cover art by Rafael Weil
an adaptation of Beaumarchais and Horvath
“Odon von Horvath's
magnificent 1936 FIGARO GETS A DIVORCE was conceived as a modern
sequel to Beaumarchais' 1784 classic THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO and,
naturally, has always invited comparison to the earlier work. In
presenting the two in tandem, director Stan Wojewodski and
adapter Eric Overmyer have made the comparison easy and enjoyable
and, remarkably, have created a single piece that occasionally
shimmers with inspiration, acquiring an independent artistic
identity.”
Jonathan Kalb, The Village
Voice
“One of the more
provocative productions to be seen in the last days of 1994 was
the Yale Repertory Theater's FIGARO/FIGARO...a project that deserves more
productions. It's full of rich possibilities.”
Vincent Canby, The New York
Times
originally produced by Yale Repertory Theater
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