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The Philanthropist
Comedy
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Roundabout Theatre Company presents:

The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist Tickets and Information


American Airlines Theatre
227 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
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This show is currently closed
Opened on April 26, 2009
Closed on June 28, 2009

Running Time: 2 hr. 10 min. (includes 1 intermission)

Ticket Information: This show is currently closed.

Tickets by Phone: 212-719-1300

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Synopsis


Matthew Broderick stars in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Christopher Hampton's comedy The Philanthropist, directed by David Grindley.

Written as a response to Molière's The Misanthrope, Hampton's biting bourgeois comedy examines the empty, insular lives of college intellectuals. At the center of the story is Philip (Broderick), a professor who seems almost absurdly removed from the political turmoil surrounding him, including the assassination of the Prime Minister and his cabinet.

User Reviews


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Review: Terrible!!! by mariula12000

The worst experience that I have ever had on Broadway. Waist of time and money + disappointment. It looks like the director and producer tried to attract the audience to the good -for -nothing play without any ideas or even the comprehensive plot by using one quite famous name. But after this who will risk to call Mr. Broderick a good actor.

rating: no rating  ·  posted on 5/20/2009 at 2:57 PM

Review: The Philanthropist by Big Dumb Squid

Save your money for a more worthy cause.

rating: no rating  ·  posted on 5/5/2009 at 10:25 AM

Review: Laboring! by ehassel

Matthew Broderick could do so much better! But what do you expect from an English play? Borish! They shouldn't have "revived" it! Let it sleep.

rating: no rating  ·  posted on 4/28/2009 at 9:23 AM

Review: RE:The Philanthropist by Just Joe

Most expensive nap Ive ever taken! We were truly disappointed.

rating: no rating  ·  posted on 4/11/2009 at 6:25 PM
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