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Timothy Carter, Chad Hoeppner, David
Foubert and Cedric Hayman in The Three Musketeers. |
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The TONY honored Acting Company presents Alexander Dumas’ popular romantic, swashbuckling adventure in this entertaining new stage adaptation. This classic coming of age tale follows the brave young d’Artagnan as he changes from country boy to daring hero, not only rescuing the kidnapped Constance but also preserving the honor of the Queen herself. His journey towards maturity is enabled by Athos, Porthos and Aramis, famously known as the Three Musketeers.
The story not only traces the brave deeds of its heroes, it also chronicles the conflict between two historic periods — the waning era of chivalry embodied in the Musketeers’ courtly code of ethics, and the rise of the modern nation state embodied in the shrewd politics of Cardinal Richelieu. This clash of history is played out on an international stage chock full of swordfights, romance and heartbreak.
The young d’Artagnan arrives in Paris from his beloved Gascony to become a King’s Musketeer and unintentionally insults the famous trio who challenge the young upstart to a duel. When the four are surprised by a gang of the Cardinal’s guards, d’Artagnan springs into action and courageously helps the Three Musketeers to victory. Their alliance is continually tested until d’Artagnan outsmarts the Cardinal at his own game and is promoted to the uppermost ranks of Parisian society.
Continuing The Acting Company’s 33-year commitment to producing the work of the world’s greatest playwright, The Three Musketeers is presented in touring repertory with William Shakespeare’s last great tragedy, Macbeth.The Acting Company has performed 122 productions for more than two million people in the United States, London, Australia, Russia and Eastern Europe. Its Education Programs -- including master classes, student matinees and weeklong artistic residencies -- have reached tens of thousands of students. The Acting Company was founded in 1972 by John Houseman and current Producing Artistic Director, Margot Harley, with the first graduating class of The Juilliard School's Drama Division. Winner of the Obie, Audelco and Los Angeles Critics Awards for excellence, The Acting Company is a 2003 TONY Honoree for Excellence in Theater.
See for yourself what makes The Acting Company the most respected and praised touring repertory theater in America.
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