Ergebnis für "The Orchard" in Unterhaltung & Darstellende Künste

Chekhov's masterful last play, The Cherry Orchard, is a work of timeless, bittersweet beauty about the fading fortunes of an aristocratic Russian family and their struggle to maintain their status in a changing world. Alternately touching and farcical, this subtle, intelligent play stars the incomparable Marsha Mason.

The Cherry Orchard, Anton Chekhovs poignant last play, first graced the stage of the Moscow Art Theatre on January 17, 1904, under the direction of the legendary Constantin Stanislavski. Originally envisioned as a comedy infused with elements of farce, the play was shaped by Stanislavski into a profound tragedy, leaving future directors to grapple with its complex duality. The narrative follows an aristocratic Russian woman and her family as they return to their cherished estate, complete with a renowned cherry orchard, just as it faces auction to settle debts. Rich with themes of cultural ...

Madame Ranyevskaya and her daughter Anya have returned home from Paris to discover that their family estate – which includes their beloved cherry orchard – has to be sold to cover the family’s debts. They believe a miracle can save their orchard. But will their stubborn pride and fond...