The Cherry Orchard
by Anton Chekhov, adapted by Tom Donaghy

Name: The Cherry Orchard
Brand: Anton Chekhov, adapted by Tom Donaghy
SKU: 9780881453072
Rating: 4.1 (409 reviews)

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100 mins

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the depth and emotion of this classic play, highlighting its exploration of family and societal transitions. Many consider it a must-read for theater lovers, noting its intricate writing and modern relevance. Some find varying interpretations of its genre, while translation issues are occasionally mentioned.

Well written and movingDeep exploration of themesStunning translationMust-read for theater loversTranslation inconsistencies noted

Synopsis

“Tom Donaghy has written a new adaptation of THE CHERRY ORCHARD that feels, at times, like an altogether new play: He propels Ronald Meyer’s translation into modern vernacular.… Donaghy does capture the play’s comedy and, paradoxically, its existential despair.”Jeremy McCarter, New York Magazine“A swift, modern adaptation by Tom Donaghy…a distinctly comic and American emphasis.”Adam Feldman, Time Out“Chekhov famously preferred to think of his plays as comedies.

Playwright Tom Donaghy honors that fact with a light-on-its feet adaptation… Mostly, his fluid dialogue manages to lend a pleasing immediacy to the story… ”Gordon Cox, Newsday