Moliere’s The Misanthrope, translated by Richard Wilbur

Following the success of our free summer Shakespeare productions, we

are thrilled to announce that Forest Park Theatre will expand to year-

round programming this fall.

The Misanthrope is a scintillating comedy of hypocrisy, lying,

shallowness, and self-righteousness that remains as relevant today as it

was when it was written in the 17 th century. Richard Wilbur’s translation

of Moliere’s story of Alceste, a man whose conscience and sincerity are

too rigorous for his time, is considered one of the towering achievements

of 20th-century poetry. Satirical, hilarious and romantic, The

Misanthrope is the perfect play for the election season.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Madison Street Theater, 1010 Madison Street, Oak Park, United States