Chekhov face-off: Shim Eun-kyung, Go Ah-sung lead rival ‘Uncle Vanya’ productions

Two Korean productions of Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” will begin in Seoul in May, setting up a stage showdown between two star-studded casts. The National Theater Company of Korea will present “Uncle Vanya” from May 22-31 at the National Theater of Korea, starring Jo Sung-ha and Shim Eun-kyoung. The LG Arts Center will mount “Uncle Vanya” from May 7-31 at its LG Signature Hall, with Lee Seo-jin and Go Ah-sung in the leading roles. For Shim, Lee and Go, this marks their debut on the Korean stag

By The Korea Herald