See it if You’re open to reinventions of classics in the canon. This modernization works better than Sorkin’s modernization of Camelot at LCT.
Don't see it if You want to see a classic setting and hear Chekhov’s 19th century language. Read more
See it if Existential despair and unhappy people collide in a country house
Don't see it if Fairly slow Read more
See it if you want to see some excellent actors -- Carrell, Molina, Jackson Harper -- deliver a well-performed classic
Don't see it if you're not looking for a somewhat ponderous and extremely dialogue-heavy play. Not sure if it's better in the original Russian.
See it if you truly love Chekhov you are a fan of the cast, particularly Steve Carell you don't mind contemporary language and feel
Don't see it if you want the definitive version of this play you are bothered by inventive casting you want to be inspired/deeply moved
See it if You want to see famous actors giving good individual performances in a contemporary Chekhov lacking in place/time; interesting staging
Don't see it if You want more of a pure version of Chekhov that allows you to deeply feel the devastation as well as enjoy the funny moments Read more
See it if you are a Chekhov fan and want to see a well done version.
Don't see it if you are easily bored when nothing really happens.
See it if Interesting premise, although not a lot of action. Carell and Molina give good performances, even if not inspired. Mixed feelings
Don't see it if Updated text of play misses the mark. Lands in no man’s land Acting is uneven, saved only by Act 2. Weak ensemble work
See it if You are a Chekhov fan, like Steve Carell, want a few laughs, enjoy a dramatic scene with Steve and Alfred Molina
Don't see it if You dramas bore you, expect great scenes between these talented actirs
"Sleek, lucid, amusing...it’s Chekhov with everything, except the main thing."
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Schreck’s lively and attentive translation cleverly retains as much of Chekhov’s language
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"Steve Carell brings his comic chops to a dramatic classic"
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"Intertwined issues of script, casting, and direction are at work here."
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"...both cast and staging struggle to cohere."
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"Steve Carell fits seamlessly into a stellar ensemble in a gorgeous broadway revival"
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"...the actor’s [Steve Carell] presence gets laughs before he does much of anything."
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"This update on Vanya doesn’t alter the story in any revolutionary terms"
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