The Seagull (The Russian Arts Theater) NYC Reviews and Tickets

73%

(35 Reviews)

Positive

68%

Mixed

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Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Ambitious, Disappointing, Confusing, Great acting

About the Show

The Russian Arts Theater presents Anton Chekhov's masterpiece "The Seagull," a tragicomedy that explores the love and misunderstandings between lovers, friends, mothers, sons, and servants.

Set in a lakeside country estate, this comedy portrays the struggles of Konstantin to achieve his artistic ambitions and win the admiration of his muse Nina. Frustrated by his spotlight-craving actress mother and envious of her distinguished lover Trigorin, Konstantin's misery is only further inflamed by the other characters at the estate. "The Seagull" takes a magnifying glass to the human psychology and the beautiful absurdities of life.

Member Reviews (35)

Intelligent, Great acting, Great writing, Entertaining, Absorbing

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.

For checkhov fans, Ambitious

See it if you are a fan of Chekhov.

Don't see it if If you are not familiar with the story or Chekhov, do some research before attending. Read more

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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