Born Francois-Marie Arouet in 1694, this celebrated playwright, poet, essayist, and philosopher reinvented himself as simply ...

The plot, typically presented in two acts (depending on the director), is based on Candide, ou L’Optimisme (1759), by François-Marie Arouet, known by his pen name M. de Voltaire. The sharp ...

Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse presents an adaptation of Voltaire's famous tale Candide ou l'Optimisme until March 30, 2025. Part social satire, part reflection on the human condition, this play brings ...

It’s a truly inspiring listen that I go back to regularly. This episode prompted me to read Voltaire’s Candide, though obviously I read the entire book in Kenneth Williams’s voice in my head ...

When was the last time an operetta promised to merge satire, burlesque flair, and an endearing sense of optimism into one ...

Tony Award nominated composer Eddie Perfect and renowned musical theatre star Lyndon Watts lead the cast of Dean Bryant’s ...

The plot, typically presented in two acts (depending on the director), is based on “Candide, ou L’Optimisme” (1759), by François-Marie Arouet, known by his pen name M. de Voltaire.