26/04/2009 'The Philanthropist' returns to Broadway
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THE PHILANTHROPIST
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Matthew Broderick and the Cast of The Philanthropist
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Word of Mouth: The Philanthropist
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Opening Night: The Philanthropist
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Matthew Broderick on Letterman!
The Philanthropist is a play by Christopher Hampton, written as a response to Molière's The Misanthrope. After a tryout at the Royal Court Theatre, London, the piece premiered on Broadway under the direction of Robert Kidd. The cast featured Alec McCowen in the lead role.