UNCLE VANYA Previews — Page 3

Updated On: 4/20/24 at 04:24 PM

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I think I would have preferred Steve Carell as Vanya in VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE. He's not bad here. But better suited for Durang.

I was surprised to see some of the comments about Anika Noni Rose. I found her absolutely luminous as Yelena (and was shocked to learn she's an ageless 51). It almost felt like Schreck wanted to make an adaptationaboutYelena (or Yelena + Sonya,which is often how the play feels), which might have been more interesting."

Wow, I wish I had felt that way. We felt Yelena was completely lacking in this adaptation and that was an important part of the play that was missing. We had no reason to care in those scenes that should have been hugely important.

yyys said: "can anyone tell me if they still sell discounted tickets with an LCT membership to any weekend dates in May?Thinking about signing up...."

I know LincTix are sold out, dunno about general LCT memberships 

This production really didn't work for me, and a couple of days after seeing it, I finally put my finger on why. 

Steve Carell is giving a performance that showcases how impressive he is as comedic performer but is not actually servicing the story. From the first moments where he stumbles onstage, all of Vanya's jealously, loathing, and sexual frustration are already dialed up to at least a 9. 

There's no arc to Carell's performance, this Vanya is explosively angry enough for his climactic conflict with the professor before the story gets him there.

Updated On: 5/25/24 at 02:09 PM