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Uncle Vanya on Broadway Tickets

See two celebrated contemporary theatremakers reimagine a Chekhov classic.
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About Uncle Vanya on Broadway

See Steve Carell make his Broadway debut Uncle Vanya on Broadway, also starring 2024 Tony Award nominee William Jackson Harper, Alfred Molina, Anika Noni Rose, Alison Pill, and more. in Go back in time to the 19th-century rural Russian countryside with Anton Chekhov's classic play, this time in a new translation by Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Heidi Schreck. Get Uncle Vanya tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

Uncle Vanya is a play that tells the story of the title character, Uncle Vanya, and his niece, Sonya, who live a life of solitude managing Sonya's father's rural Russian farm — until Sonya's father and wife move in and disrupt their isolation. Tensions run high as all the characters grapple with unrequited love, the passage of time, and unrealized dreams.

Uncle Vanya is one of Chekhov's most well-known plays. The play, which originally premiered in 1899 at the Moscow Art Theatre, has stood the test of time through many revivals and translations. The 2024 production is Uncle Vanya's 11th Broadway run— the most recent revival in 2000, starring Laura Linney, Derek Jacobi, and Brian Murray, was nominated for two Tony Awards, and a 1974 revival was nominated for three.

The new Uncle Vanya revival features a similarly critically acclaimed creative team. Schreck is best known for writing and starring in What the Constitution Means to Me on Broadway, and Neugebauer's Broadway production of The Waverly Gallery was nominated for the Best Revival of a Play Tony Award.

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Run time

2hr 25min. Incl. 1 intermission.

Start date

April 3rd, 2024

End date

June 16th, 2024

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Age

Ages 12+. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted.

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585 Reviews

Elisa 9119

Elisa 9119

616 Reviews | 286 Followers
95%
Masterful, Great writing, Great staging, Great acting, Exquisite

See it if Lonely,trapped&longing chrctrs r explord here not only thru well-known monologs but alsow exceptnl perfs,sounds,lights&amzng stage choices.*

Don’t see it if You are a purist & you are not for a contemporary Vanya.

aka

aka

545 Reviews | 155 Followers
84%
Great staging, Great acting, Exquisite

See it if into a self-sacrificing underdog and the search for our place in the world. A wonderful production of a classic set in modern times.

Don’t see it if well... stripping time/place adds resonance, but takes away gravitas. Can Uncle Vanya be satisfying as a pure "contemporary play"?

chris_

chris_

305 Reviews | 106 Followers
86%
Thought-provoking, Slow

See it if Existential despair and unhappy people collide in a country house

Don’t see it if Fairly slow

GreatAvi

GreatAvi

559 Reviews | 136 Followers
90%
Masterful play, Great ensemble, Nuanced production

See it if you'd like to spend some time with the rich tapestry of characters in this classic play, with a fresh translation and a solid staging & cast

Don’t see it if a bunch of very discontented, disillusioned and disappointed people, bored with life but complexly interconnected - is not your idea of fun.

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Our Review

'Uncle Vanya' review — Steve Carell brings his comic chops to a dramatic classic

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25 Apr 2024, 01:00
Read our review of Uncle Vanya on Broadway, starring Steve Carell in the title role of the classic Anton Chekhov play newly translated by Heidi Schreck.

Uncle Vanya on Broadway cast and creative team

By: Anton Chekhov, in a new translation by Heidi Schreck
Director: Lila Neugebauer
Producer: Lincoln Center Theater
Cast list: Steve Carell (as Vanya), Jonathan Hadary (as Waffles), William Jackson Harper (as Astrov), Jayne Houdyshell (as Maria), Spencer Donovan Jones (as Neighbor), Mia Katigbak (as Marina), Alfred Molina (as Alexander), Alison Pill (as Sonia), Anika Noni Rose (as Elena)
Design: Mimi Lien
Costumes: Kaye Voyce
Lighting: Lap Chi Chu and Elizabeth Harper
Sound: Mikhail Fiksel and Beth Lake

Venue

50 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, USA, 10023

Accessibility

Wheelchair access, closed captioning, assistive listening

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Frequently asked questions

What is Uncle Vanya on Broadway about?

This Chekhov classic returns to Broadway in a new translation by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee Heidi Schreck. See this time-honored story anew, following a family whose lives get upended as they struggle with unrequited love and unfulfilled potential.

Where is Uncle Vanya on Broadway playing?

Uncle Vanya on Broadway is playing at Vivian Beaumont Theater - Lincoln Center Theater. The theatre is located at 50 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, 10023.

How long is Uncle Vanya on Broadway?

The running time of Uncle Vanya on Broadway is 2hr 25min. Incl. 1 intermission.

What's the age requirement for Uncle Vanya on Broadway?

The recommended age for Uncle Vanya on Broadway is Ages 12+. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted..

How do you book tickets for Uncle Vanya on Broadway?

Book tickets for Uncle Vanya on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.

Who wrote Uncle Vanya?

Renowned classical playwright Anton Chekhov wrote Uncle Vanya, and Tony Award nominee Heidi Schreck translated the play for the 2024 Broadway production.

Who directed Uncle Vanya?

Lila Neugebauer directs Uncle Vanya on Broadway in 2024. Her productions of The Waverly Gallery on Broadway and The Wolves off Broadway earned critical acclaim.

Is Uncle Vanya appropriate for kids?

Uncle Vanya is best for teens and adults and is not recommended for young children. The show has complex adult themes and emotional conflicts that may not be appropriate or interesting for young viewers.

Is Uncle Vanya good?

Uncle Vanya stands the test of time. Its themes of unrequited love and struggles with unfulfilled potential have resonated with today's audiences as much as those of its premiere over a century ago.

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