Wow; we have to go all the way back to 1909 to get some creative imagery and use of the rose in a song. Natch - it's via the pen of Irving Berlin.
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Benjamin Lerner, Great-Grandson of Irving Berlin, Launches Recovery-Themed Show PERFORMER at Barrington Stage Benjamin Lerner, the great-grandson of Irving Berlin, will debut his one-man show PERFORMER at Barrington Stage on September 3, 2025, addressing addiction recovery.

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