Tartuffe
by Molière and adapted by Richard Wilbur
January 31 - February 9, 2025
Hilberry Gateway - the STAGE
About the show: Tartuffe by Molière, a 1664 comedic play, satirizes religious hypocrisy. The central character, Tartuffe, is a deceitful imposter who hoodwinks the wealthy Orgon with false piety. Despite Tartuffe's obvious fraudulence, Orgon remains blind to his faults. Orgon's family, particularly his wife Elmire, attempts to expose Tartuffe's true nature through comedic schemes. The play delves into themes of hypocrisy, gullibility, and the perils of blind faith. Tartuffe became one of Molière's masterpieces, celebrated for its wit and sharp critique of societal norms, and it continues to be performed today.
Single tickets are now on sale.
Performance schedule:
- 8 p.m. Friday, January 31
- 2 p.m. Saturday, February 1
- 8 p.m. Saturday, February 1
- 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 5
- 10 a.m. Thursday, February 6 (Student Matinee)
- 7 p.m. Thursday, February 6
- 8 p.m. Friday, February 7
- 2 p.m. Saturday, February 8
- 8 p.m. Saturday, February 8
- 3 p.m. Sunday, February 9
Plan Your Visit
Hilberry Gateway
4715 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(At the corner of Cass Avenue and W. Forest Avenue)
Accessibility
The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre & Dance is committed to making our productions accessible to the widest possible audience. Please contact the box office in advance to request arrangements.
Entrance: Guests attending performances in the Hilberry Gateway should enter via the doors on Cass Avenue. The Hilberry Gateway has a barrier-free entrance for physical accessibility.
Seating: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available on our ticketing website. Please contact the box office to request seats in advance for General Admission performances.
Restrooms: Restrooms are located at the north-end of the lobby with accessible and gender-neutral facilities available to the left.
Lift: An elevator is available to the upper audience level of the STAGE, and to both technical booths of the STAGE and the STUDIO. Please request arrangements from the box office in advance if possible.
Assisted Hearing Devices: We provide headsets for our hearing-impaired guests at all season performances. Headsets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at our box office.
Please contact the Box Office at 313-577-2972 or box office@wayne.edu with any questions.
Parking
Street parking is available in the vicinity of the Hilberry Gateway. Download the Park Detroit mobile app for convenient payment options for street parking. Please be vigilant of the posted street signs. If street parking is unavailable, we recommend using one of the following paid lots:
- Park N Lock (located on Cass Avenue between Forest and Hancock)
- Surface lot on the corner of Hancock and Cass
- Surface lot on Forest between Cass and Woodward
- WSU Parking Structure 8, located at 91 West Forest between Woodward and Cass
Parking rates vary.