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The Madwoman of Chaillot (French: La Folle de Chaillot) is a play, a poetic satire, by French dramatist Jean Giraudoux, written in 1943 and first performed in 1945, after his death. The play is in two acts.
- Jean Giraudoux
- 1945
Set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, the play takes place from March 24 to April 4, 1794, when Maximilien Robespierre was in charge of the Committee of Public Safety that, along with the Revolutionary Tribunal, condemned people to the guillotine...
The Madwoman of Chaillot. Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy / 8w, 17m. Maurice Valency , Jean Giraudoux. Adapted by Maurice Valency. An outstanding success in New York. The play is a kind of poetic and comic fable set in the twilight zone of the not-quite-true.
Directed by Stephanie Shroyer. Subscribe. Get Tickets. Liquid (and comedic) gold fuels this feminist, fantastical, frack-tured fairy tale. Oil is discovered under Paris, and Countess Aurelia and her kooky coterie are determined to drive away the evil corporate profiteers lying in wait.
“A beautifully comedic play of stark contrasts in human character, The Madwoman of Chaillot divides the world sharply between the artists and the men of business. The businessmen, whom are called by their profession rather than by name, are interested only in finding new ways to become wealthier. They do not tolerate anyone but their own kind.
The Madwoman of Chaillot (Original, Play, Comedy, Broadway) opened in New York City Dec 27, 1948 and played through Jan 7, 1950.
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Sep 29, 2017 · Jean Giraudoux’s “The Madwoman of Chaillot” slyly posed that prescient question back in 1943, and a superb revival at A Noise Within in Pasadena extracts every drop of contemporary relevance...
