THE MISANTHROPE

Written by Moliere in a version by Tony Harrison
Directed by Ivo van Hove
First preview, Friday, September 14; opening night, Monday, September 24;
final performance, Sunday, November 11

Iconoclastic director Ivo van Hove stunned NYTW audiences with his critically acclaimed 2004 production of HEDDA GABLER. This season van Hove returns to NYTW - his American home - with a world premiere production of THE MISANTHROPE, Moliere's classic comedy about the absurdities of social conventions and pretensions. As with HEDDA GABLER, van Hove will revitalize THE MISANTHROPE with a fresh, modern perspective - viewing Moliere's text through the lens of our society in which the traditional social fabric has frayed and virtual relationships can be deleted with the simple push of a button.