The Cherry Orchard

"The Cherry Orchard" is a play by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, first performed in 1904. It tells the story of an aristocratic family facing the loss of their ancestral estate, including a beloved cherry orchard, due to financial struggles. The characters grapple with social change and the end of their privileged lifestyle as they debate the fate of the estate. The play explores themes of nostalgia, loss, and the inevitability of change, reflecting the tensions of early 20th-century Russian society as it transitions from aristocracy to a more modern social order.