Ferenc Molnár
Birth Place: Budapest, HUNGARY
Latest News on Ferenc Molnár:
Hershey Symphony and Susquehanna Stage to Perform CAROUSEL in Concert (Feb 19, 2026)
Interview: Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton Talks Boston Lyric Opera's Production of CAROUSEL (Apr 4, 2025)
Photos: Stephen Schwartz And More Attend THEATRE PEOPLE Opening Night at Westport Country Playhouse (Apr 2, 2025)
Hershey Symphony and Susquehanna Stage to Perform CAROUSEL in Concert (Feb 19, 2026)
Interview: Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton Talks Boston Lyric Opera's Production of CAROUSEL (Apr 4, 2025)
Photos: Stephen Schwartz And More Attend THEATRE PEOPLE Opening Night at Westport Country Playhouse (Apr 2, 2025)
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Hershey Symphony and Susquehanna Stage to Perform CAROUSEL in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
The Hershey Symphony will collaborate with Susquehanna Stage for a special concert performance of CAROUSEL at the Hershey Theatre on March 21, 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
The Hershey Symphony will collaborate with Susquehanna Stage for a special concert performance of CAROUSEL at the Hershey Theatre on March 21, 2026. Learn more here!
Interview: Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton Talks Boston Lyric Opera's Production of CAROUSEL
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 4, 2025
The legend of Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre stems in part from the many pre-Broadway tryouts that have and continue to take place there, including not one but two now-iconic Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II musicals, 1943’s “Oklahoma!” – when it was still being called “Away We Go!” – and 1945’s “Carousel.”
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 4, 2025
The legend of Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre stems in part from the many pre-Broadway tryouts that have and continue to take place there, including not one but two now-iconic Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II musicals, 1943’s “Oklahoma!” – when it was still being called “Away We Go!” – and 1945’s “Carousel.”
Photos: Stephen Schwartz And More Attend THEATRE PEOPLE Opening Night at Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Check out photos from opening night of Theatre People at Westport Country Playhouse. The cast welcomed a very special guest backstage when legendary composer Stephen Schwartz dropped by to check out the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Check out photos from opening night of Theatre People at Westport Country Playhouse. The cast welcomed a very special guest backstage when legendary composer Stephen Schwartz dropped by to check out the show.
Video: Trailer for THEATRE PEOPLE at Westport Country Playhouse
by Emmy Rice - Mar 29, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present the romantic comedy, Theatre People, March 29 through April 12. The official trailer for the production in Connecticut can be viewed below.
by Emmy Rice - Mar 29, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present the romantic comedy, Theatre People, March 29 through April 12. The official trailer for the production in Connecticut can be viewed below.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents Sunday Symposium On “Theatre Adaptations”
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium on “Theatre Adaptations,” about plays which are adaptations of previous source materials and the path to an adaptation's success, on Sunday, March 30.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium on “Theatre Adaptations,” about plays which are adaptations of previous source materials and the path to an adaptation's success, on Sunday, March 30.
Photos: THEATRE PEOPLE At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse is staging the romantic comedy, “Theatre People,” from March 25 through April 12. Check out brand-new photos from the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse is staging the romantic comedy, “Theatre People,” from March 25 through April 12. Check out brand-new photos from the production!
Cast and Creatives Set For CAROUSEL at Music Theater Heritage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL. Based on Ferenc Molnár's 1909 play Liliom, CAROUSEL is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL. Based on Ferenc Molnár's 1909 play Liliom, CAROUSEL is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.
Westport Country Playhouse Stages Romantic Comedy THEATRE PEOPLE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will stage the romantic comedy, “Theatre People,” from March 25 through April 12. Filled with romance, misunderstandings, and surprises, the plot focuses on a married playwright couple who are trying to concoct a surefire Broadway hit but create as much drama among themselves as on paper.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will stage the romantic comedy, “Theatre People,” from March 25 through April 12. Filled with romance, misunderstandings, and surprises, the plot focuses on a married playwright couple who are trying to concoct a surefire Broadway hit but create as much drama among themselves as on paper.
