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Uncle Vanya Broadway

Uncle Vanya Revival 2024

Run Time:
2 hrs and 10 min, including 15 min intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: April 24, 2024
Closing: June 16, 2024

Uncle Vanya - 2024 Broadway History , Info & More

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

Steve Carell leads a star studded cast in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA.



Sonia and her uncle Vanya have devoted their lives to managing the family farm in isolation, but when her celebrated, ailing father and his charismatic wife move in, their lives are upended. In the heat of the summer, the wrong people fall in love, desires and resentments erupt, and the family is forced to reckon with the ghosts of their unlived lives.



Director Lila Neugebauer (The Waverly Gallery, The Wolves) and playwright Heidi Schreck (What the Constitution Means to Me) collaborate on the premiere of this Lincoln Center Theater production of Uncle Vanya, which pairs Anton Chekhov‘s enduring masterpiece with one of America’s most celebrated contemporary playwrights in a strikingly immediate new translation.


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Review: Steve Carell Is a Lovable Loser in a Fragmentary ‘Uncle Vanya ‘
3 / 10

It’s Chekhov 101 to say his characters inhabit separate worlds that rarely converge. All those rueful doctors, vain landowners, stoic laborers, and pretentious artists jabber across the samovar without really connecting or changing. Sure, they level pistols at each other (and themselves) or profess undying love, but such flashes of passion smack of solipsistic play-acting. Therein lies the comedy dusted with melancholy. Still, if Chekhov’s people are not in the same play, you hope the actors inhabiting them will be. Such is not really the case in Lincoln Center Theater’s starry but arid Uncle Vanya, staged with noncommittal chill by Lila Neugebauer.

BROADWAY REVIEW: ‘Uncle Vanya’ is disconnected and alienating despite Steve Carrell and strong cast
2 / 10

Molina, relentlessly and yet deliciously loquacious, has the unexamined life down cold. But that’s about the only performance that feels fully secure here, mostly because this is a character utterly oblivious to the needs of other human beings. Elsewhere, it feels like the cast is living in their own little pools of life-light on the giant Lincoln Center stage, with a design from Mimi Lien that might look quite lovely but alas de-emphasizes the human traffic on the stage. You feel like you are watching nine different performances in nine different shows. Laughs are few and far between, even though they are typically a staple of this particular drama, the relief they offer being crucial to its themes. Frankly, when the most interesting moment is when it rains on stage and your eyes go to the drainage mechanism rather than anyone’s ecstasy or soggy despair, that’s not an especially good sign. Part of the issue here is Heidi Schreck’s translation, which somehow doesn’t pull people together enough, even though that’s the director’s job too. It’s a wry and smart adaptation, in places, but it doesn’t land either as an overtly contemporary interpretation nor something trying to amplify the era of the 1895 play. Indeed, temporal confusion is one of the main problems here. Kaye Voyce’s costumes read as contemporary, mostly, but that fights the lines the characters are speaking and most certainly the setting. “Uncle Vanya” never works without a strong, clear point of view and this one is just too hard to track.

Video: William Jackson Harper Talks Tony Nomination for UNCLE VANYA
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024


William Jackson Harper stopped by GMA3 on Friday to talk about his role as Astrov in Uncle Vanya, for which he just received his first Tony nomination. Harper has an extensive background in theater, previously appearing on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning play All The Way. Watch the interview now!

Video: William Jackson Harper Says His Nomination Is Icing on the Cake
by Joey Mervis - May 25, 2024


In this video, Tony nominee William Jackson Harper chats about his shock to be in such company, why his Uncle Vanya cast means so much to him, and so much more.

Video: Steve Carell Talks Fulfilled Dream of Performing on Broadway in UNCLE VANYA
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024


On Tuesday, Steve Carell, who is currently starring in Uncle Vanya on Broadway, stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his involvement and role in the new production of the classic Anton Chekov play. Though Carell is making his Broadway debut in this play, this has been a longtime goal for the actor and comedian. Watch the interview!

