The 17th-century playwright Molière has been the subject of a couple of high-profile French movies. Both are called "Molière," although they ...

Molière, France’s most famous playwright, turns 400 this year. Anniversary celebrations in France and around the world shine a light on an author who poked fun at authority, and whose work is ...

The idea dates back to 1919, when French poet and writer Pierre Louÿs wrote a now famous article, attributing Amphitryon and a few other plays signed by Molière to Corneille.

Tuesday marks the 400th birthday Molière - a playwright who many consider as the French Shakespeare. Here's everything you need to know about the man who remains central to French culture today.

Molière, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, is often considered to be for Francophones what Shakespeare is for English speakers. The actor-playwright was born four centuries ago on January 15, 1622—an event ...

The French playwright Molière (1622-1673) began as an actor, aiming to be a tragedian, but he was stronger in comedy, touring with a troupe for 13 years until Louis XIV summoned him to audition ...

Two Berlin productions find different types of comedy in the great 17th-century playwright’s works. By A.J. Goldmann BERLIN — There aren’t so many comedy gems in German theater. It’s ...

Tartuffe (which means ‘imposter’) is a famous theatrical comedy by Molière, which was first performed way back in the year 1664. Naturally, countless adaptations of this play have spurred in ...

Adam Gopnik writes about the movement to send Molière, the French playwright, to the Panthéon in Paris, which is France’s high literary honor.

Hub Theatre’s rendition of the classic play by Molière is a must-see lighthearted comedy for this fall season. The production, with pay-what-you-can tickets, will run through Nov. 24.