Steve Carell to make Broadway debut in upcoming 'Uncle Vanya'
Steve Carell is set to take on the role of the title character in the revival of Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya.” The production, scheduled to take place at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, will commence previews on April 2, 2024, with the official opening night slated for April 24, 2024.
Steve Carell, an actor with an Oscar nomination to his credit, has an extensive filmography that includes notable works such as «Anchorman,» «Foxcatcher,» and «Despicable Me.» Recently, he featured in Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” and took on the roles of executive producer and lead in FX’s “The Patient,” earning a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. His television appearances include starring in two seasons of Apple TV+'s “The Morning Show” and his iconic role in NBC’s “The Office.” Upcoming projects for Carell include an appearance in “If,” directed by John Krasinski, his co-star from “The Office.”
The Manager
Carell, known for his role as a regional manager in “The Office,” will take on the role of a manager once again in “Uncle Vanya.” His character serves as the enduring overseer of the country estate, also being the brother of the professor's first wife. He manages the property alongside his niece, Sonya, portrayed by Alison Pill. Pill, whose recent Broadway appearance was in a revival of “Three Tall Women” and who received a Tony Award nomination for “The Lieutenant of Inishmore.””"Uncle Vanya," a somber Russian drama initially staged in 1899, revolves around a rural family whose monotonous yet secure routine is shattered when the estate's long-absent proprietor, a retired professor, returns to visit with his new, considerably younger wife.
The play has undergone numerous stagings and adaptations over the years. The
