Figaro/Figaro
by Odon Von Horvath, Eric Overmyer, Pierre Augustin de Beaumarchais

“Odon von Horvath's magnificent 1936 FIGARO GETS A DIVORCE was conceived as a modern sequel to Beaumarchais' 1784 classic THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO and, naturally, has always invited comparison to the earlier work.

In presenting the two in tandem, director Stan Wojewodski and adapter Eric Overmyer have made the comparison easy and enjoyable and, remarkably, have created a single piece that occasionally shimmers with inspiration, acquiring an independent artistic identity.”Jonathan Kalb, The Village Voice “One of the more provocative productions to be seen in the last days of 1994 was the Yale Repertory Theater's FIGARO/FIGARO...a project that deserves more productions.

It's full of rich possibilities.”Vincent Canby, The New York Times