Molière, the matchless Mozartean writer of comedies, is, however improbably, at the heart of a new debate in Paris. Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, to use his real name, was born, or at least baptized, in ...

Regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and indeed, world literature, Euronews Culture celebrates the 400th anniversary of Molière's birth. Saturday marks the 400th anniversary ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. French dramatist and actor Jean Baptiste Poquelin de Molière (1622-1673), circa 1660 (Getty) It was a first night like no other.

A tiptop theatrical production of “Tartuffe,” “The Misanthrope” or another great Molière comedy offers audiences a banquet of hypocrites, poseurs and passionate, often obsessed characters whom Cupid - ...

On “Molière, the Game of True and False” at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Richelieu Site, Paris. The exhibition strives to separate the myths and facts of Molière’s life. The show and its ...

Scholars and artists at Sorbonne University trained artificial intelligence to imitate the French playwright’s themes, structures and sense of humor. The result is a new play. By Laura Cappelle ...

At the Lycée Montaigne in Paris, students are re-enacting excerpts from his plays in a show highlighting violence against women, and Molière's modernity. The world of theatre will celebrate the 400th ...

Molière, France’s most famous playwright, turns 400 this year. Anniversary celebrations in France and around the world shine a light on an author who poked fun at authority, and whose work is said to ...

The world needs artists. But for them to do their work with honesty and depth, they need audiences that reflect the full human story. Kaliswa Brewster is board president of Molière in the Park. She is ...