(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre is presenting Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike weekends from February 7-23, 2025. Family rivalry, outrageous costumes, and a sassy maid bring big laughs in this Tony-winning comedy by local playwright Christopher Durang. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Vanya and Sonia spend their days reflecting on life’s lost chances, never having left their childhood home in Bucks County. The calm of their country house is turned upside down, though, when their movie star sister Masha visits with her new boy-toy Spike, sparking new family dynamics.
This hilarious spoof of Chekhov’s plays features direction and costumes by Jordan Brennan, with scenic design by McAfee Madding, lighting design by Chris Chichon, and sound design by Nick Bates. The cast includes Lauren Brader (Masha), Molly Chase (Sonia), Louis Palena (Vanya), Soren Madsen (Spike), Regina Mercada (Cassandra), and Amanda Romig (Nina).
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike runs for 12 performances from February 7 through February 23. Show times are Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 3:00pm & 8:00pm, and Sundays at 3:00pm. Tickets are $32 for adults, $30 for students/seniors/military, and are available for purchase online, in person at the box office, or by calling 609-397-3337. Music Mountain Theatre is located at 1483 NJ-179 in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Following the February 16 matinee, the public is invited to a free talkback with writer-director John Augustine, partner of the late Christopher Durang. The special, hourlong event will begin at 5:30pm. Priority seating will be reserved for patrons who attended that afternoon’s show. There is no additional cost or ticket needed to attend the talkback.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike first premiered at McCarter Theatre in Princeton in 2012. It moved to Off-Broadway and then on to Broadway in 2013 where it won the Tony Award for Best Play and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play.
Playwright Christopher Durang was born in Montclair, New Jersey and grew up in Berkeley Heights. He lived in Bucks County before dying in April 2024 at the age of 75.
Here are more photos from the production.
Music Mountain Theatre opened its doors on October 6, 2017 with its inaugural production of Phantom. In addition to their Mainstage productions, they offer performances for Young Audiences throughout the year. Their theatre school offers classes encompassing a range of disciplines across acting, musical theatre, and dance. Their mission is to enrich, educate, and entertain their community through the study, performance, and appreciation of the arts.
John Posada is a New Jersey based photographer specializing in photographing live theatre and music performances. Currently, John has spent the last 6 years concentrating on photographing almost 400 theater productions at over 70 different NJ theatres. Click here for John's website.
