Overview

An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' plays out by a company of actors. The setting: their run-down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props and scenery is soon forgotten.

Cast

Wallace Shawn, Julianne Moore, Larry Pine, Brooke Smith, George Gaynes, Lynn Cohen, Phoebe Brand, Jerry Mayer

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What is "Vanya on 42nd Street" about?

An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' plays out by a company of actors. The setting: their run-down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props and scenery is soon forgotten.

When was "Vanya on 42nd Street" released?

Vanya on 42nd Street was released in 1994.

Who stars in "Vanya on 42nd Street"?

The cast includes Wallace Shawn, Julianne Moore, Larry Pine, Brooke Smith.