The Real Ivanov tickets
About The Real Ivanov
The Real Ivanov, a 100-minute adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s first staged play, Ivanov, by writer and Chekhov scholar Laura Strausfeld who also directs. Strausfeld’s faithful and fast-paced adaptation centers the comedy in Chekhov’s prescient play about living with despair.
In the course of a year, Nikolai Ivanov (Sam Underwood) — mid-30s, once charismatic and admired—has become overwhelmed and depressed. Everyone around him thinks they know why. Ivanov isn't convinced. This gripping adaptation captures the central insight of Chekhov’s first masterpiece: misunderstanding one another is both comic and calamitous.
Run time
1hr 40min. No intermission.
Categories
Age
Ages 13+.
Start date
August 17th, 2026
End date
September 19th, 2026
“A divisive Chekhov revival with standout moments”
A Bold But Uneven Chekhov Revival
This adaptation of Chekhov's rarely performed Ivanov generates strongly divided reactions, with audiences split between those who find it a moving, relevant exploration of mental health and those who ...
What It Feels Like
- Melancholy
- Thought-provoking
- Uneven
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate Chekhov's exploration of depression and despair
- You enjoy intimate theater spaces with minimalist staging
- You value ambitious takes on classic Russian drama
Great show! Timeless story and struggles.
Simple yet great set up - small theater means no matter where you sit you’re close to the play and actors
Play about a depressed Russian aristocrat with some comedic relief in between. Interesting / confusing characters.
Our Review
'The Real Ivanov' Off-Broadway review — Chekhov’s classic gets a thrilling update
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