Uncle Vanya - Paperback

by Anton Chekhov (Author), Richard Nelson (Adapted by)

Reviews from the world premiere of the new translation:

"The most affecting version that I have ever seen of this epochal comedy of discontent.... The first VANYA that brought me to tears and made me laugh in places I never had before."

Ben Brantley, The New York Times

"A new and sparkling version."

David Barbour, Lighting & Sound America

"[This] trim adaptation...underscores the timeless nature of UNCLE VANYA. The artful simplicity.. and this American interpretation of a Russian classic is very satisfying."

Michael Sommers, New York Stage Review

"A spectacular new Vanya..."

Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times

"A canny and colloquial translation."

James Herbert, San Diego Union-Tribune

"Exquisite new UNCLE VANYA is intimate, resonant... The exquisite translation strips the language to its essence. It's clear and illuminating."

Jennifer Vanasco, WNYC, New York