Uncle Vanya presented by TUTA Theatre Chicago May 22, 2009

Chosen as one of the top 5 productions of 2008 by TimeOut Chicago Magazine and the Best Local Production in The Last Year by Chicago Reader, TUTA Theatre Chicago is very proud to announce the remount of Uncle Vanya featuring the original cast, and directed by Artistic Director Zeljko Djukic. Uncle Vanya will run Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 3:00pm, from May 23rd – June 28, 2009, at Chopin Theatre Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. A preview performance will run Friday at 8pm, May 22nd. Tickets are $15 for previews, $25 for adults and $20 for Senior Citizens and Students for the regular run, and may be purchased at the door one hour before show time or online at www.tutato.com. $12 Industry tickets are available at every Thursday and Sunday performance. Group discounts are also available for the run. A special benefit performance and reception will occur on Saturday, May 23rd, all tickets for this event are $40.

In May 2008, Uncle Vanya, in a new translation by Yasen Peyankov and Peter Christensen and directed by Zeljko Djukic, became TUTA’s fastest selling show in the company’s history. This sold – out and critically acclaimed production, featuring live musical performances embedded in a 110 year old masterpiece marks the conclusion of TUTA’s Russian Theatre Festival. In January, audiences embarked on the fantastical journey of Oleg Bogaev’s Maria’s Field and a reading of Mr. Bogaev’s play Russian National Postal Service. In May, TUTA will also host a reading of a collection of Chekhov’s personal letters alongside a Russian Tea on Saturday, May 9th, at 3pm in the Chopin Theatre Lounge.

A sample of critic’s words for TUTA’s Uncle Vanya:
"Striking. . . apt and arresting. . . fascinating." Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Critic’s Choice)
"Heartbreakingly genuine performances… timeless and universal." K. Vire, Time Out Chicago (Critic’s Pick)
"Hilarious and harrowing… at once heartbreaking and exhilarating." J. Hayford, Reader (Critic’s Choice)