The Misanthrope Tickets

Buy The Misanthrope Tickets

Experience a French classic with The Misanthrope tickets. The French play The Misanthrope, or the Cantankerous Lover was written by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his pen name Moliere in the 17th century. It had its world premiere performance on June 4, 1666, at the Theatre du Palais-Royal in Paris by the King’s Players. The Misanthrope was not one of his more successful plays during his life but has since become Moliere’s most famous work.

Actor, Playwright and poet Moliere was born January 15, 1622, in Paris and is considered one of the finest writers of the French language and in world literature. Translations of his plays have been performed in every major language and are still performed. French is known as the language of Moliere, because of his influence. 

Enjoy a classic of world literature with The Misanthrope tickets. The play itself is a satire of French aristocracy and its hypocrisy as well as that of all of humanity. The play focuses on characters such as the protagonist of the work, Alceste, who points out everyone’s flaws, including his own. 

Co-sponsors of the production include the Hispanic Languages and Literatures Department as well the MFA Program in Creative Writing and Literary Translation. Translations of the dialogue will be performed in both English and Spanish.

How much are The Misanthrope tickets?

The Misanthrope tickets for a premium orchestra seat have a price range of around $150-$350 per ticket depending on the venue. Stick to your budget with cheap seats in the back of the theater. A balcony seat will typically run $35-$55 each. Due to the size of the theatres on Broadway, ticket prices in New York can sometimes be 50-75% more than a touring performance.

The Misanthrope Show Schedule

Check the The Misanthrope schedule above to find a tour date that is convenient for you. When the performance is running for a week or longer, it usually runs Tuesday through Sunday with Matinées typically available on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to catch the show at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center in Houston or another theatre near you.