Bonjour,
We hope you’ll be able to join us for the opening of “Uncle Vanya” in this new adaptation by Neil Labute. It’s a remarkable work, filled with frustrated passion, jealousy, and longing but, like all Chekov, laced with comedy too. Be part of the excitement of opening weekend. There will be a preview with complimentary champagne Friday, February 20th at 8:00pm, and an informal Russian-themed buffet for opening night, Saturday February 21st. Get your tickets now!
“Uncle Vanya” by Anton Chekhov
Adapted by Neil LaBute
February 20 – March 29, 2026
Acclaimed playwright Neil LaBute brings a fresh edge to Chekhov’s tragicomic masterpiece about disillusionment, unrequited love, frustrated passion, and the search for meaning. Set in a rural estate at the end of the 19th century, the lives of Vanya, his niece Sonya, the retired Professor Serebryakov and his young wife Yelena intertwine, leading to complex jealousies, romantic rivalries, and emotional breakdowns as they confront their wasted lives and failed dreams. Vanya and Astrov, a local doctor, both fall in love with Yelena, a spoiled, self-centered beauty; Sonya pines hopelessly for the doctor; while the oblivious Professor disrupts everyone’s lives with his egotistical demands. This classic play, rendered here by LaBute in a new, contemporary version, uses deceptively ordinary dialogue to reveal deep human frailties and a poignant, yet hopeful message about how we find the strength to endure life’s struggles.
Q&A, Sunday, March 15, 2026
There will be an informal Q&A with cast and crew after the 4:00pm show, Sunday, March 15th.
See you at the theatre!
Frédérique