Westport Country Playhouse Will Host an Evening of Cocktails, Fun Tales, and Backstage Tours in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present “Get Ready for Theatre People! An Evening of Cocktails, Fun Tales, and Backstage Tours”, in advance of the curtain rising on the Playhouse production of Paul Slade Smith's backstage comedy “Theatre People.'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present “Get Ready for Theatre People! An Evening of Cocktails, Fun Tales, and Backstage Tours”, in advance of the curtain rising on the Playhouse production of Paul Slade Smith's backstage comedy “Theatre People.'
Pre-Show Seminar With Playwright Paul Slade Smith Set For Next Week at Peninsula Players
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024
Playwright and actor Paul Slade Smith will lead a pre-show seminar at Peninsula Players Theatre on Wednesday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m., in conjunction with the Midwest premiere of his comedy 'The Angel Next Door,' adapted from 'Play at the Castle' by Ferenc Molnár.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024
Playwright and actor Paul Slade Smith will lead a pre-show seminar at Peninsula Players Theatre on Wednesday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m., in conjunction with the Midwest premiere of his comedy 'The Angel Next Door,' adapted from 'Play at the Castle' by Ferenc Molnár.
THE 39 STEPS, NATIVE GARDENS And More Announced for Westport Country Playhouse 2024-25 Theatre Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse has announced its upcoming 94th theater season, from October 2024 through April 2025, featuring three Playhouse-produced plays, each running three weeks, and two shorter-run productions, including a holiday offering and a musical revue.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse has announced its upcoming 94th theater season, from October 2024 through April 2025, featuring three Playhouse-produced plays, each running three weeks, and two shorter-run productions, including a holiday offering and a musical revue.
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 89th Season, June 18 through October 20, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2023
Peninsula Players Theatre announces the 2024 season at Wisconsin's oldest professional theatre. Don't miss the Door County treasure performing from June 18 to October 20.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2023
Peninsula Players Theatre announces the 2024 season at Wisconsin's oldest professional theatre. Don't miss the Door County treasure performing from June 18 to October 20.
Westport Country Playhouse to Present Script in Hand Reading of THEATRE PEOPLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023
Westport Country Playhouse will present 'Theatre People,' a comedy script in hand playreading. Cast includes Shereen Ahmed, Erin Noel Grennan, Beth Leavel, John Rapson, Rodolfo Soto, and Lee Wilkof.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023
Westport Country Playhouse will present 'Theatre People,' a comedy script in hand playreading. Cast includes Shereen Ahmed, Erin Noel Grennan, Beth Leavel, John Rapson, Rodolfo Soto, and Lee Wilkof.
Review: THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR at Laguna Playhouse
by Amanda Callas - Oct 26, 2023
The Angel Next Door is a glittering, effervescent hit romantic comedy by Paul Slade Smith at the historic Laguna Playhouse. It’s an elegant, sweet-dry glass of champagne, bubbling over with non-stop laughs, merriment, glamor, and high-spirited hijinks. It’s hard to think of more fun you could have at the theatre right now, or really, more fun anywhere.
by Amanda Callas - Oct 26, 2023
The Angel Next Door is a glittering, effervescent hit romantic comedy by Paul Slade Smith at the historic Laguna Playhouse. It’s an elegant, sweet-dry glass of champagne, bubbling over with non-stop laughs, merriment, glamor, and high-spirited hijinks. It’s hard to think of more fun you could have at the theatre right now, or really, more fun anywhere.
Photos: First Look at THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2023
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE presents the third show of its 2023-2024 season, a transfer of the world premiere production from North Coast Rep of the irresistible comedy, THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR. Check out all new photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2023
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE presents the third show of its 2023-2024 season, a transfer of the world premiere production from North Coast Rep of the irresistible comedy, THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR. Check out all new photos here!
Laguna Playhouse Presents World Premiere Transfer Production Of THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR By Paul Slade Smith
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2023
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present the third show of its 2023-2024 season, a transfer of the world premiere production from North Coast Rep of the irresistible comedy, THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR, written by Paul Slade Smith, adapted from Play at the Castle by Ferenc Molnár, and directed by Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director David Ellenstein.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2023
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present the third show of its 2023-2024 season, a transfer of the world premiere production from North Coast Rep of the irresistible comedy, THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR, written by Paul Slade Smith, adapted from Play at the Castle by Ferenc Molnár, and directed by Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director David Ellenstein.
