The Matchmaker A Farce in Four Acts
The Matchmaker A Farce in Four Acts by Thornton Wilder is presented in a standalone edition published by HarperCollins on May 9, 2017. This 208-page play showcases Wilder’s comedic talent through the story of Horace Vandergelder, a wealthy merchant in Yonkers who seeks a wife with the help of a matchmaker. Dolly Gallagher Levi, the matchmaker, is a dynamic character who orchestrates a series of humorous events involving various characters, leading to unexpected romantic pairings.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of comedic situations, including mistaken identities and secret rendezvous, as the narrative unfolds in a lively and engaging manner. The play incorporates elements of black humor and drama, making it a notable work within American literature. With its modern sensibility, The Matchmaker continues to resonate with audiences, offering a delightful exploration of love and matchmaking amidst a backdrop of slapstick comedy.
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Now, for the first time in a standalone edition, Thornton Wilder’s brilliant, hilarious play which was adapted into the hit Broadway musical Hello, Dolly with an afterword by Tappan Wilder.
Horace Vandergelder, a wealthy old merchant residing in Yonkers has decided it’s time to take a wife and hires a matchmaker. But Dolly Gallagher Levi is no ordinary matchmaker. She’s a force of nature, with a plan of her own. Levi soon becomes involved in the affairs of the hearts of all those around her—including Vandergelder’s niece, his store clerks, assorted young and lovely ladies, and the headwaiter at an expensive restaurant, where this swift farce inevitably runs headlong into hilarious complications. Indeed, after a series of slapstick situations involving mistaken identities, a secret rendezvous behind carefully placed screens, separated lovers, and a trip to night court—everyone involved eventually finds themselves paired with a perfect match.
A delightful, deliciously funny classic by Thornton Wilder, The Matchmaker is astonishingly modern and is sure to resonate with audiences and readers today.
“Loud, slap dash and uproarious…extraordinarily original and funny.”—New York Times
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