Three Sisters at NYTW

I did a search and couldn't find a thread about this, except for one asking about when tickets go onsale. I figured the show deserves a dedicated thread.

This is absolutely one of my most anticipated shows of the season, and I've been waiting on the edge for my seat for additional news since the initial press release. There hasn't been any official announcement of the dates, or which characters Oscar Isaac and Greta Gerwig will be playing.

HOWEVER,

I did some digging and I found this casting call listing from way back in September. The casting call reveals that the performances are (or at least were) scheduled to begin on May 13th, 2019. It also reveals that the roles of Vershinin and Masha are already cast, presumably with Isaac and Gerwig.

Both actors fit well in those respective roles, I think. It's interesting though because Three Sisters isn't a play that lends itself particularly well to star casting. Vershinin is a decent standout role, and much of the plot revolves around him. But it's not a massive part, at least in the versions I've seen. Same goes for Masha, who IMO is probably the least interesting of the sisters, though still a good role.

I'm very curious to see if they end up casting big stars as Irina and Olga. It seems like it might unbalance the production to star-cast Masha and not the other 2 sisters. If any of the sisters call for star casting, it's probably Irina, but Gerwig is a bit too old for Irina.

Has anyone heard any casting rumors, or have thoughts on who should play Irina and Olga? Given the Gerwig connection, I'd love to see Saoirse Ronan play Irina!

Updated On: 2/24/20 at 08:53 PM

Inject this into my veins.

AC126748 said: "Personally, I think I'm most thrilled by Emily Davis, who was so brilliant in IS THIS A ROOM."

Same!

CarmenA3 said: "Interesting that the first 2 previews will be lottery in addition to the daily lottery. Is that because of anticipated demand?"



Presumably, yes. (not unlike what the Public did for Hercules).

Personally, I was very irritated when I read that. Being forced to rely on the whims of a popular lottery is almost the same as not being able to get cheap tickets at all, from a statistical standpoint. But I'll find a way in, so help me! No way I'm missing this.



I didn't notice Emily Davis' name on the list at first, but count me in as excited as well! Her performance in Is This a Room was one of my favorite performances of the season so far.

Dang. This is going to be a hot ticket. Looks like I’m going to be entering the lottery a lot.

I don't think I could be more excited about this cast! Can't wait to see it.

Oh man. I already have anxiety about getting a ticket for this. I checked on TodayTix yesterday and didn't find the CheapTix thing, but I'm guessing it will come up in the next few weeks?

Synecdoche2 said: " it’ll be nice to have the real thing."



Don't get your hopes too high about the "real thing," as you call it. Sam Gold is not exactly known for his reverence toward the classics (I say that as a compliment to him, but you might see it as a negative)

Ben Sinclair from "High Maintenance" !!!!!!!!!

Markie27 said: "Does anybody know when they would release the tickets to the general public? I don’t see anything from the site.

Online sales begin April 1 at noon. Beginning March 23 you can enter a lottery at Today Tix for $25 seats to the first 2 performances, May 13 and 14.

CT2NYC said: "As of right now, ticket prices are $50 for 5/15 - 5/17and $75 for the remainder of the run."



These seem to be reasonable prices. Are you able to see what's the running time of the play and if there are any mid-week matinees? Thank you!

gibsons2 said: "CT2NYC said: "As of right now, ticket prices are $50 for 5/15 - 5/17and $75 for the remainder of the run."



These seem to bereasonable prices. Are you able to see what's the running time of the play and if there are any mid-week matinees? Thank you!

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https://www.nytw.org/show/three-sisters/tickets/

Wednesday matinee on 7/1 only.

Updated On: 2/28/20 at 11:13 AM

I called the box office to ask about the "unique layout of the theatre" that's mentioned on the website, and it's going to be 5 rows in the round, with, as was mentioned before, the first 2 rows being cushions on the floor.