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Metropolitan Première

When
7 November 1899
Where
Moscow Art Theatre
Part of
Uncle Vanya receives its Moscow Art Theatre première

The play received its official Russian metropolitan première at the Moscow Art Theatre on 7 November 1899, directed by Stanislavski.

Although small provincial runs occurred in 1898, the official metropolitan première took place on 7 November 1899 at the Moscow Art Theatre. Konstantin Stanislavski directed the production and performed as Astrov, while Olga Knipper played Yeléna.

Sources

  1. Uncle Vanya Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09
  2. Konstantin Stanislavski Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
  3. Olga Knipper Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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