Were Reviewers Charmed by Tartuffe Starring Matthew Broderick? | Playbill

The Verdict Were Reviewers Charmed by Tartuffe Starring Matthew Broderick?

David Cross, Bianca Del Rio, Amber Gray, Ryan J. Haddad, Francis Jue, and more are also starring in the New York Theatre Workshop revival.

Amber Gray and Matthew Broderick in New York Theatre Workshop's Tartuffe. Marc J. Franklin

The anticipated Off-Broadway revival of Tartuffe starring two-time Tony winner Matthew Broderick opened December 16 at New York Theatre Workshop. And the critics are chiming in!

The already extended limited run, featuring a new script by A Doll's House, Part 2 playwright Lucas Hnath adapted from Molière's classic, will continue through January 24, 2026. Obie winner Sarah Benson (Teeth) is at the helm.

Broderick stars in the title role with a cast that includes Emmy Award winner David Cross (Arrested Development) as Orgon, Obie Award winner Emily Davis (Is This A Room) as Mariane, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio as Mme Pernelle, Tony nominee Amber Gray (Hadestown) as Elmire, Obie winner Ryan J. Haddad (Dark Disabled Stories) as Damis, 2025 Tony winner Francis Jue (Yellow Face) as Cleante, Tony winner Lisa Kron (Fun Home) as Dorine, and Emmy nominee Ikechukwu Ufomadu (Ziwe) as Valére.

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READ: Bianca Del Rio Takes a Bite Out of Off-Broadway

The revival's creative team also includes choreographer Raja Feather Kelly, composer Heather Christian, scenic designer dots (Oh, Mary!), costume designer Enver Chakartash (I Love You So Much I Could Die), lighting designer Stacey Derosier (Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole), and sound designer Peter Mills Weiss (The Headlands). Kasson Marroquin (Wet Brain) is serving as production stage manager.

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Photos: Tartuffe at New York Theatre Workshop

 
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