FEATURED ARTICLES ABOUT VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

Tony-Winning VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Extends Through 8/25

Producers Joey Parnes and Larry Hirschhorn have announced that Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which last night won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, will again extend its premiere Broadway engagement at the Golden Theatre. With this second and final extension, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will now end its run Sunday, August 25 (it was originally scheduled to end its run on Sunday, June 30). The critically lauded play has swept the awards circuit this year, having now been named Best Play by every major theatrical awards organization including the aforementioned Tony Awards, the New York Drama Critics' Circle, the Drama Desk, the Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike began performances on Tuesday, March 5 and opened on Thursday, March 14. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- VANYA AND SONIA's Billy Magnussen High on the Theatre Drug

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Billy Magnussen, a nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Check out what he had to say below! (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- VANYA AND SONIA's Shalita Grant on What She'll Do with Her Tony If She Wins!

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Shailita Grant, a nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Check out what she had to say below! (more...)

VANYA AND SONYA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Extends Through July 28

Producers Joey Parnes and Larry Hirschhorn announced today that Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, will extend its premiere Broadway engagement at the Golden Theatre by four weeks due to popular demand. (more...)

Photo Flash: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Performance Benefits Alzheimer's Association

The New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offered a Thursday, May 2, 2013 performance of Broadway's VANYA and SONIA and MASHA and SPIKE, the new comedy by Christopher Durang starring Tony and Emmy Award Winner David Hyde Pierce and Tony and Academy Award nominee Sigourney Weaver. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will support the free programs and services offered by the New York City Chapter, as well as research. BroadwayWorld has a photo of the cast after the performance below! (more...)

VIDEO: Sigourney Weaver Chats 'VANYA & SONIA' on THE TALK

On yesterday's THE TALK on CBS, Sigourney Weaver shared stories about her famous roles though the years and touted that with her new Broadway role in the Tony-nominated play 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' has now made her 'in the best shape of her life.' Check out the appearance below! (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Tony Nominee David Hyde Pierce!

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour career conversation with 2013 Tony nominee David Hyde Pierce moderated by Broadway World's own Richard Ridge, and you can check out highlights from the discussion below! (more...)

VIDEO: David Hyde Pierce Gets Quizzed on LIVE!

This morning on 'LIVE with Kelly and Michael,' Broadway's David Hyde Pierce spoke about 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.' After discussing the production, hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan asked Pierce a series of rapid-fire questions in a fun game called 'Piercing Questions.' Check out the clip below! (more...)

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE's 5/2 Performance Will Benefit the Alzheimer's Association

The New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is now selling tickets to the Thursday, May 2, 2013 performance of Broadway's VANYA and SONIA and MASHA and SPIKE, the irresistible new comedy by Christopher Durang starring Tony and Emmy Award Winner David Hyde Pierce and Tony and Academy Award nominee Sigourney Weaver. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will support the free programs and services offered by the New York City Chapter, as well as research. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Randall Goes 'Honey Badger' on VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

Randall, the irreverent video-narrator who became an overnight internet sensation with his now famous 'The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger' video, has done one of his signature voice-overs on production footage from Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, starring Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce. Watch his take on the show below! (more...)

VIDEO: Sigourney Weaver Chats VANYA & SONIA on COLBERT

Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver stopped by last night's THE COLBERT REPORT to discuss her Broadway debut in Christopher Durang's new comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, now playing at The Golden Theatre. Check out the appearance below! (more...)

BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - VANYA AND SONIA's Shalita Grant

Shalita Grant makes her Broadway debut as the inimical, yet well-meaning psychic maid Cassandra in Christopher Durang's newest romp Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike now playing at the Golden Theatre. (more...)

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Shalita Grant

In this week's edition, we caught up with Shalita Grant, who is starring as 'Cassandra' in VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE- currently playing at the John Golden Theatre. (more...)

BWW TV: Chatting with the Cast of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE on Opening Night!

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the cast and creative team on opening night. Click below to check out what they had to say! (more...)

In The Spotlight Series: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

Scroll below for photos of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike's Nicholas Martin, Genevieve Angelson, Billy Magnussen, Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce, in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Cast of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Celebrates Opening Night!

The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce,Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night was last night, March 14, 2013. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening festivites and you can check out photos from the after party below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE's Opening Night Curtain Call!

The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce,Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night was last night, March 14, 2013. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening festivites and you can check out photos from the curtain call below! (more...)

Review Roundup: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!

Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike opens tonight, March 14, at Broadway's Golden Theatre, on the heels of its sold-out premiere at Lincoln Center. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production features the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

BWW TV: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE- Performance Highlights!

The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce,Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below! (more...)

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Will Offer 'Youth Rush' Tickets

The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, has announced a youth rush ticket policy. A number of $37 tickets will be made available for each performance for patrons aged thirty-five and younger. These tickets must be purchased day-of, in-person at the box office and are subject to availability. Valid photo I.D. will be required, and patrons are limited to two rush tickets per performance. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Company of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Meets the Press

The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement, set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013. The cast and creative team recently met the press, and BroadwayWorld brings you full photo coverage of the conference below! (more...)

Photo Bomb of the Week: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE's Sigourney Weaver and Genevieve Angelson

The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement, set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. The cast and creative team recently met the press, and BroadwayWorld was there to cover the festivities. Among the photographs was a fantastic photo bomb of Genevieve Angelson creeping up on Sigourney Weaver. Check it out below! (more...)

BWW TV: Meet the Cast of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE- David Hyde Pierce, Sigourney Weaver & More!

The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement, set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013. The cast and creative team just met the press, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang about the play. Check out what they ha dto say below! (more...)

FREEZE FRAME: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE's Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce and More Meet the Press

The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement, set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013. The cast and creative team just met the press, and BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek below! Be sure to check back for full coverage. (more...)

Up on the Marquee: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

Tickets for the Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, are now on sale to the general public via telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. The 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement is set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013. The marquee just went up at the Golden Theatre and you can check it out below! (more...)