A Classic Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

From Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 22, 2026, A Classic Theatre presents a fully staged production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at the St. Augustine Waterworks. The performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, at 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. 

The Play

Written by Christopher Durang, the play's main characters are Vanya, Sonia, and Masha, three siblings in middle age, and their lives, resentments, and potential futures. Two of them, Vanya and Sonya, live in the family home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, supported by their third sibling, Masha. A successful actress of a certain age, Masha visits with her younger, less savvy boyfriend Spike in tow and brings up plans to sell the house.

In addition to the expected sibling rivalries, themes include aging, the potential loss of a career, identities, and generational differences. The characters' names, the reference to cherry trees on the property, and other content reference Chekhov in several ways. You do not have to be familiar with Chekhov's plays to enjoy this dark comedy.

After performances in the U.S., the play opened on Broadway on March 14, 2023. The play closed after 189 performances, having been extended twice. 

Details

Admission: Tickets are $25.00 for general admission and $15.00 for students with a valid ID. Purchase tickets online in advance.

Season Tickets: Season tickets include entry into all four main shows and one of the four staged readings. A season ticket is $90.00 per person. Learn more and purchase a season ticket.

When: 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, November 6 and 13, 2026; 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, November 7 and 14, 2026; and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. on November 8 and 15, 2026.

Where: The St. Augustine Waterworks, 184 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084

Getting There: While the address is 184 San Marco Avenue, the only driveway on San Marco is Exit-Only, so it is not available to access the Waterworks. Access to the Waterworks is through the St. Augustine Main Library parking lot, on the opposite side of the complex. (Use 1960 North Ponce de Leon in your GPS.)  

Season 2025/26

A Classic Theatre chose a collection of four plays focused on relationships, their importance, and how connections with others influence our lives. 

• September 11-20, 2026: Grand Horizons
• November 6-15, 2026: Vanya and Sonia, and Masha, and Spike
• March 5 - 14, 2027: Dead Man's Cell Phone
• April 30 - May 9, 2027: Becky's New Car