The Waltz of the Toreadors
by Jean Anouilh, Lucienne Hill

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Highlights

Interior Set Comedy

Awards & Recognition

Drama Critics Circle

Winner! New York Drama Critics Circle Award, Best Foreign Play

Synopsis

The story is told on two levels: one comic and one bitter.

The blustery sex farce concerns a general who fancies himself to be a toreador with the ladies, but he is disgusted with himself and the hollowness of his triumphs.

Among the author's most psychologically compelling works, the New York premiere featured Ralph Richardson and Mildred Natwick.

Press Reviews

"Comic entertainment of striking excellence...A stunning sardonic triumph."

— New York Post

"Witty and sparkling...A hilarious comedy...hit."

— New York Mirror

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573617621
ISBN-10 0573617627

The Waltz of the Toreadors is a comedy play written by Jean Anouilh and published by Samuel French .

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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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