Phoenix Theatre Presents: Amadeus

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Monday, March 16th, 2015
Show times listed below.

By Peter Shaffer Directed by Chari Arespacochaga (MFA Candidate) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is often considered the greatest musical genius the world has ever known. To his 18th-century contemporary, Antonio Salieri, he was vulgar, boorish, and unforgivably brilliant – thus an enemy to be eliminated. Seen through the envious eyes and maybe-skewed memory of the aging Salieri, the play chronicles their tumultuous rivalry, and Salieri’s devious efforts to destroy Mozart’s career, even while recognizing the genius of his music. But is this final confession Salieri’s last attempt to escape his own insignificant artistic legacy? The winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Play, Shaffer’s masterpiece also inspired the much-loved Academy Award-winning movie. SHOW TIMES Performances at 8 pm: March 12, 14, 16-21 Matinee at 2 pm: March 21 Performance with pre-show lecture at 7 pm: March 13 TICKETS Adult: $24 Senior: $20 Student: $14 Weekend evenings (All seats): $24 Alumni: $14 for Saturday matinee Preview evenings (all seats): $7 Tickets can be purchased by phone at 250-721-8000 with a credit card or in person at the Phoenix Box Office, located inside the Phoenix Building on UVic campus. Visit the UVic Phoenix Theatre web site for information about subscribing to the 2014-2015 season.