Ilia Volok

THE NAKED WOMAN From PM Theater Will Make World Premiere at Theatre 154
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

PM Theater will present the world premiere of THE NAKED WOMAN, a darkly comic drama about love and morality set among Soviet immigrant families, written by Allie Avital & Alia Azamat Ashkenazi and directed by Avital.

Review: OUR CLASS at Z Space
by Steve Murray - Mar 30, 2026

There are many types of great theatre- light, cheerful, romantic, uplifting, silly, classic. Z Spaces’ co-production of Tadeusz Slobodzianek’s Our Class is unflinchingly dark, emotionally devastating and a tough watch – but it is great theatre, a timely cautionary tale of evil startingly conceived and executed.

Video/Photos: First Look at Dan Levy, Laurie Metcalf in Netflix Family Comedy BIG MISTAKES
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026

Netflix has debuted the official trailer and first look images for Dan Levy’s upcoming comedy thriller series Big Mistakes, also starring Laurie Metcalf and Taylor Ortega. Check them out now.

New American Ensemble to Present IVANOV at The West End Theater This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

New American Ensemble will present a world premiere staging of Anton Chekhov's first and often neglected play, Ivanov, directed by New American Ensemble's Artistic Director Michael DeFilippis.

ARLEKIN! and Z Space Reveal Cast and Creative Team for OUR CLASS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

ARLEKIN! and Z Space have revealed the cast for the searing, award-winning production of OUR CLASS, performing at Z Space’s Steindler Stage.

Ilia Volok Returns To New York With His Acclaimed One-Man Show DIARY OF A MADMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

Film and television star Ilia Volok will return to New York this month with his internationally acclaimed, award-winning one-man show Diary of a Madman, adapted from Nikolai Gogol’s classic story.

Ilia Volok Returns To NYC With His One-Man Show DIARY OF A MADMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2025

TV and film star Ilia Volok will return to New York with his critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning solo production Diary of a Madman. Based on Nikolai Gogol’s classic story, this gripping one-man show will be performed at the American Theatre of Actors for a limited run from October 10–12, 2025.

Interview: Richard Topol Talks Arlekin Players Theatre's OUR CLASS
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 13, 2025

Arlekin Players Theatre’s production of “Our Class” led the winners at this year’s Lucille Lortel Awards, presented at New York University on May 4, where the play, by Tadeusz Słobodzianek and adapted by Norman Allen, was honored as Best Revival.

2025 Lucille Lortel Awards- Full Winners List
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025

The 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at NYU Skirball. Check out updates from the ceremony here!

Arlekin Reveals Cast of OUR CLASS Boston Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Arlekin has announced a long-awaited run of Our Class in Boston. This contemporary production of Tadeusz Słobodzianek's masterpiece stars the internationally celebrated film and stage actress Chulpan Khamatova as Rachelka/Marianna, with Richard Topol as Abram and Ilia Volok as Wladek, reprising their roles from the New York premiere.

DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Nominations for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were just announced. Check out the full list of nominees here!

OUR CLASS and More Come to Arlekin For 15th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

 Arlekin, the innovative theater company founded by Igor Golyak, has announced its 15th Anniversary plans, including a long-awaited run of Our Class in Boston.

Cast & creative Team Set for OUR CLASS at San Francisco's Strand Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

Direct from sold-out New York performances at Brooklyn Academy of Music and a subsequent Off-Broadway run at Manhattan’s Classic Stage Company, Our Class will perform a limited engagement at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: OUR CLASS Opens at Classic Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

After its sold-out run at Brooklyn Academy of Music in winter 2024, the off-Broadway production Our Class, by Polish playwright Tadeusz Slobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak, is now playing. Check out photos from opening night here!

OUR CLASS Begins Performances At Classic Stage Company This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024

After its sold-out run at Brooklyn Academy of Music in winter 2024, the off-Broadway production Our Class, by Polish playwright Tadeusz Slobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak, begins performances this week. Learn how to purchase tickets.

OUR CLASS MERCHANT OF VENICE To Run At CSC As Part Of 'Arlekin In Residence At Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2024

Classic Stage Company will present the run of OUR CLASS and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE as part of the 'Arlekin in Residence' program. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble Extends STALIN'S MASTER CLASS
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble has extended Stalin’s Master Class, a wildly comic, music-filled drama by British playwright David Pownall, through June 2.

OUR CLASS and MERCHANT OF VENICE to Run at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

Catch the performances of OUR CLASS and MERCHANT OF VENICE at the Classic Stage Company as part of the Arlekin in Residence program. Learn more and see how to watch.

Review: STALIN'S MASTER CLASS at Odyssey Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Apr 19, 2024

Stalin’s Master Class is enthralling, darkly funny, awkward, and thought-provoking about the eternal tension of politics vs art, censorship vs thought, modern art vs people’s tastes, groupthink vs ingenuity, and popularity vs quality. 

Photos: STALIN'S MASTER CLASS Begins This Saturday At The Odyssey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024

Politics collide with art when “Father of the People” Joseph Stalin and Soviet cultural minister Andrei Zhdanov summon composers Sergei Prokofiev and Dmitri Shostakovich to the Kremlin for a vodka-fueled “music lesson” in “Stalin’s Master Class.” The wildly comic, music-filled ride by British playwright David Pownall opens this weekend at the Odyssey Theatre. Check out the photos.