One of the most acclaimed productions of the 20th Century, Amadeus has been honored with 5 Tony Awards, 8 Oscars, and extended London and Broadway runs. The Neighborhood Playhouse is thrilled to open the 2008 Season with a rare Los Angeles production of this modern masterpiece, in a version rewritten since its original Broadway and film successes.

What happens when mediocrity recognizes itself in the face of genius? Especially when genius comes in the form of a vulgar child prodigy? This is the challenge posed as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, perhaps the greatest composer of all time, unknowingly becomes the battleground of envious court composer Antonio Salieri's strife with God.

From Peter Shaffer, the master storyteller behind Equus and Black Comedy, Amadeus combines intrigue, suspense, comedy, and passion with exquisite costumes and some of the most stirring music ever written.