Showing results for "Husbands" in Drama & Plays

Buy the book on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3I3af5M“If you’re looking for a book to take on holiday this summer, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has got all the glitz and glamour to make it a perfect beach read.” —BustleFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six—an entrancing and “wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet” (PopSugar) as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is ...

In the aftermath of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, as peace reigns, Louis XIV decides to host a grand festival in his cherished gardens at Versailles, with Molières lively comedy, George Dandin, as the highlight. The story unfolds as a wife returns home late to find the door locked and threatens to end her life if her husband doesn’t let her in. In a clever twist, she feigns a suicide attempt, causing her husband to rush out in a panic, only for her to sneak inside and lock him out. With the added chaos of her clueless parents—aptly named Sotenville, meaning Idiot in Town—this tale ...

The Tender Husband is an entertaining farce that combines humor with a layer of intrigue. While the main plot offers plenty of laughs, a second, darker storyline—hinted at in the title—introduces an unsettling twist. This subplot involves the tender husband testing his wifes fidelity through a scheme with his mistress, disguised as a man. Many argue that this unnatural element detracts from the plays overall charm and connection. What do you think? - Summary by ToddHW

In this wickedly funny play, a seemingly ideal couple and their charming, privileged friends surmount such details as selling government secrets, theft, and bribery with love triumphant over all.

A woman’s seemingly perfect second marriage is rocked by a discovery about the death of her first husband in this twisty psychological thriller from Kate White, the New York Times bestselling author whom Entertainment Weekly called “impossible to outwit.” Recovering from the unsolved...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Spain, this captivating play masterfully employs the art of dramatic license, allowing for a delightful exploration of improbable scenarios. The talented authoress skillfully weaves an engaging plot filled with lively humor and poignant moments, ensuring that the audience is both entertained and enlightened. This production promises not only to charm theatre-goers but also to offer an enjoyable hour for those seeking a delightful escape in the comfort of their own homes.

Every marriage has its secrets. But what happens when the most dangerous secret is a fantasy you both agree to make real?Blair loved his wife, Mariah. He loved her so much, his deepest desire was to see her taken by another man. When he finally confessed, he unlocked a hunger in her that would change them forever. Her Other Husbands is a serialized, explicit audio drama that documents their journey into the abyss.

Molière wrote some of the most durable and penetrating comedies of all time. The Imaginary Cuckold and The School for Husbands are two of his grand farces of marriage and misunderstanding, one set in Paris and the other in the provinces. In The School for Husbands, a tyrannical husband-to-be seeks to isolate his ward, while unwittingly carrying her messages of devotion to her lover. In The Imaginary Cuckold, an enraged husband imagines his wife is unfaithful, but is reluctant to defend his honor.

A tender love story, a serpentine villainess, a glittering setting in London society, and a showering of Wildean witticism are only a few of the reasons why this play has enjoyed hugely successful revivals in London, in New York, and on the silver screen. This 1895 drama is eerily prescient, as it examines the plight of a promising politician, desperate to hide a secret in his past. With empathy and wit, Oscar Wilde explores the pitfalls of holding public figures to higher standards than the rest of us.

An Ideal Husband is an 1895 comedy by Oscar Wilde which revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honor. The action is set in London, and takes place over the course of 24 hours.

Before Lucy and Desi became America’s favorite television couple, Lucille Ball developed her show-business-aspiring housewife character from 1948-1951 on CBS Radio. Some of TV’s most popular sitcom stars reprise two episodes from the radio series that inspired I Love Lucy. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Samantha Bennett, Jeff Conaway, Harold Gould, Marilu Henner, Joe Liss and Alley Mills.

Welcome to Kill Your Husband Club In this podcast, we talk about how serial killer women who killed their lovers/husbands. You will learn how they did it, why they did it, and the consequences that they will face or have faced. I'm your host, Ja'miracle Weatherspoon and I've been getting into true crime for awhile, so my special guest(s) and I will tell you the most gruesome things that these women did. Hopefully you are ready for this long, bumpy, and horrifically harrowing ride.

Six hilarious satires from the ingenious Molière, France’s original master of comedies: "The Imaginary Cuckold", "The School for Husbands", "The School for Wives", "Tartuffe" and "The Misanthrope".