(2 hrs., 10 mins.) It’s Chekhov without the birch trees. Playwright Aaron Posner (Stupid F*cking Bird) is back with an irreverent contemporary remix of Uncle Vanya in which egos clash, hearts hunger, and souls cry out for meaning. Raw and hilarious, packed with delicious twists and turns, this reimagining of Chekhov’s timeless classic reminds us that… Life staggers. Life confounds. Life is beautiful. And LIFE SUCKS. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 9/1)
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Life Sucks
The Acorn at Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St.212-239-6200
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Thankfully, for those of us unable to navigate the production’s initial run, playwright Aaron Posner’s ingenious riff on Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya—Life Sucks.— has returned to take up residence at 42nd Street’s Theatre Row.
