The Imaginary Invalid on Broadway Tickets
Opens 1st October
Tony winner Bill Irwin adapts and stars in this side-splitting revival of Moliere’s satirical comedy about a hypochondriac’s hijinks.
The Imaginary Invalid on Broadway in New York
Moliere’s riotous satirical play The Imaginary Invalid comes to New York City in a side-splitting new production. This revival is adapted and stars Tony winner Bill Irwin, with direction by Brandon J. Dirden. This masterful farce follows a hypochondriac, whose daughter must try to thwart his schemes to marry her off to a doctor. The Imaginary Invalid comes to the Todd Haimes Theatre, just a short walk from Times Square, for a strictly limited run this fall. Don't miss it!
What Is the Play The Imaginary Invalid About?
Hypochondriac Argan indulges his every ache, pain, and ailment - to the degree that, to save on medical bills, he hatches a scheme to marry his daughter, Angelique, to a doctor. But being a doctor's wife is not the life Angelique has envisioned for herself, and she has another beau in mind, and Angelique and the servants must quickly devise a series of madcap schemes to scupper Argan's plans. Will the hypocondiac’s hijinks succeed in securing him a live-in doctor, or will true love win out?
The History of The Imaginary Invalid
Moliere’s final play, The Imaginary Invalid or Le malade imaginaire in the original French, premiered in 1673 at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Paris. Moliere actually played the title role himself upon the play’s premiere - ironically, he was gravely ill at the time, and collapsed only four performances into the play’s run. Moliere insisted on finishing the performance, but sadly died just hours later. Considered to be one of Moliere’s masterworks, the play originated as a three-act comédie-ballet with dance sequences as musical interludes, but has frequently been performed as more of a ‘straight’ play. The Imaginary Invalid premiered on Broadway in 1917 and has been performed internationally with many different translations and adaptations.
The Imaginary Invalid Broadway Cast
- Argan - Bill Irwin
Bill Irwin stars as Argan. Irwin is a Tony-winning actor, choreographer, clown, and comedian. His credits include Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Texts for Nothing, Fool Moon, Rachel Getting Married, and Hot Shots!
Further casting is to be announced.
The Creative Team of The Imaginary Invalid
The Imaginary Invalid is adapted by Irwin from Moliere’s original text. Brandon J. Dirden directs. Dirden is an award-winning actor and director. His directorial credits include Seven Guitars and a sell-out production of King Hedley II, both for the Two Rivers Theatre NJ.
Moliere (1622 – 1673) was a French actor, writer and poet. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest French writers in the world. Best known for his comedies, tragicomedies, satires and farces, Moliere’s most renowned works include Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, Don Juan, and School For Wives.
Tickets for The Imaginary Invalid at Todd Haimes Theatre
Award-winning Broadway legends Bill Irwin and Brandon J. Dirden have teamed up to create this fresh, funny and fearless adaptation of Moliere’s hilarious satire. This sidesplitting production comes to Broadway for a strictly limited run - secure your tickets for The Imaginary Invalid at the Todd Haimes Theatre today.
The Imaginary Invalid premieres in Fall 2026. The above dates are placeholders and subject to change. Exact dates for this production are to be announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Imaginary Invalid playing in New York?
The Imaginary Invalid on Broadway is playing at the Todd Haimes Theatre, 227 West 42nd Street, New York, New York, NY 10036.
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