The Three Sisters Revival 1942

Opened: December 21, 1942

The Three Sisters - 1942 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

For three women lingering in the past and on the edge, fortune lives in the everyday. Trapped between a genteel dream and a reality rife with yearning, they infuse their habitat and their hearts with home-spun beauty. They are rich in love – for each other, and for their eccentric extended family. And despite their station, they believe in a better future. After all, their dreams are always just ahead. Even though they may be out of reach. Wrap yourself up in this emotional masterpiece, forged in exquisite moments of humor and hope.

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The Three Sisters FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Three Sisters have there been?
The Three Sisters has had 17 productions including Broadway which opened in 1923, Broadway which opened in 1926, Broadway which opened in 1939, Broadway which opened in 1942, Broadway which opened in 1964, Broadway which opened in 1969, Broadway which opened in 1973, Broadway which opened in 1975, Off-Broadway which opened in 1982, Off-Broadway which opened in 1991, Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 1997, Off-Broadway which opened in 2009, Off-Broadway which opened in 2011, West End which opened in 2017 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2023.

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