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Why Marry?

Why Marry?

By: Jesse Lynch Williams
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 Why Marry? is a captivating comedy that delves into the complexities of marriage. The story follows a family striving to defend the sanctity of marriage to a free-spirited New Age woman. Can they persuade her that marriage is the pinnacle of a meaningful relationship, or will she maintain her view that it merely serves to divide two lovers? This thought-provoking play, which won the first Pulitzer Prize for Drama, challenges our perceptions of love and commitment. (Summary by Linette Geisel)Copyright Comedy and Fairy Tales Drama & Plays
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  • 004 - Act 3

    004 - Act 3
    Nov 19 2025
    Why Marry? is a captivating comedy that delves into the complexities of marriage. The story follows a family striving to defend the sanctity of marriage to a free-spirited New Age woman. Can they persuade her that marriage is the pinnacle of a meaningful relationship, or will she maintain her view that it merely serves to divide two lovers? This thought-provoking play, which won the first Pulitzer Prize for Drama, challenges our perceptions of love and commitment. (Summary by Linette Geisel)
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    54 mins
  • 003 - Act 2

    003 - Act 2
    Nov 19 2025
    Why Marry? is a captivating comedy that delves into the complexities of marriage. The story follows a family striving to defend the sanctity of marriage to a free-spirited New Age woman. Can they persuade her that marriage is the pinnacle of a meaningful relationship, or will she maintain her view that it merely serves to divide two lovers? This thought-provoking play, which won the first Pulitzer Prize for Drama, challenges our perceptions of love and commitment. (Summary by Linette Geisel)
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    47 mins
  • 002 - Act 1

    002 - Act 1
    Nov 19 2025
    Why Marry? is a captivating comedy that delves into the complexities of marriage. The story follows a family striving to defend the sanctity of marriage to a free-spirited New Age woman. Can they persuade her that marriage is the pinnacle of a meaningful relationship, or will she maintain her view that it merely serves to divide two lovers? This thought-provoking play, which won the first Pulitzer Prize for Drama, challenges our perceptions of love and commitment. (Summary by Linette Geisel)
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    1 hr and 17 mins
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