The Seagull (The Russian Arts Theater)

See it if Aleksey Burago is my favorite Off-B’way director. Inventive does not begin to define the life he brings to his productions. He refreshes The

Don't see it if Upper Westside Church. Three hours, one intermission. Stairs, no elevator. Some heavy Russian accents.

Also Seagull by presenting it as the comic tragedy Chekhov always said he wrote rather than the morose melodrama one is used to seeing. It is like seeing Seagull for the first time. You wonder where the actors get the energy to keep up with all the ideas Burago has them execute. Even when some don’t succeed, they are still risky and interesting. Costumes, staging, lighting and music are all excellent. I was delighted.... Read more Read less

See it if You're a Chekhov fan and are familiar with the characters and story, and are open to seeing a wildly non-naturalistic interpretation

Don't see it if You want an even, well-acted, emotionally resonant Seagull that cares deeply about the characters' psychology vs. meaningless spectacle

See it if You like Chekhov, Russian culture and its people

Don't see it if You don’t like a show with a lot of movement, music and laughter

See it if You like Chekhov. This is the best Seagull I've seen. Full of lightness and music. With a beautiful and intensely dark forth act.

Don't see it if You don't like a little abstraction in your storytelling.

See it if You want to see real Theater!! This show is life changing. It stays with you and won’t leave you. Thank you, what an ensemble piece.

Don't see it if You can’t commit to a 2h 50 min show.

See it if You want to see Seagull done right. It was so touching, provocative and dynamic. Best theater company in town!

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy to be provoked inside the theater.

See it if You want to be moved to your deepest bones. Incredible show. Thank you for bringing such a moving piece to the stage!!

Don't see it if You don’t like Theater.

See it if I thought this was a beautiful and dazzling Seagull. So uplifting and touching!

Don't see it if You prefer the glamour of Broadway. This is a simple space and yet carries so much magic.

See it if You are looking on a fresh, uplifting take on Chekhov! Very engaging show, had me in tears by the end.

Don't see it if You cannot stand a more stylized approach. This show is either love or hate.

See it if You want to laugh, cry and see wonderful acting! What a great experience!

Don't see it if No reason! Go see this!

See it if You are a Chekhov fan! Have seen many Chekhov shows in my life, and didn’t expect much—but this show blew me away. So touching!

Don't see it if You don’t like physical theater or actors with accents.

See it if You like classic Russian theater. A beautiful, evocative, emotional take on Chekhov’s best play.

Don't see it if You can’t stand a long play.