GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANY TO KICK OFF THE 2024 SEASON ON MAY 31

Tony Award Winner VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE to open Gloucester Stage’s 45th Season

GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANYproudly announces the launch of its 45th season, marking nearly half a century of delivering exceptional theatrical experiences to audiences in Gloucester and beyond. To kick off this milestone season, Gloucester Stage is thrilled to present the Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE by Christopher Durang, directed by Rebecca Bradshawº.

As part of the celebration, Gloucester Stage is honored to pay tribute to one of the most distinguished playwrights in American theater, Christopher Durang, recipient of the 2024 Dramatist Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award, whose illustrious career has left an indelible mark on the world of theater. VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, a comedic masterpiece that has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades, will run from May 31 to June 23, captivating audiences with its wit, charm, and hilarity.

Set against the backdrop of Gloucester Stage’s 45-year legacy of excellence, VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE promises to be a highlight of the season. The accomplished cast, including Diego Arciniegas (Vanya), Adrianne Krstansky (Sonia), Wendy Waring (Masha), Jaime José Hernández (Spike), Valyn Lyric Turner (Nina), and Eryn O’Sullivan (Cassandra), brings Durang’s vibrant characters to life on stage.

In this uproarious comedy, three adult siblings reunite under one roof, bringing with them a cacophony of opinions, quirks, and desires. Directed by Gloucester Stage’s Artistic Director Rebecca Bradshawº, the production navigates the complexities of family dynamics with humor and heart as the trio finds themselves slipping into the petulance of their teenage years amidst a cast of eccentric characters.

Audiences are invited to embark on a journey of laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable performances with VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE which was awarded the 2013 Tony for Best Play, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Play. While the play may nod to Chekhov, one need not be a Chekhov aficionado to enjoy the comedic brilliance of Durang’s script.

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE will run from Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 23. All performances, unless noted, are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 pmat Gloucester Stage Company located at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Tickets are now on sale and available at GloucesterStage.com. 

The 2024 Season at Gloucester Stage has been made possible by the Shubert Foundation. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is made possible in part by Martha Anger at Compass Realty and the Beauport Hospitality Group.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Tickets to the Gloucester Stage 2023 season are on sale now. Single Ticket prices range from $15 to $67, with discounts available for seniors, military families, college students, youth under 18, young professionals under 35, Card to Culture (E.B.T. and W.I.C.) and Cape Ann residents. For detailed ticket information, visit www.gloucesterstage.com.

Season Packages start at $200 for four tickets for any mainstage performance and include early access to seating, no fees, and free ticket exchanges. Packages can be purchased or renewed by calling the Box Office at 978.281.4433 or visiting gloucesterstage.com/subscribe.

For additional information, contact the Box Office at 978.281.4433 or boxoffice@gloucesterstage.com. Located at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, the Box Office is open Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 10am to 5pm.