The Seagull (The Russian Arts Theater) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (36)
See it if You’re curious about Russian theatre. This is unique experience. Dare I say mix ofChekhov, Brecht, Beckett &Fellini. Chekhov wld approve
Don't see it if You want straight drama. You’re very serious
See it if You’re interested in a wonderful small production of Chekhov!! Truly enjoyable evening. Wonderful cast and direction.
Don't see it if If you cannot take a three hour play.
See it if you would like to see a refreshing take on Chekov.
Don't see it if you are a looking for the standard on Chekov. Read more
See it if Delightful production of one of the great playscripts - and one which seemed to "get" Chekhov's power.
Don't see it if Some rough edges - though nothing damning. Read more
See it if you'd like to see a well-played take on the classic Russian tale, much more physically active than the traditionally intellectual production
Don't see it if you don't like complicated family stories, lots of movement, overacting at times & some actors who have VERY thick Russian accents Read more
See it if If you want a very solid, dated, but highly competent production. Well acted and directed. Actors all nailed the style of Chekhov. Humorous!
Don't see it if If you dislike the Seagull. I didn’t find much to quibble over if you like the play. It could be rough on aud. who are new. It is long. Read more
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. Read more
See it if In 2001, I saw an outdoor prod. of The Seagull w/. Meryl Streep & Kevin Kline. This indoor version (w/o A/C) is intimate fun, a REAL family!
Don't see it if IF U don't like a lil diversity in casting AND technique (1 guy shouted his lines, another too soft to be heard). If no A/C is an issue.
Critic Reviews (2)
“Prepare yourself for an amazing emotional journey and to enjoy the brilliant and involving performance of the super talented cast masterfully directed by Maestro Aleksey Burago...We can’t help ourselves but to fall in love with Konstantin and Nina...The invisible and yet distinctively recognizable touch of Maestro Burago is what undisputedly makes this version of ‘the Seagull’ an experience you surely do not want to miss out!”
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“Vividly staged by the esteemed theater director Burago...The cast in this enthusiastic and engaging production makes Chekhov’s drama accessible and relatable...The acting by the cast, while adroit and appealing, demonstrates a gamut of skills...The rich sound effects and musical arrangements add the leisure flare to the otherwise serious and deep conflicts at the heart of the play. They also help with the phonetic variations from the multilingual cast.”
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