Theater in NYC: Diary of a Madman by Gogol
Russian Arts & Theater Studio presents new play Diary of a Madman from June 2 – August 5, 2023 at Pushkin Hall in New York City
This season the Russian Arts Theater and Studio adds another robust production to its repertoire. This time it’s a play based on a short story by Nikolai Gogol “Diary of a Madman.”
Masterfully adapted for the stage by Di Zhu, the Managing Director, and directed by Aleksey Burago, the Artistic Director, the grey life of a resentful clerk swirls into madness in front of your eyes. Talented Tom Schubert in the title role keeps everyone at the tips of his nervous fingers. His pulsing energy and impeccable acting are the engine of the production. The rest of the cast, which includes Albert Baker, Luisa Menzen, and Sarah O’Donnell, skillfully recreates the fantastical and ordinary scenes with tasteful naughtiness and imperviousness to the absurdity around them. As the world spins out of control and the bleak routine turns from peculiar to surreal to outright mad, so is the storyline.
“Diary of a Madman” fits right in to the list of past theatrical productions staged by the Russian Arts Theater and Studio, including a dynamic interpretation of Marquez’s The Rise and Fall of Macondo (One Hundred Years of Solitude), warn and funny “Lambs for Slaughter” from the short stories by Roald Dahl, stunning Bunin/Berberova play among others.
Theater lovers will undoubtedly appreciate this high-powered staging and the remarkable acting.
Diary of a Madman
Based on the short story by Nikolai Gogol
Directed by Aleksey Burago
Adapted for the stage by Di Zhu
Cast:
Tom Schubert (Poprischin),
Albert Baker (Director),
Luisa Menzen (Sophie),
Sarah O’Donnell (Mavra/Madge)
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diary-of-a-madman-tickets-631006697017
Dates: June 2 – August 5 , 2023
Venue: Pushkin Hall, 165 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024
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