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Is He Dead Synopsis &
Storyline
Inspired by the posthumous bidding war that broke out between the
United States and France over Jean-Francois Millet's painting "The
Angelus," Is He Dead? is a fast-paced comedy about a group of
poor artists who stage the death of their mentor to drive up the price
of his paintings. In order for the scheme to succeed, the artists
hatch various hilarious plots involving cross-dressing, a full-scale
fake funeral, lovers' deceptions and much more.
Though written in 1898, Is He Dead? remained unpublished until
it was rediscovered in 2002 by Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin.
This landmark premiere is a chance to experience the never-before-seen
work of a great humorist at the top of his form.
Where?
Lyceum Theatre
149 West 45th Street
When?
Tuesday-Saturday - 8PM
Wednesday & Saturday - 2PM
Sunday - 3PM
How Long?
N/A
Started:
November 8, 2007
Opened:
November 29, 2007
Cast:
Norbert Leo Butz as
Jean-Francois Millet
Jeremy Bobb
Marylouise Burke, Madame Caron
Patricia Conolly, Madame Bathilde
Jenn Gambatese, Marie Leroux
Byron Jennings, Bastien Andre
Michael McGrath, Agamemnon Buckner
John McMartin, Papa Leroux
David Pittu, Basil Thorpe
Bridget Regan, Cecile Leroux
Tom Alan Robbins, Hans von Bismarck
Written by Mark Twain
Adapted by David Ives
Directed by Michael Blakemore
Scenic Design by Peter J. Davison
Costume Design by Martin Pakledinaz
Lighting Design by Peter Kaczorowski
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