Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 2013

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15 minute in
Opened: March 14, 2013
Closing: August 25, 2013

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike - 2013 - Broadway History , Info & More

John Golden Theatre (Broadway)
252 West 45th St. New York, NY

Riffing on some of Anton Chekov's most time-tested themes, Christopher Durang proves in his hysterically funny and surprisingly affecting new romp, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, that whether you're in 19th Century Russia or 21st Century Pennsylvania, the human condition never changes. Vanya (Pierce) and Sonia (Nielsen) have never left the confines of their childhood home - a rambling farmhouse in Bucks County, PA - while having to witness the glamorous exploits of their sister, Masha (Weaver), a famous movie actress, from afar. A surprise visit from Masha and her 20-something boy toy, Spike (Magnussen), throws the normally quiet household int0 utter upheaval as its residents and visitors get swept up in an intoxicating mixture of lust, rivalry, regret, and the sudden possibility of escape. Only one thing is certain: no one will get out of this without looking absolutely ridiculous!







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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Time Out Theater Review: "Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike"
9 / 10

We get too few comedies on Broadway, much less ones with the breezy wit and satirical bite of 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'. Like the play’s lonely, bitter characters, I’m so happy that I can stop complaining.

‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ Is Pure Joy From Start to Finish
9 / 10

It has taken 30 producers to bring Christopher Durang's six-character, one-set comedy 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' to the Great White Way, and all I can say is God bless them, every one. A sold-out hit Off-Broadway for Lincoln Center Theater this past fall, it is easily the best new play of the Main Stem season to date and a top contender for the Tony Award. Both breathtakingly funny and quietly poignant, this Chekhov-inspired work-for which knowledge of the Russian master's plays is not a requirement-is pure joy from start to finish.

Tony-Winning VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2013

Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, will end its extended premiere on Broadway at the Golden Theatre today, August 25.

Photo Coverage: Kristine Nielsen Gets Surprise Portrait at Sardi's
by Jennifer Broski - August 22, 2013

Just yesterday, the beloved Broadway tradition continued when Sardi's added the caricature of Kristine Nielsen to its legendary walls in a surprise unveiling by David Hyde Pierce. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos below!

Billy Magnussen Departs VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Today
by BWW News Desk - August 4, 2013

Tony Award nominee Billy Magnussen will exit the cast of Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike today, August 4. He will be replaced as 'Spike' by Creed Garnick, who currently understudies the role.

Photo Coverage: Julie White Debuts in VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by Walter McBride - July 31, 2013

Just yesterday, Tony Award-winner Julie White stepped into the role of 'Masha' in Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. The show began performances on Tuesday, March 5 and opened on Thursday, March 14. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from White's first curtain call below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Julie White in VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2013

Tony Award-winner Julie White steps into the role of 'Masha' in Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, tonight, Tuesday, July 30. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike began performances on Tuesday, March 5 and opened on Thursday, March 14. BroadwayWorld has a first look at White in action below!

Julie White Begins Performances Tonight in VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2013

Tony Award-winner Julie White steps into the role of 'Masha' in Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, tonight, Tuesday, July 30. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike began performances on Tuesday, March 5 and opened on Thursday, March 14.

BWW Interview: Kristine Nielsen's Sibling Revelry
by Naomi Serviss - July 3, 2013

As Sonia in Christopher Durang's acclaimed Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Kristine Nielsen can't help but smack the audience's collective funny bone.

Tony-Winning VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Recoups Broadway Investment!
by Nicole Rosky - July 1, 2013

Soon after it won the Tony Award for Best Play, Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike extended its premiere Broadway engagement at the Golden Theatre. With this second and final extension, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will now end its run Sunday, August 25 (it was originally scheduled to end its run on Sunday, June 30). Now according to the New York Times, it has officially recouped its Broadway investment of $2.75 million. It joins a small list of plays from this season that have recouped, including The Heiress, Glengarry Glen Ross, Lucky Guy, and I'll Eat You Last.

Tony-Winning VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE On Track to Recoup
by Nicole Rosky - June 25, 2013

Soon after it won the Tony Award for Best Play, Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike extended its premiere Broadway engagement at the Golden Theatre. With this second and final extension, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will now end its run Sunday, August 25 (it was originally scheduled to end its run on Sunday, June 30). Now according to Bloomberg, the show is on track to recoup it $2.2 million Broadway investment by the end of the month. Lead producer Joey Parnes commented that it 'might even be sooner.'

