Two-time Tony Award® winner Matthew Broderick (The Producers) stars in this biting comedy that turns Molieré's The Misanthrope on its cynical ear. Set at an elite British university, The Philanthropist is about nice-guy professor Philip (Broderick), who – in refusing to succumb to his colleagues' excessively critical ways – winds up destroying his own credibility in the twisted world of academia...and in the bedroom!
Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) limited engagement of Christopher Hampton's The Philanthropist will play its final performance on Sunday, June 28th at 2:00 PM. Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Cake, Anna Madeley and Steven Weber star in this revival directed by David Grindley, at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd St).
Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) limited engagement of Christopher Hampton's The Philanthropist will play its final performance on Sunday, June 28th at 2:00 PM. Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Cake, Anna Madeley and Steven Weber star in this revival directed by David Grindley, at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd St).
The Philanthropist's star Matthew Broderick will appear on NBC's 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' on Monday, June 15th at 12:35AM on channel 4.
The Philanthropist's star Matthew Broderick will appear on NBC's 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' on Monday, June 15th at 12:35AM on channel 4.
There's something special about hearing the natural sound of human voices in the theater. They become a symphony of verbosity akin to a chamber ensemble performing in a first rate concert hall. There are nuances and colors that are to be detected without the aid of amplification. Such is the case with the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of THE PHILANTHROPIST which is currently on stage at the American Airlines Theatre.
Mathew Broderick, who is currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's The Philanthropist, will be featured on WOR's 'Joan Hamburg Show' on Wednesday, June 3rd from 11:30-12:00PM on 710AM.
The Philanthropist star Matthew Broderick will appear on ABC's 'Live with Regis and Kelly' tomorrow, Friday May 22nd from 9-10AM on channel 7.
This week, The Philanthropist ?s stars Steven Weber and Matthew Broderick will appear on CW11's 'Morning News' and CBS' 'Late Show with David Letterman.' Tune in on Thursday, May 7th to watch Steven Weber on CW11 between 8:40AM-9:00AM on channel 11. Matthew Broderick will be interviewed on 'Late Show with David Letterman' on Friday, May 8th, between 11:35PM-12:35AM on channel 2.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents a new Broadway production of The Philanthropist starring Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Cake, Anna Madeley and Steven Weber. The Philanthropist, by Christopher Hampton, is directed by David Grindley at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street). The cast also includes Tate Ellington, Jennifer Mudge andSamantha Soule.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents a new Broadway production of The Philanthropist starring Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Cake, Anna Madeley and Steven Weber. The Philanthropist, by Christopher Hampton, is directed by David Grindley at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street). The cast also includes Tate Ellington, Jennifer Mudge andSamantha Soule.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents a new Broadway production of The Philanthropist starringMatthew Broderick, Jonathan Cake, Anna Madeley and Steven Weber. The Philanthropist, by Christopher Hampton, is directed by David Grindley at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street). The cast also includes Tate Ellington, Jennifer Mudge andSamantha Soule.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents a new Broadway production of The Philanthropist starring Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Cake, Anna Madeley and Steven Weber. The Philanthropist, by Christopher Hampton, is directed by David Grindley at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street). The cast also includes Tate Ellington, Jennifer Mudge andSamantha Soule.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick as 'Philip' in a new Broadway production of The Philanthropist by Tony and Academy Award winner Christopher Hampton, directed by David Grindley. The Philanthropist began previews on April 10th, 2009 and opens officially tonight, April 26th, 2009 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement.
Matthew Broderick, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's The Philanthropist, spoke to the New Jersey Star Ledger about theater and family to the New Jersey Star Ledger.
Roundabout Theatre Company presents a new Broadway production of The Philanthropist, starring Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Cake, Anna Madeley and Steven Weber, written by Christopher Hampton & directed by David Grindley at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street).
Matthew Broderick, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's The Philanthropist, guested on NBC's 'Today Show' this morning, Tuesday April 14th on channel 4. BWW TV bring you the segment right here on STAGE TUBE!
Matthew Broderick, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's The Philanthropist, will conduct a live interview, tomorrow on NBC's 'Today Show' between 9:00-10:00AM on channel 4.
Matthew Broderick, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's The Philanthropist, will conduct a live interview, tomorrow on NBC's 'Today Show' between 9:00-10:00AM on channel 4.
Steven Weber, Jonathan Cake have join Matthew Broderick in the Roundabout Theater Company revival of 'The Philanthropist.' Weber will play a friend of the leading character portrayed by Broderick in Christopher Hampton's 1970 take on 'The Misanthrope,' while Cake will play a writer. Anna Madeley is the female lead, reprising a role she played in the 2005 staging of the play at the Donmar Warehouse. Tate Ellington, Jennifer Mudge and Samantha Soule complete the rest of the casting. Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present Tony? Award winner Matthew Broderick as 'Philip' in a new Broadway production of The Philanthropist by Tony? and Academy Award winner Christopher Hampton, directed by David Grindley.
Steven Weber, Jonathan Cake join Matthew Broderick in the Roundabout Theater Company revival of 'The Philanthropist.' Weber will play a friend of the leading character portrayed by Broderick in Christopher Hampton's 1970 take on 'The Misanthrope,' while Cake will play a writer. Anna Madeley is the female lead, reprising a role she played in the 2005 staging of the play at the Donmar Warehouse. Tate Ellington, Jennifer Mudge and Samantha Soule complete the rest of the casting. The cast met the press at at The American Airlines Theatre Penthouse in New York City. March 20, 2009 and BWW was there!
The New York Post's gossip legend Cindy Adams talks with stage and screen favorite Matthew Broderick in today's New York Post. The two New Yorkers talk television, theatre and toothaches, the Broadway bound Broderick also discusses living in the city and his role in the Roundabout Theatre Company production of The Philanthropist.
Steven Weber, Jonathan Cake have joined Matthew Broderick in the Roundabout Theater Company revival of 'The Philanthropist.' Weber will play a friend of the leading character portrayed by Broderick in Christopher Hampton's 1970 take on 'The Misanthrope,' while Cake will play a writer. Anna Madeley is the female lead, reprising a role she played in the 2005 staging of the play at the Donmar Warehouse. Tate Ellington, Jennifer Mudge and Samantha Soule complete the rest of the casting. Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present Tony? Award winner Matthew Broderick as 'Philip' in a new Broadway production of The Philanthropist by Tony? and Academy Award winner Christopher Hampton, directed by David Grindley.
1971 | Broadway |
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2009 | Broadway |
Roundabout Revival Broadway |
2017 | West End |
London Revival at Trafalgar Studios West End |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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1971 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Ed Zimmermann |
1971 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | Alec McCowen |
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