New Jersey Stage Issue 46 | Page 87

On Stage: Theatre Tartuffe Shakespeare Theatre of NJ, 36 Madison Avenue,Madison “Tartuffe, the consummate con man, hypocrite, and womanizer, meets his match under Moliere’s deft pen. A masterpiece of bit- ing social commentary brilliant- ly enclosed in a swirl of witty verse, outrageous characters, and delightful machinations; you’ll laugh and wince simulta- NJ STAGE - ISSUE 46 neously as you hear how familiar the 17th century family sounds to our 21st century ears.” The classic play was written by Moliere and will be directed by Bonnie Monte. Performances run May 16 through June 3 at the Shakes- pere Theatre of New Jersey. INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 87