A Fresh Breeze in Pastoral Russia
Charles IsherwoodJune 17, 2012: Experiencing a little discomfort is probably an appropriate way to immerse yourself in the world of Chekhov. It’s not the thunderclap of tragedy that plagues his characters, after all, but nagging, incurable heart cramps. The funky, fresh new production of “Uncle Vanya” that opened on Sunday night at Soho Rep brings this point home to the audience with unusual immediacy.
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