School for Lies: Alison Fraser completes cast

Two-time Tony Award-nominated Alison Fraser completes the cast for Classic Stage Company's production of David Ives' The School for Lies, adapted from Molière's 'The Misanthrope,' and directed by Walter Bobbie.

Alison Fraser (Arsinoe) last appeared on Broadway as 'Tessie Tura' in the revival of 'Gypsy' starring Patti LuPone. She also originated the role of 'Sarah' in the world premiere of Mr. Laurent's 'Come Back, Come Back, Wherever You Are' co-starring Shirley Knight at The George Street Playhouse. She recently originated the role of 'Sister Walburga' in Charles Busch's Off-Broadway play 'The Divine Sister.' She is a two time Tony Award nominee for 'The Secret Garden' and 'Romance/Romance.'

As previously announced the cast for The School for Lies also features Mamie Gummer (Celimene), Jenn Gambatese (Elainte), Hamish Linklater (Frank), Stephen Boyer (Dubois/Basque), Frank Harts (Clitander), Rick Holmes (Oronte), Hoon Lee (Philante) and Matthew Maher (Acaste).

The School for Lies opens at CSC on 1 May 2011, following previews from 13 Apr, and run through to 22 May 2011.

There has been no synopsis announced for The School for Lies. Molière's 'The Misanthrope,' of which The School for Lies is an adaptation, tells the story of Alceste, who is disillusioned and angry with the hypocrisy, shallowness and vanity of the contemporary world. Vowing to reject society, Alceste's plans are derailed when he falls madly in love.

The creative team includes set design by John Lee Beatty, costumes by William Ivey Long, lighting by Peter Kaczorowski, and sound By Acme Sound Partners.