The Inspector General (Reader’s Theatre)
Sat - Apr 3, 2027 3:00 pm
Sun - Apr 4, 2027 3:00 pm
Standard Ticket Price: $ 21.90
Venue: Hendersonville Theatre
229 S. Washington Street Hendersonville, NC 28739
Produced By: Hendersonville Theatre
Description:
by Nikolai Gogol
About the Show
“The Inspector General” is a satirical play by Russian author Nikolai Gogol, first performed in 1836. Set in a small provincial town, the narrative revolves around the mayor, Anton Antonovich, who receives alarming news that an incognito inspector from the capital is visiting to assess the region. In a frenzied attempt to avoid exposure of corruption and incompetence, the local officials scramble to cover up their misdeeds and present a façade of respectability.
The plot intensifies with the arrival of Khlestakov, a bumbling individual mistaken for the inspector. As the townspeople attempt to curry favor with him, they unwittingly expose their own corruption and absurdities.
April 3 & 4, 2027
Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 PM