In this, his penultimate play, Ibsen explores the effects of hubris on his eponymous character and those around him. Written in the naturalistic style, which was in great favour amongst playwrights of the time, it explores the rise and fall of a man of humble origins – John Gabriel is the son of a miner – who rose to prominence as a banker and financial advisor to the wealthy citizens of his home town and then through greed and ambition is disgraced and brings shame on himself and
his family. In this, as in many of his plays, although Borkman is the central character around whom the action revolves, it is the females in his life who have true strength. It is they who recognise reality and control the final outcome of the story. Though apparently bleak the play offers hope for the future and acknowledges that life goes on, carried forward by the next generation.
A comedy of bad manners which starts with the arrival of four guests, invited independently by different members of the Bliss family for a weekend at their country house. The promise of an idyllic and peaceful weekend is quickly trounced by the self-absorbed eccentricities of the family.
A comedy of bad manners which starts with the arrival of four guests, invited independently by different members of the Bliss family for a weekend at their country house. The promise of an idyllic and peaceful weekend is quickly trounced by the self-absorbed eccentricities of the family.
A comedy of bad manners which starts with the arrival of four guests, invited independently by different members of the Bliss family for a weekend at their country house. The promise of an idyllic and peaceful weekend is quickly trounced by the self-absorbed eccentricities of the family.
A comedy of bad manners which starts with the arrival of four guests, invited independently by different members of the Bliss family for a weekend at their country house. The promise of an idyllic and peaceful weekend is quickly trounced by the self-absorbed eccentricities of the family.
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation