Three Sisters (Russian Arts Theater) NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(28 Reviews)

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Members say

Absorbing, Entertaining, Delightful, Great acting, Intelligent

About the Show

The Russian Arts Theater and Studio presents Anton Chekhov's tragicomic story about the decline of a privileged family grappling with the changes of a modern world.

Following the death of their army officer father, the Moscow-born and bred Prozorov siblings find themselves living in a remote provincial town, trapped inside the memories of their glorious past. Only the proximity of a nearby artillery post and the company of its officers make their existence bearable. As they fumble for purpose amidst the clutter of awkward suitors, clumsy birthday presents, absurd squabbles, and raging house fires, only one desire remains undimmed: to return to Moscow! Part of the company's first annual New York Chekhov Festival, which also includes lectures, talk backs, and other events.

Member Reviews (28)

Indulgent, Intimate, Repetitive, Excruciating, Energetic

See it if You are a Chekhov fan and want to see a creative and intimate interpretation in a tiny theater. Good acting and musicianship.

Don't see it if Depressing litany of different kinds of suffering: idleness, unrequited love, betrayal, poverty, cruelty. Characters bear it but do not grow Read more

Absorbing, Great staging, Refreshing, Intelligent, Clever

See it if You love Chekhov and would like to see a dynamic, clever and very musical version of a classic play up-close and personal in a tiny theater.

Don't see it if The multi-culti cast feels un-Russian, or the ingenious shoe string production seems amateurish to you, but true to the spirit of the play.

Absorbing, Enchanting, Delightful, Great writing

See it if very enjoyable chekhov; with music dancing and some laughs; all 3 sisters are excellent in their own right

Don't see it if you want a sad, dour chekhov. play is almost 3 hours

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Funny, Entertaining

See it if you want to see a comedy.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of comedies.

Great acting, Great singing, Intelligent, Delightful, Romantic

See it if ... you like Chekhov. This production is true to the word of the master! ... are curious about Russian style of acting and staging

Don't see it if ... you can't close your eyes on the set design imperfections

Delightful, Entertaining, Great acting, Intelligent, Well directed

See it if you think that Chekhov should be respected and not cut to suit a Broadway/fast-paced rhythm.

Don't see it if you don't understand Chekhov... Read more

Great writing, Resonant, Clever, A good production of a great play

See it if you like Chekhov. The show is faithful to the original, and the second half was quite moving.

Don't see it if No reason not to see it. Read more

Exquisite, Great acting, Great staging, Intelligent, Profound

See it if You question your existence and want to experience others' existential crises in the balcony of a church (very intimate theatre experience.)

Don't see it if You don't want to think or enjoy intimate theatre at one of its best.

Critic Reviews (1)

"The time-honored piece is well respected under Aleksey Burago’s direction, while maintaining an exciting newness. Character interactions and intentions are classically Stanislavski; while dance, music, and artful movement innovate in revelatory ways....A welcomed addition...Take part in this adventurous foray into traditional drama before the church doors close."
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