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Matthew Broderick Stars in Updated Tartuffe at NYTW

12/19/2025

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The New York Theatre Workshop presents Tartuffe with Matthew Broderick, the actor, as Tartuffe, portraying him as a diffident Everyman rather than a manipulative villain.
Sarah Benson directs the production, employing Lucas Hnath's irreverent adaptation that retains Molière's satire while updating the language.
David Cross stars as Orgon, delivering a strong performance that highlights the delusions, with the play running through January 24.

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Story summary

The New York Theatre Workshop presents Tartuffe with Matthew Broderick, the actor, as Tartuffe, portraying him as a diffident Everyman rather than a manipulative villain.
Sarah Benson directs the production, employing Lucas Hnath's irreverent adaptation that retains Molière's satire while updating the language.
David Cross stars as Orgon, delivering a strong performance that highlights the delusions, with the play running through January 24.