Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) welcomes Russia's illustrious Maly Drama Theatre of Saint Petersburg with its production of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. Hailed by Peter Brook as 'the finest ensemble in Europe' and led by Artistic Director Lev Dodin, the Maly Drama Theatre has found worldwide critical acclaim for this production of Chekhov's classic which comes to Chicago for the 150th anniversary of the Russian playwright's birth.
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Anton Chekhov's birth, the Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg, under the direction of Lev Dodin, performs one of Chekhov's most beloved plays, Uncle Vanya.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) on Navy Pier welcomes Russia's renowned Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg with its acclaimed production of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya for a limited engagement of five performances.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) welcomes Russia's illustrious Maly Drama Theatre of Saint Petersburg with its production of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. Hailed by Peter Brook as 'the finest ensemble in Europe' and led by Artistic Director Lev Dodin, the Maly Drama Theatre has found worldwide critical acclaim for this production of Chekhov's classic which comes to Chicago for the 150th anniversary of the Russian playwright's birth.
Two top theater companies - France's Le Theatre du Soleil and Hungary's Katona Jozsef Theatre - share opening night honors at Lincoln Center Festival 09, which runs from July 7 through July 26, 2009 and offers 56 performances by artists and ensembles from 14 countries. The three-week Lincoln Center Festival 09--boasting 14 North American, U.S., and New York premieres and debuts-will unfold at six venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus, and Park Avenue Armory, where the Festival returns for a second summer.
Nigel Redden, Festival Director, today announced the presentations for Lincoln Center Festival 09, which runs from July 7 through July 26, 2009 and offers 56 performances by artists and ensembles from 14 countries. The three-week Lincoln Center Festival 09-boasting 14 North American, U.S., and New York premieres and debuts-will unfold in six venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus, including Alice Tully Hall, where dance will be presented, and Park Avenue Armory, where the Festival returns for a second summer. Tickets will go on sale for all events on March 13.
A series of symposia, screenings, and special events will complement the schedule for Lincoln Center Festival 09 which opens this Tuesday night, July 7, with the U.S. premiere of Le Theatre du Soleil's compassionate Les Éphémères, staged by Ariane Mnouchkine, and the N.Y. premiere of Ivanov by Anton Chekhov, performed by Budapest's Katona József Theatre and staged by Tamás Ascher.
Two top theater companies - France's Le Theatre du Soleil and Hungary's Katona Jozsef Theatre - share opening night honors at Lincoln Center Festival 09, which runs from July 7 through July 26, 2009 and offers 56 performances by artists and ensembles from 14 countries. The three-week Lincoln Center Festival 09--boasting 14 North American, U.S., and New York premieres and debuts-will unfold at six venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus, and Park Avenue Armory, where the Festival returns for a second summer.
Lincoln Center Festival 09 proudly presents top theater companies from France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Russia, whose productions will be a special focus of this year's Festival. There will be four US and three New York production premieres.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson announced today the series lineup of productions, with new affordable access opportunities, for the 2009/10 Season.
As Lincoln Center marks its 50th Anniversary, its renowned summer programs return featuring hundreds of performances by world-class artists, ensembles, and productions both inside its storied halls and outdoors in its public spaces.
Nigel Redden, Festival Director, today announced the presentations for Lincoln Center Festival 09, which runs from July 7 through July 26, 2009 and offers 56 performances by artists and ensembles from 14 countries. The three-week Lincoln Center Festival 09-boasting 14 North American, U.S., and New York premieres and debuts-will unfold in six venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus, including Alice Tully Hall, where dance will be presented, and Park Avenue Armory, where the Festival returns for a second summer. Tickets will go on sale for all events on March 13.