North Coast Repertory Theatre to Present THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR Beginning in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023
Capturing the sheer joy, sophistication, and wit of 1940s screwball comedies, playwright Paul Slade Smith (The Outsider; Unnecessary Farce) has brilliantly adapted Ferenc Molnár's classic farce, Play at the Castle. THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR is making its world premiere debut at North Coast Repertory Theatre, and will transfer to Laguna Playhouse.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023
Capturing the sheer joy, sophistication, and wit of 1940s screwball comedies, playwright Paul Slade Smith (The Outsider; Unnecessary Farce) has brilliantly adapted Ferenc Molnár's classic farce, Play at the Castle. THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR is making its world premiere debut at North Coast Repertory Theatre, and will transfer to Laguna Playhouse.
North Coast Repertory Theatre Reveals Lineup For Season 42
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023
North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced Season 42, featuring a host of plays that include two world premieres, a beloved musical masterpiece, side-splitting comedies, an eerie Gothic thriller, a poignant drama, and a taut psychological study.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023
North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced Season 42, featuring a host of plays that include two world premieres, a beloved musical masterpiece, side-splitting comedies, an eerie Gothic thriller, a poignant drama, and a taut psychological study.
Good Theater to Present CAROUSEL Beginning in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2022
Good Theater will continue its 20th anniversary season with Carousel, running November 9th through December 4th. Based on the play Liliom by Hungarian playwright Ferenc Molnár, Carousel features a book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and music by Richard Rodgers. Since it premiered on Broadway in 1945, it has seen several Broadway and West End revivals, as well as a 1956 film adaptation, shot primarily in Boothbay Harbor and Camden, ME.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2022
Good Theater will continue its 20th anniversary season with Carousel, running November 9th through December 4th. Based on the play Liliom by Hungarian playwright Ferenc Molnár, Carousel features a book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and music by Richard Rodgers. Since it premiered on Broadway in 1945, it has seen several Broadway and West End revivals, as well as a 1956 film adaptation, shot primarily in Boothbay Harbor and Camden, ME.
BWW Review: Riverside Theatre's Sparkling CAROUSEL Shines Light on All that Is Grand, Complicated in Classic Musical Theatre
by Matt Tamanini - Jan 11, 2022
Despite the complications that a modern perspective puts on the more prickly parts of the story, you can't help but be both moved and tickled by the show's iconic, perfectly crafted R&H songs. And fortunately, the beautiful and appropriately elegant production of 'Carousel' running at Vero Beach, Fla.'s Riverside Theatre now through Jan. 23 exemplifies why shows such as these continue to be revered staples in theaters around the country.
by Matt Tamanini - Jan 11, 2022
Despite the complications that a modern perspective puts on the more prickly parts of the story, you can't help but be both moved and tickled by the show's iconic, perfectly crafted R&H songs. And fortunately, the beautiful and appropriately elegant production of 'Carousel' running at Vero Beach, Fla.'s Riverside Theatre now through Jan. 23 exemplifies why shows such as these continue to be revered staples in theaters around the country.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Ferenc Molnár written?
Ferenc Molnár has written 21 shows including The Devil (Playwright), Where Ignorance Is Bliss (Playwright), The Phantom Rival (Playwright), Fashions for Men (Playwright), Launzi (Playwright), The Swan (Playwright), The Guardsman (Playwright), Carnival (Playwright), A Tale of the Wolf (Playwright), The Glass Slipper (Playwright), The Play's the Thing (Playwright), Olympia (Playwright), Marshal (Playwright), The Good Fairy (Playwright), Liliom (Playwright), Delicate Story (Playwright), Carousel (Source Material), Miracle in the Mountains (Playwright), Make a Wish (Source Material), The Play's the Thing (Playwright), Enter The Guardsman (Source Material).
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