Uncle Vanya

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By Anton Chekhov
Adapted by Annie Baker
Working with a literal translation by Margarita Shalina and the original Russian text
Directed by Kayla Adams

You know, I used to think that being a creep meant you were sick or abnormal, but lately I’ve come to the conclusion that we’re all creeps. Everyone in the world, behaving naturally, is a complete creep.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker brings her observational prowess and razor-sharp wit to an intimate adaptation of Chekhov's beloved dark comedy. Written with the “goal of creating a version that sounds to our contemporary American ears the way it sounded to Russian ears during the play’s first productions in the provinces in 1898,” Annie Baker’s Uncle Vanya captures the timeless longing, absurdity, and beauty of human relationships.

“Uncle Vanya (Baker, trans.)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Tickets:
UI Student - $5
College Student (not UI) - $10
Adult - $20
Senior - $15
Youth 17 & younger - $10

Purchase your tickets through Hancher Box Office online or call 319-335-1160. Tickets on sale Monday, August 18.

Friday, April 24, 2026 8:00pm
Friday, April 17, 2026 8:00pm
Saturday, April 18, 2026 8:00pm
Sunday, April 19, 2026 2:00pm
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 8:00pm
Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:00pm
Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
David Thayer Theatre
200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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