Andrew Scott to reprise award-winning performance in VANYA for American premiere

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It has been announced that Olivier Award®-winning actor Andrew Scott will reprise his wildly acclaimed performance in Vanya, a radical new adaptation of Chekhov’s masterwork, Uncle Vanya, which Scott co-created with adaptor Simon Stephens, designer Rosanna Vize and director Sam Yates, for its American premiere.

Performances of the Olivier Award-winning production will commence on 11 March 2025 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York.

Anton Chekhov’s timeless masterpiece has captivated audiences and influenced dramatists for more than 125 years, thanks to the emotional depth and subtle humour it brings to the exploration of unfulfilled dreams, existential yearning, and the complexities of human relationships. A trove of history’s greatest stage stars, including Laurence Olivier, Ian McKellen, and Peter O’Toole, have tackled its titular character. None of them played every role...until now.

In a statement, Andrew Scott said: “I love this masterpiece of a play. I love these heartbreaking, hilarious, sexy, characters. I love my colleagues with whom I made this show. I love New York. So, I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring Vanya to the audiences at the Lortel Theatre. See you then!”

The design team for Vanya also includes lighting by James Farncombe, sound by Dan Balfour, video design by Jack Phelan, movement direction by Michela Meazza, music by Kelly Moran, and costumes by Natalie Pryce.

General on-sale will begin on 30 September at 12pm ET here.