Berkeley Repertory Theater – A Doctor in Spite of Himself
$7.25-$19/ticket
http://tickets.berkeleyrep.org/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=5474

WRITTEN BY MOLIÈRE
ADAPTED BY CHRISTOPHER BAYES AND STEVEN EPP
DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER BAYES
MAIN SEASON | RODA THEATRE
FEBRUARY 10–MARCH 25, 2012

THE PLAY

Molière’s classic comedy comes to uproarious new life in a clever and contemporary adaptation from one of Berkeley Rep’s favorite artists. Steven Epp delighted audiences as Figaro and The Miser—now he’s back with A Doctor in Spite of Himself. The traditional story of a girl feigning illness to avoid an unwanted wedding erupts into hilarity when Epp decides to play doctor. In a pitch-perfect production punctuated with live music, this ridiculous physician proves that love and laughter remain life’s best medicine.

THE BUZZ

“Smartly choreographed anarchy, combining old gags and new…For cheerful, nimble, bawdy silliness, this dish of meringue is hard to resist.”— Seattle Times

“A fun night for everyone…Bayes’ take on Molière’s carnivalesque satire of the medical profession is a low-stakes fusion of commedia dell’arte and vaudeville—dry-rubbed with lewdness, scatology, pop music, and political incorrectness.”— Seattle Weekly

“Bawdy and hilarious…It’s silly, clever, fast paced and the best time I’ve had in a theater in quite some time.”— Broadway World

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To avoid the lines at intermission, pre-order your cocktails with concessions before the performance begins.

Groups of 10 or more save $5+ per ticket. Click for information or call Cari Turley at 510 647-2918.