This Tony® and Oscar®-winning story of jealousy, ambition, and divine genius is “a fantasia on the theme of Mozart and Salieri.”
Written by Peter Shaffer
Drayton Hall Theatre
Peter Shaffer once called his Tony® and Oscar®-winning story of jealousy, ambition, and divine genius “a fantasia on the theme of Mozart and Salieri.” In Shaffer’s fictionalized history, successful composer Antonio Salieri recounts how he became intrigued by his genius contemporary Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, then quickly irritated by the young composer’s obscene immaturity. As Salieri’s disgust turns to bitter resentment, he begins to question a God who would bestow heavenly gifts on someone so unworthy, and sets out to destroy Mozart’s career. Tony® Award winner for Best Play, 1981.
Students | $15
USC Faculty/Staff, Military, Seniors 60+ | $20
General Public | $22
Phone: 803-777-2551
Email: theadancetix@sc.edu
2020/04/03 - 2020/04/18
Additional time info:
There will be no performance on April 12 (Easter Sunday).
Drayton Hall Theatre
1214 College St., Columbia, SC 29201