Richard Wilbur News

THE PEARL THEATRE COMPANY (J.R. Sullivan, Artistic Director; Shira Beckerman, Managing Director) proudly presents Moliere's wryly personal comedy, The Misanthrope, translated into English verse by the renowned and prolific Richard Wilbur. The production begins performances on January 14 at New York City Center Stage II and is directed by the former Artistic Director of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Joseph Hanreddy.

2nd Story Theatre revisits its most produced and popular playwright with its production of 'The School for Wives' by Molière, translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur, from November 12 - December 12. 'The School for Wives' revolves around an insecure man who contrives to show the world how to avoid the fate of cuckoldry by marrying the perfect bride. Richard Wilbur's translation perfectly captures Molière's joyous theatricality. The appeal of a battle of wits, rhyming verse, mercurial shifts from sacred to profane, the soaring poetry and the base humor, all help make Molière's comedies as fresh today as when they were first written.

Main Attractions- Fri-Sun, Dec 10-12 - Mainstage Series: Lovers' Quarrels, Wed-Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 2pm, Mainstage Theatre

Beginning Saturday, December 4, L.A. Theatre Works' Radio Theatre Series will air The Bungler by Molière, translated by Richard Wilbur, starring Richard Easton, Adam Godley, Alan Mandell, Christopher Neame, Paula Jane Newman, Darren Richardson, John Sloan, Norman Snow and Kate Steele.

Main Attractions Wed-Sun, Dec 8-12 - Mainstage Series: Lovers' Quarrels, Wed-Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 2pm, Mainstage Theatre Molière's second full-length play in verse, 'Lovers' Quarrels' is a complex comedy animated by deception and misunderstanding.

Main Attractions- Thurs, Dec 2 - Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Monthly Screening, 7pm

Beginning Saturday, December 4, L.A. Theatre Works' Radio Theatre Series will air The Bungler by Molière, translated by Richard Wilbur, starring Richard Easton, Adam Godley, Alan Mandell, Christopher Neame, Paula Jane Newman, Darren Richardson, John Sloan, Norman Snow and Kate Steele.

Main Attractions- Thurs, Dec 2 - Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Monthly Screening, 7pm

The Goodman Theatre is proud to present their 2010-2011 Season Dates. Tickets for these shows can be bought online at www.goodmantheatre.org, by phone at (312) 443-3800, or in person at 170 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60601.

2nd Story Theatre revisits its most produced and popular playwright with its production of 'The School for Wives' by Molière, translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur, from November 12 - December 12. 'The School for Wives' revolves around an insecure man who contrives to show the world how to avoid the fate of cuckoldry by marrying the perfect bride. Richard Wilbur's translation perfectly captures Molière's joyous theatricality. The appeal of a battle of wits, rhyming verse, mercurial shifts from sacred to profane, the soaring poetry and the base humor, all help make Molière's comedies as fresh today as when they were first written.

Walden Theatre and director Charlie Sexton are pleased to bring you The Learned Ladies by Molière.

2nd Story Theatre revisits its most produced and popular playwright with its production of 'The School for Wives' by Molière, translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur, from November 12 - December 12. 'The School for Wives' revolves around an insecure man who contrives to show the world how to avoid the fate of cuckoldry by marrying the perfect bride. Richard Wilbur's translation perfectly captures Molière's joyous theatricality. The appeal of a battle of wits, rhyming verse, mercurial shifts from sacred to profane, the soaring poetry and the base humor, all help make Molière's comedies as fresh today as when they were first written.

Goodman Theatre celebrates its 10th season in Chicago's North Loop Theatre District with a fresh take on an enduring masterpiece- Candide, Voltaire's effervescent, picaresque adventure, newly adapted and directed by Chicago's own Mary Zimmerman, the Goodman's Manilow Resident Director. A cast of 19 and an orchestra of 12, under the direction of Music Director Doug Peck, bring to life nearly 30 songs in Leonard Bernstein's glorious score, and recreate Voltaire's satirical story of Candide (Geoff Packard)-a young optimist shipwrecked, soldiered, swindled and separated (repeatedly) from his true love, Cunegonde (Lauren Molina). For this major revival, Zimmerman has tapped her signature design team-Daniel Ostling (Set), Mara Blumenfeld (Costumes), T.J. Gerkens (Lighting) and Richard Woodbury (Sound). Danny Pelzig choreographs the cataclysmic events that ensue.

The Goodman Theatre is proud to present their 2010-2011 Season Dates. Tickets for these shows can be bought online at www.goodmantheatre.org, by phone at (312) 443-3800, or in person at 170 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60601.

Walden Theatre and director Charlie Sexton are pleased to bring you The Learned Ladies by Molière.

South Orange Performing Arts Center is located at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079. For more details on the upcoming season, including a complete schedule and ticket information, visit SOPACnow.org, or contact the SOPAC Box Office at 973.313.2787 (ARTS)

Walden Theatre and director Charlie Sexton are pleased to bring you The Learned Ladies by Molière.

Goodman Theatre celebrates its 10th season in Chicago's North Loop Theatre District with a fresh take on an enduring masterpiece- Candide, Voltaire's effervescent, picaresque adventure, newly adapted and directed by Chicago's own Mary Zimmerman, the Goodman's Manilow Resident Director. A cast of 19 and an orchestra of 12, under the direction of Music Director Doug Peck, bring to life nearly 30 songs in Leonard Bernstein's glorious score, and recreate Voltaire's satirical story of Candide (Geoff Packard)-a young optimist shipwrecked, soldiered, swindled and separated (repeatedly) from his true love, Cunegonde (Lauren Molina). For this major revival, Zimmerman has tapped her signature design team-Daniel Ostling (Set), Mara Blumenfeld (Costumes), T.J. Gerkens (Lighting) and Richard Woodbury (Sound). Danny Pelzig choreographs the cataclysmic events that ensue.

2nd Story Theatre Artistic Director Ed Shea announces the 2010-2011 Season, five comedies 'with teeth', alternating between quirky modern and enduring classics.

Tony Award- and MacArthur 'Genius' Grant-winning director Mary Zimmerman's breathtaking new production of Candide is shaping up to be the venue's theatrical event of the season. Rehearsal photos have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below!