Tony-Winning VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Extends Through 8/25
by Nicole Rosky - June 10, 2013

Producers Joey Parnes and Larry Hirschhorn have announced that Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which last night won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, will again extend its premiere Broadway engagement at the Golden Theatre. With this second and final extension, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will now end its run Sunday, August 25 (it was originally scheduled to end its run on Sunday, June 30). The critically lauded play has swept the awards circuit this year, having now been named Best Play by every major theatrical awards organization including the aforementioned Tony Awards, the New York Drama Critics' Circle, the Drama Desk, the Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike began performances on Tuesday, March 5 and opened on Thursday, March 14.

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- VANYA AND SONIA's Billy Magnussen High on the Theatre Drug
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Billy Magnussen, a nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Check out what he had to say below!

VANYA AND SONYA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Extends Through July 28
by Kelsey Denette - May 16, 2013

Producers Joey Parnes and Larry Hirschhorn announced today that Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, will extend its premiere Broadway engagement at the Golden Theatre by four weeks due to popular demand.

Photo Flash: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Performance Benefits Alzheimer's Association
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013

The New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offered a Thursday, May 2, 2013 performance of Broadway's VANYA and SONIA and MASHA and SPIKE, the new comedy by Christopher Durang starring Tony and Emmy Award Winner David Hyde Pierce and Tony and Academy Award nominee Sigourney Weaver. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will support the free programs and services offered by the New York City Chapter, as well as research. BroadwayWorld has a photo of the cast after the performance below!

VIDEO: Sigourney Weaver Chats 'VANYA & SONIA' on THE TALK
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2013

On yesterday's THE TALK on CBS, Sigourney Weaver shared stories about her famous roles though the years and touted that with her new Broadway role in the Tony-nominated play 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' has now made her 'in the best shape of her life.' Check out the appearance below!

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- VANYA AND SONIA's Shalita Grant on What She'll Do with Her Tony If She Wins!
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Shailita Grant, a nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Check out what she had to say below!

BWW TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Tony Nominee David Hyde Pierce!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 4, 2013

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour career conversation with 2013 Tony nominee David Hyde Pierce moderated by Broadway World's own Richard Ridge, and you can check out highlights from the discussion below!

VIDEO: David Hyde Pierce Gets Quizzed on LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2013

This morning on 'LIVE with Kelly and Michael,' Broadway's David Hyde Pierce spoke about 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.' After discussing the production, hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan asked Pierce a series of rapid-fire questions in a fun game called 'Piercing Questions.' Check out the clip below!

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE's 5/2 Performance Will Benefit the Alzheimer's Association
by Kelsey Denette - April 8, 2013

The New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is now selling tickets to the Thursday, May 2, 2013 performance of Broadway's VANYA and SONIA and MASHA and SPIKE, the irresistible new comedy by Christopher Durang starring Tony and Emmy Award Winner David Hyde Pierce and Tony and Academy Award nominee Sigourney Weaver. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will support the free programs and services offered by the New York City Chapter, as well as research.

STAGE TUBE: Randall Goes 'Honey Badger' on VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by Stage Tube - April 3, 2013

Randall, the irreverent video-narrator who became an overnight internet sensation with his now famous 'The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger' video, has done one of his signature voice-overs on production footage from Christopher Durang's new comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, starring Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce. Watch his take on the show below!

VIDEO: Sigourney Weaver Chats VANYA & SONIA on COLBERT
by Caryn Robbins - April 2, 2013

Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver stopped by last night's THE COLBERT REPORT to discuss her Broadway debut in Christopher Durang's new comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, now playing at The Golden Theatre. Check out the appearance below!

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike have there been?
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2012 and Broadway which opened in 2013.
What Tony Awards has Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike been nominated for?
"Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" has been nominated for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play for Nicholas Martin at the Tony Awards.
What Tony Awards has Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike won?
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike won the Tony Awards for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play for Nicholas Martin.
What awards has Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike been nominated for?
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Christopher Durang, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Kristine Nielsen and David Hyde Pierce, Distinguished Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Nicholas Martin, Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Theatre World Award at the Theatre World Awards for Shalita Grant.
What awards has Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike won?
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike has won several awards, including Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Christopher Durang, Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards for Kristine Nielsen and David Hyde Pierce, Distinguished Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Nicholas Martin, Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Theatre World Award at the Theatre World Awards for Shalita Grant.

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