The Seagull Off-Broadway Original Cast
The renowned scholar Michael Henry Heim, professor of Slavic languages and literature at the University of California, has written a brilliant new translation of this play that established Chekhov. One of the first productions of the Moscow Art Theatre, the plot deals with a young Treplev, his unfulfilled literary ambitions and his love for Nina. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
F. Murray Abraham, who has an illustrious career spanning stage and screen, including an Academy Award for "Amadeus" and notable roles in "The Good Wife" and "Homeland," once graced the stage in a production of "The Seagull," showcasing his versatility in classical and contemporary theatre. more...
Cook
Masha/Paulina (u/s)
Shamaraev (u/s)
Shamaraev
Maid
Rosemary Harris, who has an illustrious career with numerous accolades including a Tony Award for The Lion in Winter (1965) and a Golden Globe for "Holocaust," brought her extensive theatrical experience to The Seagull. more...
(Understudy)
Mash
Trigorin/Medvedenko/Yakov (u/s)
Watchman
Sorin/Dorn (u/s)
Christopher Walken, who began his illustrious career on the Broadway stage in musicals, brought his extensive acting prowess to The Seagull, adding to a repertoire that includes an Academy Award for The Deer Hunter and an Oscar nomination for Catch Me If You Can. more...
See awards and nominations on the The Seagull page
Other productions of The Seagull
Production Team
Jane Greenwood Costume Designer
Andrei Serban Director
Jennifer Tipton Lighting Designer
Michael Yeargan Scenic Designer