Adrienne Lecouvreur

This drama was written in 1848 for the great French tragedienne, Rachel, by Eugene Scribe and his writing partner, Ernest Legouve. Scribe is remembered for devising the compositional technique now known as the “well-made play” that dominated play-writing for most of the 19th century. This plot is loosely based on events in the life of the actress, Adrienne Lecouvreur of the Comédie-Française and the tragic outcome of her love affair with Maurice, Comte de Saxe
(Summary by Kelly Taylor)


Cast List


Maurice de Saxe Andrew Latheron

Prince de Bouillon Jake Malizia

Abbe de Chazeuil Alan Mapstone

Michonnet Adrian Stephens

Poisson Greg Giordano

Quinault James R. Hedrick

Servant David Purdy

Call-boy Jim Locke



Princess de Bouillon Wendy Katz Hiller

Duchess d’Aumont Matea Bracic

Marquise de Sancerre Michele Eaton

Countess de Beauveau Lynette Caulkins

Adrienne Lecouvreur Kelly S. Taylor

Mdlle. Jouvenot Joanna Michal Hoyt

Mdlle. Dangeville Rebecca Brown

Suzanne, the maid Jenn Broda



Stage Directions Tchaikovsky