The School for Lies 2011

Opened: May 1, 2011
Closing: May 29, 2011

The School for Lies - 2011 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

East 13th Street/CSC Theatre
136 East 13th Street New York, NY 10003

Playwright David Ives and director Walter Bobbie reunite following last season’s sold out run of VENUS IN FUR with SCHOOL FOR LIES. This time, the acclaimed and prolific duo will present their sparkling comic take (in hilarious verse!) on Molière’s immortal comic classic THE MISANTHROPE.

The School for Lies - 2011 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Mamie Gummer Leads Cast of SCHOOL FOR LIES at Classic Stage Company, 4/13 - 5/22
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present David Ives' new comedy, THE SCHOOL FOR LIES, adapted from the Molière classic The Misanthrope, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie, beginning performances Wednesday, April 13 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 22

Mamie Gummer to Lead Cast of SCHOOL FOR LIES at Classic Stage Company, 4/13 - 5/22
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present David Ives' new comedy, THE SCHOOL FOR LIES, adapted from the Moli re classic The Misanthrope, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie, beginning performances Wednesday, April 13 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 22

The School for Lies FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The School for Lies have there been?
The School for Lies has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2011.
What awards has The School for Lies been nominated for?
The School for Lies has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The production also received nominations for Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels, with William Ivey Long being recognized for his work. Additionally, The School for Lies was nominated for Outstanding Play at The Lortels and received a nomination for Performance at the Obie Awards, with Hamish Linklater being acknowledged for his performance. The show also received a Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards, with William Ivey Long being recognized for his contribution to the production.
What awards has The School for Lies won?
The School for Lies has won several awards, including the Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. It also received the Outstanding Costume Design award from The Lortels for the work of William Ivey Long. The play itself was recognized as Outstanding Play at The Lortels. Hamish Linklater's performance in the play earned him a Performance award at the Obie Awards. Additionally, William Ivey Long received the Hewes Design Award at the Hewes Awards.

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