Simon Stone relocates Chekhov's last play to present-day Seoul, where a chaebol family's fortunes crack inside a transparent glass house by Korean architect Saul Kim, built in the Armory's cavernous Drill Hall. Emmy nominee Park Hae-soo from Squid Game and Cannes winner Jeon Do-yeon make their New York stage debuts in a production that premiered at LG Arts Center Seoul in 2024. This is a short North American premiere run, and this weekend holds its last performances.
What to expect
A single glass-walled house sits inside the enormous Drill Hall, so the audience watches the family's rifts play out through the transparent walls. The play mixes sardonic humor with emotional weight, runs about two and a half hours with an intermission, and is performed in Korean with English captions.
Good to know
- Take the 6 to 68 St-Hunter College, a short walk to the Armory at Park Avenue and 66th Street.
- Runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, including an intermission.
- Performed in Korean with English captions.
- Final performances of a limited North American premiere run tend to sell through, so book ahead.
- Suits Chekhov fans, K-drama followers and anyone curious about the Drill Hall's large-scale staging.
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Common questions
Do I need to speak Korean?
No. The production is performed in Korean with English captions.
Who is in the cast?
The ensemble of Korean actors includes Park Hae-soo (Squid Game) and Jeon Do-yeon, both making their New York stage debuts.
How long is it?
About 2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission.
