Mauritius is a play by Theresa Rebeck. It opened on Broadway in 2007.
Summary The play focuses on two half-sisters, Jackie and Mary, who inherit a stamp collection from Mary’s grandfather which might be worth a fortune. The title refers to the "Blue Mauritius", one of the world's rarest stamps. The sisters become involved with three men, including Phillip, the owner of a stamp store, and Dennis, whose occupation is somewhat mysterious. The characters try to out-do each other in attempting to reap possible rewards from the stamp collection.
Cast and characters Character Wimberly Theatre, World Premiere (2006)Biltmore Theatre, Broadway Premiere (2007) SterlingJames Gale F. Murray AbrahamPhillipRobert Dorfman Dylan Baker DennisMichael Aronov Bobby Cannavale MaryLaura Latreille Katie Finneran JackieMarin Ireland Alison Pill
Production history Mauritius premiered on Broadway at the Biltmore Theatre on October 4, 2007, and closed November 25, 2007. This play marked the Broadway debut for Rebeck. The play was directed by Doug Hughes with scenic design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by Catherine Zuber and lighting design by Paul Gallo in a Manhattan Theatre Club production.Brantley, Ben. "Three Thugs and a Stamp Collection" The New York Times, October 5, 2007Mauritius samuelfrench.com, retrieved October 5, 2017 Bobby Cannavale received a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play.
The play had its world premiere in Boston by the Huntington Theatre Company at the Boston Center for the Arts Calderwood Pavilion in October 2006. The play was directed by Rebecca Taichman and starred Marin Ireland as Jackie, Michael Aronov as Dennis, Robert Dorfman, Laura Latreille and James Gale as Sterling.Hernandez, Ernio. "Rebeck's 'Mauritius' — With Ireland — Begins Boston Run Oct. 6" Playbill, October 5, 2006
It was presented at Chicago's Northlight Theatre from February 25 to April 5, 2009.
The play was produced by the Pasadena Playhouse, California opening on April 9, 2009. Direction was by Jessica Kubzansky.News Desk. "Casting Set for Pasadena Playhouse's 'Mauritius', Previews Begin 3/27" broadwayworld.com, March 27, 2009
Reception Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.2008 Tony Awards Best Featured Actor in a Play Bobby Cannavale
References
External links Internet Broadway Database Review of a 2006 production in Boston