Seagull: True Story (2026)

Written by Anton Chekhov
Directed by Alexander Molochnikov

A daring Chekhov-inspired satire directed by Alexander Molochnikov, written by Eli Rarey. SEAGULL: TRUE STORY blends autobiographical drama and sharp political satire with the timeless human questions at the heart of Chekhov’s The Seagull. Written by Eli Rarey and created and directed by Alexander Molochnikov, this inventive retelling dramatizes Molochnikov’s own struggle to stage Chekhov’s masterpiece in the face of artistic and political constraints. What begins as a production of a classic play spirals into a collision of comedy, chaos, and creative defiance. Molochnikov—an internationally acclaimed director from the Moscow Art Theatre—leads an ensemble of international artists in this daring exploration of censorship, identity, and the relentless fight for artistic freedom. SEAGULL:...

Theater

The Public Theater – LuEsther Hall · Off-Broadway

Closed

May 3, 2026