Uncle Vanya 1971

Ages: 12+
Opened: January 24, 1971
Closing: March 14, 1971

Uncle Vanya - 1971 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Roundabout Theatre
Address Unknown New York, NY

Sonya and her uncle Vanya have devoted their lives to managing the family farm in isolation, but when her celebrated, ailing father and his charismatic wife move in, their lives are upended. In the heat of the summer, the wrong people fall in love, desires and resentments erupt, and the family is forced to reckon with the ghosts of their unlived lives.

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Uncle Vanya FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Uncle Vanya have there been?
Uncle Vanya has had 23 productions including Broadway which opened in 1923, Broadway which opened in 1924, Broadway which opened in 1924, Broadway which opened in 1929, Broadway which opened in 1930, Broadway which opened in 1930, Broadway which opened in 1946, Off-Broadway which opened in 1956, Off-Broadway which opened in 1971, Broadway which opened in 1973, Off-Broadway which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1995, Off-Broadway which opened in 1999, Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000, Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Off-Broadway which opened in 2009, Off-Broadway which opened in 2009, West End which opened in 2012, West End which opened in 2018, West End which opened in 2020, Off-Broadway which opened in 2023 and Broadway which opened in 2024.
What awards has Uncle Vanya been nominated for?
Uncle Vanya has received nominations for several awards. Harris Laskawy was nominated for a Performance Obie Award, while Julie Garfield was nominated for a Performance Theatre World Award. These nominations recognize their outstanding performances in the show.
What awards has Uncle Vanya won?
Performance (Obie Awards) for Harris Laskawy and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Julie Garfield.

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