcher), and Rebecca Naomi Jones (Hadestown)—try to find a sense of identity in the new Russia. Meanwhile, Mother Russia herself, played by David Turner (Into the Woods), comments on the proceedings.

See photos from Mother Russia's opening night below, where attendees included Tony winner B.D. Wong, Russian ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov, screen star Constance Wu, composer/performer Sara Bareilles, and more.

Photos: Opening Night of Mother Russia at Signature Theatre

The production includes scenic design by dots, costume design by Sophia Choi, lighting design by Stacey Derosier, sound design by Mikhail Fiksel, casting by Caparelliotis Casting, fight direction by UnkleDave's Fight-House, and dialect coaching by Deborah Hecht. Katie Ailinger serves as production stage manager.