The upcoming Off-Broadway run of London's Olivier-winning Vanya has extended its run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre ahead of performances beginning. Performances are set to begin March 11 ahead of a March 18 opening night, with the limited run now set to run a week longer than initially announced, through May 11.
Transferring from London's West End, the revival will feature Andrew Scott reprising his performance in Simon Stephens' solo adaptation of the Chekhov's classic. Scott, who was Olivier-nominated for his work, takes on every role in the Chekhov classic, about a family beset by secrets, illicit love interests, and deep divides over their burdensome estate. Scott and Stephens previously collaborated on Sea Wall and Birdland following the short film The Hope Rooms. Read reviews from the West End bow here.
Sam Yates will be back to direct, alongside designer Rosanna Vize.
“I love this masterpiece of a play," said Scott in an earlier statement. "I love these heartbreaking, hilarious, sexy, characters. I love my colleagues with whom I made this show. I love New York. So, I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring Vanya to the audiences at the Lortel Theatre. See you then!”
“We are absolutely thrilled to bring Vanya to New York next spring with the incomparable Andrew Scott making his highly anticipated return to the New York stage,” added Benjamin Lowy and Emily Vaughan-Barratt of producer Wessex Grove. “This production is not just a reimagining of a classic, but a deeply personal and intimate exploration of the human spirit, helmed by one of the finest actors of his generation. Andrew, Simon, Sam, and Rosie have created something so deeply theatrical that is profound, funny, and heartbreaking in equal measure. We had a wonderful time creating this show in London last year, and we are delighted we will be able to share this show with new audiences in New York.”
The creative team will also include lighting designer James Farncombe, sound designer Dan Balfour, video designer Jack Phelan, movement director Michela Meazza, composer Kelly Moran, and costume designer Natalie Pryce. Wessex Grove, Gavin Kalin Productions, and Kater Gordon are again producing.
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