The Moscow Art Theatre is still recognized as having more impact on modern theatre than any company in the world. This lavishly illustrated and beautifully produced facsimile edition of a Russian journal from 1914 documents; photographically; the premieres of all of Anton Chekhovs plays produced by the Moscow Art Theatre; including:*The Seagull; *Three Sisters*Uncle Vanya*Cherry Orchard*Ivanov.Edited by renowned theatre historian Vera Gottlieb; the volume also reproduces - for the first time in an English translation - introductions by Stanislavskys collaborators Nemirovich-Danchenko and Efros. With 175 unique photographs; this is a significant contribution to our understanding of the origins of todays theatre.
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