Now at Brooklyn’s St. Ann’s Warehouse, a Most Raucous Presentation of Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’

Written and helmed by Benedict Andrews, this new version aggressively captures the tragicomic elements that have always defined this classic: It’s about as subtle as the brightly colored, sometimes mismatched garb worn by its actors.

Amir Hamja
Adeel Akhtar in 'The Cherry Orchard.' Amir Hamja

It’s shaping up to be quite a spring for Chekhov fans, particularly those who enjoy revisionist takes from abroad. Just weeks ago, a one-man adaptation of “Uncle Vanya” arrived from the U.K. Now, an Australian director and playwright, Benedict Andrews, known for his imaginative work with stars such as Cate Blanchett and Isabelle Huppert, has finally reclaimed “The Cherry Orchard” as the rip-roaring comedy its author always intended it to be.

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