Who plays Tartuffe in the New York Theater Workshop production?

Matthew Broderick plays Tartuffe in the New York Theater Workshop production.

What is unique about the casting in the current Tartuffe play?

The current Tartuffe play features unconventional casting, with Matthew Broderick playing Tartuffe as an avuncular Everyman and David Cross as the patriarch Orgon.

When does the Tartuffe production run at New York Theater Workshop?

The Tartuffe production runs through January 24 at New York Theater Workshop.

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Broderick's Tartuffe: A Twist on Molière's Master Con Man

17 Dec

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Summary

Matthew Broderick plays Tartuffe as an unlikely, mild-mannered figure.
David Cross portrays Orgon, the patriarch, in a surprising casting choice.
The production features unconventional casting and bold theatrical choices.

Broderick's Tartuffe: A Twist on Molière's Master Con Man

The New York Theater Workshop's revival of Molière's "Tartuffe" offers a unique interpretation, with Matthew Broderick embodying the title character not as a master manipulator, but as an unassuming Everyman. This counterintuitive casting extends to David Cross as the easily duped patriarch, Orgon, presenting a fresh dynamic for the classic French comedy. Director Sarah Benson's vision embraces bold choices, highlighted by the adaptable ensemble navigating Lucas Hnath's modern verse adaptation.

The production boasts a strong supporting cast, including Amber Gray as Elmire and Lisa Kron as the spirited Dorine. Emily Davis and Ryan J. Haddad also impress with their comedic timing as Orgon's children. Despite the play's inherent suspense regarding Tartuffe's true nature, the production’s unconventional staging, including cosmetic tennis motifs, struggles to establish a deep interpretive perspective.