If you love a story with intrigue, plot twists, sub-plots and humor, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels tickets will satisfy all of these needs. The play has been on Broadway for some time, and the success of the production is extremely high. The show is set to close on Broadway soon, so act now to see a true new classic before it’s too late.
The Story
The play is based on the highly successful film of the same name that was released in 1988. Set in the French Riviera, the story centers on two con men from different backgrounds.
Lawrence Jameson is the smooth, high-society con man and gigolo who has made a career out of swindling women out of their fortunes. He’s been “working” the job for a long time, and feels that he is not only the best at what he does, but is also in the prime of his career. He knows the French Riviera, and plans to make quite a sum there.
Freddy Benson is a small-time cheap con man who makes his living not by living the high society lifestyle, but rather by playing on people’s emotions by telling them sob stories of his misfortune. Benson’s favorite tale is one of his grandmother’s failing health and the impending doom that awaits him and his family.
The two meet on a train and begin talking about their “styles.” Realizing that each of them fully intends to work the area, they decide to work together. This part of the plot is where Dirty Rotten Scoundrels tickets begin to show their worth, as the stories that unfold are hysterical. The result of these scenes is that the two realize that the French Riviera is simply not big enough for the both of them, so they make a scoundrel’s deal:
Whoever manages to swindle $50,000 from an agreed-upon mark gets to stay, while the other has to leave and find work somewhere else. The “mark” is heiress Christine Colgate, and she is no average fool. As it turns out, neither man achieves his goal, as Christine has been swindling both of them the entire time.
The details of how these plans play out are simply hilarious, and this triple cross is a thing of beauty when looking at it from a purely intellectual standpoint. We’d tell you exactly how all of this plays out, but we’d rather you see the play for yourself.
Success
The play has won several awards, including a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award, and the show will close on Broadway after a successful run of 666 shows. If you love comedy at a highly intelligent level, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels tickets are a great way to see this art form at its finest.
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