David Hyde Pierce returning to 'Vanya' as director of L.A. production
David Hyde Pierce played one of the title characters in Christopher Durang's acclaimed play "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" when it debuted in 2012. The "Frasier" actor will return to the play for its Los Angeles premiere early next year at the Mark Taper Forum, but this time he will serve as director of the production, which will star Christine Ebersole.