Video: Alfred Molina Talks New Production of UNCLE VANYA
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024


In a new interview, actor Alfred Molina breaks down his career from his onscreen appearances in films like Spider-Man 2 to his role as Alexander Serebryakov​​​​​​​ in Uncle Vanya, which is currently running on Broadway. He discussed what drew him to the project, his co-stars, and his approach to the material. Watch the video here!

Video: Steve Carell & Company Celebrate Opening Night of UNCLE VANYA
by Joey Mervis - April 25, 2024


In this video, watch as the cast and creative team of Uncle Vanya celebrate their big opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of UNCLE VANYA on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - April 25, 2024


The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer, just celebrated its opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Review Roundup: Steve Carell Stars In UNCLE VANYA on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024


Academy Award-winner Steve Carell makes his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA now playing at The Lincoln Center Theater. Read the reviews!

Video: First Look at Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Get a first look at footage of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater starring Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper and more.

Photos: Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2024


Get a first look at photos of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater. See pictures of the starry cast led by Steve Carell, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Anika Noni Rose Talks UNCLE VANYA and Her Children's Book on THE TODAY SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - April 9, 2024


On Tuesday, actress Anika Noni Rose joined the Today Show to discuss her role in Uncle Vanya and her upcoming children's book featuring fan-favorite character, Tiana. Rose is currently staring as Yelena in Uncle Vanya and believes that it speaks to the present moment, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video here!

Lincoln Center Theater Delays First Preview of UNCLE VANYA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 1, 2024


Lincoln Center Theater's production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, featuring a new version by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will delay its first preview. Learn more about the production.

Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 2, 2024


Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!

Lincoln Center Theater's UNCLE VANYA Will Launch Digital Lottery
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2024


Lincoln Center Theater will launch an online ticket lottery for its production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, beginning with its first preview on Tuesday, April 2 at 8pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.  Find out how to enter the lottery for Uncle Vanya here!

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for UNCLE VANYA with Steve Carell, Alison Pill & More
by Nicole Rosky - March 7, 2024


In this video, watch as the full cast and creative team, including Steve Carell, Alison Pill and more tell us all about what this Uncle Vanya will bring to Broadway audiences.

Photos: UNCLE VANYA Cast Is Getting Ready for Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - March 5, 2024


120 years after the esteemed playwright's death and 24 years since it was last seen on Broadway, Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal here!

Tickets Go On Sale Today For Steve Carell-Led UNCLE VANYA
by Stephi Wild - December 8, 2023


Tickets will go on sale today at 12pm ET for Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Steve Carell Will Make His Broadway Debut in UNCLE VANYA; Additional Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2023


Steve Carell is headed to Broadway! The actor, best known for starring in the television series The Office, will make his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Find out more information about the production here!

Uncle Vanya FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Uncle Vanya on Broadway have a daily lottery?

Digital Lottery:

Price: $48
Where: http://LCTlottery.com.
When:  Beginning at 12:01am EST the day before the performance. 
Limit: Two per customer
Information:  Winners will be chosen at random at 10:00am and at 3:00pm the day before the performance. 

Uncle Vanya History

Other Productions of Uncle Vanya

1923   Broadway
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1924   Broadway
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1924   Broadway
Broadway
1929   Broadway
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1930   Broadway
Broadway
1930   Broadway
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1946   Broadway
Broadway
1956   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1971   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1973   Broadway
Broadway
1987   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1995   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1999   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2000   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2003   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2009   Off-Broadway Classic Stage Company Revival
Off-Broadway
2012   West End
West End
2018   West End London Revival at Theatre Royal Haymarket
West End
2020   West End West End Revival
West End
2023   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2024   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

Uncle Vanya - 2024 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play Marin Ireland
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play Stacey Derosier
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play Uncle Vanya
2024 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Steve Carell
2024 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Willam Jackson Harper
2024 Drama League Awards Outstanding Direction of a Play Lila Neugebauer
2024 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play Uncle Vanya
2024 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play William Jackson Harper

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