New production • Music, madness, and Mozart
By Peter Shaffer
Directed by Mark Ramont
May 11 – June 5, 2011

Round House Theatre Bethesda

For info about audience events during this production - including the special Parents’ Matinee (with childcare for ages 3-12, must be potty trained), pre- and post-show discussions, audio-described and sign-interpreted performances – click here.

When your hard-earned fame has been surpassed by a brilliantly gifted, potty-mouthed golden boy, what else can you do but smile to his face while secretly plotting his downfall? Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, winner of seven Tony Awards ‑ including Best Play ‑ and the Oscar® for Best Picture, depicts the flamboyant genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as seen through the eyes of his desperately jealous contemporary, composer Antonio Salieri.

The Washington Post hailed this brilliant play as “a rich theatrical experience you’re likely to repeat for many a year.” Mark Ramont, from Ford’s Theatre, directs a towering story of greed, obsession, and guilt set to the glorious music of revenge.

“Gripping and fascinating…delicious wit.” ‑ Saturday Review

Amadeus is recommended for ages 13 and up

Amadeus is sponsored in part through generous support from Esthy & Jim Adler and Judy & Leo Zickler

Cast includes: Steve Carpenter*, Edward Gero*, Laura C. Harris*, John J. Kaczynski*, Floyd King*, Sasha Olinick*, KenYatta Rogers*

Director : Mark Ramont
Scenic Designer: James Kronzer
Costume Designer: Bill Black
Lighting Designer: Matt Richards
Sound Designer: Matthew M. Nielson
Props Designer: Andrea Moore
Production Stage Manager: Jennifer Schwartz*

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Learn more:

Playwright Peter Shaffer

Peter Shaffer on Wikipedia

Amadeus on Wikipedia

Composer Antonio Salieri

Salieri on Wikipedia

Mozart on Wikipedia