The Rose Rhapsody

This episode features the glories of Chekhov and the tale of CHEKHOV IN REHAB, a new short story by Sean Enright rendered in a solo performance by Rick Foucheux, multiple winner of DC’s Helen Hayes Award, recognized nationally for theatrical achievement. Signature music in this episode features Markus Rutz’s “Killer Joe” style arrangement of RHAPSODY IN BLUE, in homage to the great jazz tenor saxophonist and composer Benny Golson.

This episode features a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning Cuban-American playwright Nilo Cruz, performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane. In 2003, Cruz was the first Latino to receive a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play “Anna and the Tropics.” Signature music in this episode features Markus Rutz’s modern vision and Latin jazz arrangements of the iconic melody RHAPSODY IN BLUE, by the great American Songbook composer, George Gershwin.