Uncle Vanya (Classic Stage Company)
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Feb 12, 2009
Closed Mar 8, 2009

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Classic Stage Company

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

CSC continues its commitment to the exploration of the works of Anton Chekhov when it presents Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare along with acclaimed film and stage actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard in Uncle Vanya, the Russian master's tragicomic masterpiece of dashed dreams, thwarted love and eternal longing. Austin Pendleton directs.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

Classic Stage Company
136 E 13th St
New York, NY 10003

The mainstage has three adaptation/translations of classical plays each season. The theater has a 3/4 thrust stage and seats 180. Classic Stage Company is the Off-Broadway theater that reimagines classics for contemporary American audiences. CSC [...] Read More

WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

Austin Pendleton has tackled Anton Chekhov's melancholy comedy Uncle Vanya numerous times as both director and actor. Now, in helming the Classic Stage Company's current revival -- starring Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare in the title role and real-life married couple Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard as the love-torn Yelena and Astrov -- he has brought the much-produced work to startling life.

As this production proves, there's no question that Pendleton knows the hallowed script from top to bottom and back -- translated here with an ear for contemporary expression by Carol Rocamora -- and that he understands the value of paying close attention to repeated words describing how Chekhov's[...]

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Reviewed by David Finkle on Feb 13, 2009

What are other members saying?

RE:Chekhov as it should be played
Emphasis here is on play. This is a fortunate collaboration between Director, Actors, Designers and a terrific translation. Mr. Pendleton encourages the actors to explore the depths of the eccentric characters and gives them the freedom to stretch the limits of the roles. The great thing about Checkhov characters is that they beg to be pushed to the limits this way, becoming clearer in the process - so that all of the comedy and all of the pain is there. A beautiful production by a director who has a long distinguished career exploring Checkhov. And a designer who knows how to create a set that actors can play on, in and about..

Reviewed by OV230581 on Tuesday, Feb 10th, 2009