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REVELATION READING

THE ILLUSION

by Corneille

a version by Ranjit Bolt

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LIVE IN-PERSON & SIMULCAST
Monday, February 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM ET

Florence Gould Theater at the L’Alliance New York | 55 E. 59th Street
STREAM ON-DEMAND
Tuesday, February 17 through Sunday, February 22
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Directed by Mirabelle Ordinaire

Featuring Christian DeMarais and more to be announced

How can an illusion feel so real? An aging lawyer, longing for his estranged son, engages a wizard who conjures scenes of romance, adventure, and peril from the younger man’s life, in this meta-theatrical tale of love and regret, passion and magic. Corneille’s original, entitled L’Illusion Comique and first performed at the Hôtel de Bourgogne in 1636, shows his literary mastery and innovative theatricality, blending comedy and tragedy, and exploring timeless themes of love, family, and the very nature of reality, in this wildly entertaining tale.

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Produced in partnership with L’Alliance New York

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This event will premiere live in-person from the Florence Gould Theatre at L'Alliance New York on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET. The recording will be available at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, February 17 until 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, February 22. Open Captions will be available at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, February 18 until 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, February 22.

THE CAST
ABOUT THE PLAY
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L’Alliance New York is an independent, not-for-profit organization committed to providing its audience and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world. A welcoming and inclusive community for all ages and all backgrounds, L’Alliance New York is a place where people can meet, learn, and explore the richness of our heritages and share discoveries. L’Alliance New York strives to amplify voices and build bridges from the entire francophone world to New York and beyond.
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