The School for Lies, by David Ives, at CSC

Classic Stage Company (CSC) continues its 44th season with David Ives' The School for Lies, adapted from Molière's 'The Misanthrope,' and directed by Walter Bobbie.

The comedy will open 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 cast of The School for Lies 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 creative team includes set design by John Lee Beatty, costumes by William Ivey Long, lighting by Peter Kaczorowski, and sound By Acme Sound Partners.