Critics are sharing their thoughts on a "hyper-intimate" new production of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. Staged in a private Manhattan loft, the revival welcomes audiences of only 40. The very limited run opened July 6, and continues through July 16.
Tony winner David Cromer is leads the all-star cast as Vanya, sharing the stage with Will Brill as Astrov, Julia Chan as Yelena, Will Dagger as Telegin, Tony nominee Marin Ireland as Sonya, two-time Tony winner Bill Irwin as Serebryakov, Nathan Malin as Yefim, Ann McDonough as Maria, and Virginia Wing as Marina.
New York Stage Review (Melissa Rose Bernardo)
The New York Sun (Elysa Gardner)*
The New York Times (Laura Collins-Hughes)*
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Playbill will continue to update this list as reviews come in.
The production, directed by Jack Serio (This Beautiful Future) and using a translation by Paul Schmidt, features scenic design by Walt Spangler, lighting design by Stacey Derosier, costume design by Ricky Reynoso, and sound design by Christopher Darbassie. Keyana Hemphill is production stage manager.
Ticket holders receive an exact address of the loft at least 24 hours in advance of their performance. A digital lottery offering $20 tickets is available at VanyaNYC.com.
OHenry Productions is presenting, with producer Oliver Roth, co-producer The Dennis & Victoria Ross Foundation, and associate producers Cameron Kasky and Christian Palomares.
Go inside the candlelit production with the gallery below.
Will Brill, David Cromer, and Marin Ireland in Uncle Vanya
Marin Ireland and David Cromer in Uncle Vanya
Will Dagger and Virginia Wing in Uncle Vanya
David Cromer and Will Dagger in Uncle Vanya
Will Brill and Julia Chan in Uncle Vanya
Julia Chan and Marin Ireland in Uncle Vanya
Marin Ireland and Julia Chan in Uncle Vanya
Marin Ireland and Julia Chan in Uncle Vanya
Will Brill and Marin Ireland in Uncle Vanya
Marin Ireland and David Cromer in Uncle Vanya
Will Brill and David Cromer in Uncle Vanya
David Cromer and Julia Chan in Uncle Vanya
Bill Irwin and Julia Chan in Uncle Vanya
Julia Chan and David Cromer in Uncle Vanya
Julia Chan, David Cromer, Marin Ireland, Will Brill, and Will Dagger in Uncle Vanya
Virginia Wing, Will Brill, and David Cromer in Uncle Vanya
