One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong?
It's 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century—as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep the amorous Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hot-blooded wife Maria from causing runaway chaos.
Filled with characters from Ken Ludwig’s famous Lend Me A Tenor, this new addition to the Ludwig canon is an uproarious ride full of mistaken identities, blissful romance and madcap delight.
Full Length Play, Comedy / 3f, 4m
Recent News and Reviews
Reviews
"Ken Ludwig is a comedic genius...A Comedy of Tenors is full of non-stop hilarity."
- Princeton Found
Kristen Martin in Cleveland Playhouse’s production of A Comedy of Tenors. Photo: Roger Mastroianni.
Frank Ferrante and Karen Peakes in Walnut Street Theatre’s production of A Comedy of Tenors. Photo: Mark Garvin
Lisa Brescia and Bradley Dean in Cleveland Playhouse’s production of A Comedy of Tenors. Photo: Roger Mastroianni.
Frank Ferrante in Walnut Street Theatre’s production of A Comedy of Tenors. Photo: Mark Garvin
“Sometimes, whether through divine intervention or the heights of human inspiration, art is elevated to a higher level and becomes transcendent. Evidence of this can be found in the masterworks of Monet, Mozart, Michelangelo and, now, Ludwig.”
- The New Herald
“Everything in this world premiere sparkles – from its set and sumptuous period … to the winning performances of its superb cast.”
- Cleveland.com
“From conception to execution, everything about A Comedy of Tenors hits on all comedic cylinders and, as advertised, is laugh-out-loud funny.”
– The New Herald
“Karl Marx…once said that “History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.” In Ludwig’s case, the history of his plays begin as farce and repeat as transcendent comedy sure to have a long life and remarkable success."
– Cleveland Jewish News
“Laugh after laugh greets one improbable scene after another. Ludwig knows no ridiculous limits.”
– BroadwayWorld.com
“Playwright Ken Ludwig has hit the jackpot again with his fast-paced, over-the-top farce A Comedy of Tenors…”
– Beacon Journal
“If you love farce, if you go to the theater to have a good time, you must see A Comedy of Tenors.”
– RoyBerko.info
Original Cast and Creative Team
Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors was first produced by the McCarter Theatre (Emily Mann, Artistic Director; Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director) in Princeton, New Jersey in a co-production with the Cleveland Playhouse (Laura Kepley, Artistic Director; Kevin Moore, Managing Director) in Cleveland, Ohio in October 2015. The performance was directed by Stephen Wadsworth, with sets by Charlie Corcoran, costumes by William Ivey Long, lights by David Lander, sound by Joshua Horvath, and fight direction by Shad Ramsey. The Production Stage Manager was Alison Cote and the Assistant Stage Manager was Tom Humes.
The cast was as follows: SAUNDERS - Ron Orbach; MAX - Rob McClure; MARIA - Antoinette LaVecchia; TITO - Bradley Dean; MIMI - Kristen Martin; CARLO - Bobby Conte Thornton; RACÓN - Lisa Brescia