Mother Russia

Closing: March 22, 2026

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Signature Theatre

555 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

Run Type Limited Run

Market Off-Broadway

Previews February 03, 2026

St. Petersburg, 1992: the Soviet Union has collapsed, McDonald’s has risen, and Evgeny, a young man at a loss, stumbles into a job working surveillance with his old friend Dmitri. Their target: Katya, a former pop singer with questionable allegiances and a mysterious past. As their lives riotously intertwine, Evgeny finds himself falling in love and losing his bearings, all while grappling with the taste of freedom (and fast food) along the way. Lauren Yee’s (CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND, THE GREAT LEAP) savvy, off-kilter tale of identity, espionage, and the cost of capitalism makes its New York premiere in this razor-sharp dark comedy.

Mother Russia - 2026 - Off-Broadway Cast

David Turner

Rebecca Naomi Jones

Adam Chanler-Berat

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Mother Russia

'Mother Russia' Off-Broadway review — new farce, like its characters, is still finding its identity

From: New York Theatre Guide By: Amelia Merrill Date: 2026-02-23

5 / 10

While bemoaning the childish concept of “unprecedented times,” Mother Russia launches into a Wikipedia-level Russian history lesson, quotes Billy Joel's “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” and somberly ends with references to “the Donbas region. Navalny.” The moment earned some contemplative murmurs from the audience, but it felt more rehearsed than reflective, if you’ll pardon the theatre pun. Mother Russia, both the character and the play, beg the audience to find her funny and smart in a way that sabotages its own story.

‘Mother Russia’ Review: A New Play That’s as Funny as It’s Smart

From: The New York Times By: Elisabeth Vincentelli Date: 2026-02-23

9 / 10

This doesn’t sound like a barrel-o-laughs, but Yee’s play, which opened Monday at Signature Theater, is as funny as it is smart. This is a comedy with a lot on its mind, like Talene Monahon’s recent “Meet the Cartozians,” in which issues about Armenian identity brushed up against modern American pop culture.

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MOTHER RUSSIA Extends Through March 22 at Signature Theatre Photo

MOTHER RUSSIA Extends Through March 22 at Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 5, 2026

Lauren Yee’s Mother Russia has extended its run at Signature Theatre. Performances will now run through March 22 at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre.

Review Roundup: MOTHER RUSSIA Opens At Signature Theatre Photo

Review Roundup: MOTHER RUSSIA Opens At Signature Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - February 23, 2026

Read reviews for Mother Russia at Signature Theatre, the New York premiere of Lauren Yee’s dark comedy directed by Teddy Bergman. The production stars Steven Boyer, Adam Chanler-Berat, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and David Turner and runs through March 15.

Works & Process to Presents Signature Theatre's MOTHER RUSSIA, and ANIMAL WISDOM Photo

Works & Process to Presents Signature Theatre's MOTHER RUSSIA, and ANIMAL WISDOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 22, 2025

Works & Process will present a chance to go behind the scenes with Signature Theatre resident artists Lauren Yee and Heather Christian about their upcoming productions: Mother Russia and Animal Wisdom.

Rebecca Naomi Jones and More Will Lead MOTHER RUSSIA Off-Broadway Photo

Rebecca Naomi Jones and More Will Lead MOTHER RUSSIA Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - December 4, 2025

The cast has been revealed for Signature Theatre's upcoming off-Broadway production of Lauren Yee’s Mother Russia. Performances are scheduled from Feb. 3 through March 15 at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre.

Mother Russia - 2026 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Mother Russia awards and nominations
Year	Ceremony	Category	Nominee
2026	The Lortels	Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play	David Turner

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