An exhilarating revival pairing one of the greatest plays ever written with the world鈥檚 most celebrated translators of Russian literature. After years of caring for their family鈥檚 crumbling estate, Vanya and his niece receive an unexpected visit from his brother-in-law and his alluring wife. When hidden passions and tumultuous frustrations come to a boil in the heat of the Russian summer, their lives threaten to come undone. Comic, cutting, and true to life, this translation of Uncle Vanya provides an up-close, conversational-style encounter with a classic drama that every theater-lover must see.