The Molière Collection

Starred review from September 15, 2011

Theater fans will be delighted with this collection from L.A. Theatre Works, but, more important, neophytes to Moliere (1622-73) will find this set a valuable learning tool. The full-cast productions are smoothly executed despite the sometimes linguistic somersaults the actors must perform to adhere to the rhyming pattern of Moliere's plays. Some of the works prove less accessible to the modern audience, such as The Bungler, which will take the most dedicated listener to finish. However, The School for Husbands and The Misanthrope remain great productions for this collection. While The Mistanthrope also features the established actor Martin Jarvis, the other works still maintain a high production quality by the cast, the directors, and the sound engineers. Recommended for people who like audio dramas, classic plays, full-cast productions, comedies, and satire and anyone who has to teach Moliere to students.--Lance Eaton, Peabody, MA

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