Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 2013 - Articles Page 1.8

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

Vanya And Sonia And... My Review
9 / 10

Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a comic tour de force about a bunch of Chekhovian characters full of yearning...Hyde Pierce is just plain perfect, and his monologue about the joys of the past is pulled off with a virtuosic mastery of eccentricity and stagecraft.... Nielsen gives her best performance to date, getting big laughs with her Maggie Smith impression...Weaver seems to be stretching in her performance as such a superficial lady, but her emphatic delivery won me over....Nicholas Martin has directed the whole thing with equal parts wit and feeling. I haven't wanted to simultaneously laugh and cry this much since...Chekhov.

Review: Christopher Durang's 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' is a zany joy
9 / 10

Sigourney Weaver, a longtime collaborator with Durang, plays Masha with flamboyant overacting. She's clearly having a ball; the whole cast is.... Director Nicholas Martin thankfully doesn't rush things, allowing the actors the freedom to extend a scene just a little further with merely a look....It's all a bit silly, a tad daffy and very, very sweet. Thankfully, for a show that both lampoons and honors Chekhov's themes, it doesn't end with the sadness that usually dominates that revered playwright's work. In fact, you can hear the Beatles sing 'Here Comes the Sun.'

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!

BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - VANYA AND SONIA's Shalita Grant
by Caryn Robbins - April 1, 2013


Shalita Grant makes her Broadway debut as the inimical, yet well-meaning psychic maid Cassandra in Christopher Durang's newest romp Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike now playing at the Golden Theatre.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Shalita Grant
by BWW - March 22, 2013


In this week's edition, we caught up with Shalita Grant, who is starring as 'Cassandra' in VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE- currently playing at the John Golden Theatre.

In The Spotlight Series: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by Walter McBride - March 17, 2013


Scroll below for photos of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike's Nicholas Martin, Genevieve Angelson, Billy Magnussen, Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce, in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride below!

TV: Chatting with the Cast of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - March 20, 2013


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the cast and creative team on opening night. Click below to check out what they had to say!

Photo Coverage: Cast of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Celebrates Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - March 15, 2013


The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce,Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night was last night, March 14, 2013. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening festivites and you can check out photos from the after party below!

Photo Coverage: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE's Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - March 15, 2013


The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce,Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night was last night, March 14, 2013. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening festivites and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - March 14, 2013


Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike opens tonight, March 14, at Broadway's Golden Theatre, on the heels of its sold-out premiere at Lincoln Center. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production features the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Let's see what the critics had to say...

TV: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE- Performance Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - March 11, 2013


The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce,Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below!

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Will Offer 'Youth Rush' Tickets
by Kelsey Denette - March 7, 2013


The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, has announced a youth rush ticket policy. A number of $37 tickets will be made available for each performance for patrons aged thirty-five and younger. These tickets must be purchased day-of, in-person at the box office and are subject to availability. Valid photo I.D. will be required, and patrons are limited to two rush tickets per performance.

Photo Coverage: Company of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - March 3, 2013


The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement, set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013. The cast and creative team recently met the press, and BroadwayWorld brings you full photo coverage of the conference below!

Photo Bomb of the Week: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE's Sigourney Weaver and Genevieve Angelson
by Walter McBride - March 2, 2013


The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement, set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. The cast and creative team recently met the press, and BroadwayWorld was there to cover the festivities. Among the photographs was a fantastic photo bomb of Genevieve Angelson creeping up on Sigourney Weaver. Check it out below!

TV: Meet the Cast of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE- David Hyde Pierce, Sigourney Weaver & More!
by Nicole Rosky - March 1, 2013


The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement, set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013. The cast and creative team just met the press, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang about the play. Check out what they ha dto say below!

FREEZE FRAME: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE's Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce and More Meet the Press
by Walter McBride - February 28, 2013


The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, will play a 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement, set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013. The cast and creative team just met the press, and BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek below! Be sure to check back for full coverage.

Up on the Marquee: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by Walter McBride - February 27, 2013


Tickets for the Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, are now on sale to the general public via telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. The 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement is set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013. The marquee just went up at the Golden Theatre and you can check it out below!

Tickets Now On Sale for VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE on Broadway
by Kelsey Denette - February 4, 2013


Tickets for the Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, are now on sale to the general public via telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. The 17-week strictly limited Broadway engagement is set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013.

Official: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE to Open at Golden Theatre 3/14
by Nicole Rosky - January 29, 2013


Producers Joey Parnes, Larry Hirschhorn, and John O'Boyle announced today that Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is headed to Broadway on the heels of its sold-out premiere at Lincoln Center. The 17-week strictly limited engagement is set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Martin, the Broadway production will feature the entire original company, which includes Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, and Billy Magnussen. Opening night is set for Thursday, March 14, 2013.

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