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About The Imaginary Invalid
Get tickets for The Imaginary Invalid tickets to see Tony Award winner Bill Irwin return to Broadway in this fierce and hilarious revival of Molière's comedy. The Imaginary Invalid plays as part of Roundabout Theatre Company's 2026/27 season and comes to the Todd Haimes Theatre in a fresh revival directed by Brandon J. Dirden.
Irwin adapts The Imaginary Invalid on Broadway, updating Molière's classic but proving one thing is certain: hypochondria never goes out of style. In The Imaginary Invalid in New York City, Irwin portrays Argan, a professional medical patient who indulges every last ailment. As such, he schemes to marry off his daughter to a doctor — in order to save on medical bills. The Imaginary Invalid is a hilarious masterwork brought to life by a hilarious mastermind — don't miss the play, kicking off Roundabout's season and coming to Broadway this fall.
Run time
1hr 30min. No intermission.
Venue
Age
Ages 8+.
Start date
September 25th, 2026
End date
November 22nd, 2026
“A hilarious Molière romp with stunning costumes and Bill Irwin”
Classic Farce Gets a Fresh Comic Spin
This revival of Molière's comedy delivers big laughs for audiences who embrace its over-the-top theatrical style, with Bill Irwin earning widespread praise for his comedic genius and physical prowess....
What It Feels Like
- Whimsically absurd
- Visually gorgeous
- Unapologetically silly
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate classic French farce with modern wit
- You enjoy Bill Irwin's legendary physical comedy
- You want gorgeous costumes and a breezy 90-minute runtime
It's a very witty enjoyable little play full of old fashioned buffoonery.
Wonderful actors, but it’s just a play you’ll get more from reading, I think.
I’ve described it as hilariously wacky to my friends. Amazing costumes. A quick 90 minutes full of laughter and just a little confusion. Phenomenal costumes that better win a Tony!
Stars on stage
Bill Irwin
Rachel Bloom
Brooks Ashmanskas
Dylan Baker
The Imaginary Invalid cast and creative team
By: Molière, adapted by Bill Irwin
Director: Brandon J. Dirden
Producer: Roundabout Theatre Company
Cast list: Bill Irwin (as Argan), Brooks Ashmanskas (as Dr. Diafoirus/Purgon), Dylan Baker (as Beralde), Rachel Bloom (as Toinette), Hiram Delgado (as Bonnefoy/Thomas/Fleurant), Crystal A. Dickinson (as Beline), Daniel Croix Henderson (as Cleante), and Ava Lalezarzadeh (as Angelique)
Sets: Beowulf Boritt
Costumes: Karen Perry
Lighting: Allen Lee Hughes
Sound: John Gromada
Other info: Original music by John Gromada, hair and wig design by Nikiya Mathis, movement direction by Lorenzo Pisoni
Venue
Accessibility
Orchestra & Mezzanine levels fully accessible for those with mobility disabilities
More information about The Imaginary Invalid
In The Imaginary Invalid, Argan (Bill Irwin) plans to marry off his daughter to a doctor so he can benefit from his medical services. However, his brazen daughter has a mind, and heart, of her own: one that may not align with Argan's carefully laid plans. With fearless ensemble and brilliant production directed by Broadway veteran Brandon J. Dirden, The Imaginary Invalid illuminates the comedy of trying to make plans, especially when a family has multiple differing ones in store.
Irwin is one of today's most singular talents given his work as a film star, theatre buff, and professional clown. Audiences will remember him from his Tony Award-winning turn in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? or in screen roles like How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Sesame Street, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Legion, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and others. From procedurals to blockbusters to stage dramas, Irwin is one of entertainment's most versatile performers.
What to watch for
- Roundabout is known for their star-led revivals, as with last season's Fallen Angels.
- In addition to his Tony, Bill Irwin has won an Obie Award and the National Endowment for the Arts award.
- Recently, Irwin appeared in Rustin, Old Hats, and The Andy Warhol Diaries.
- “The season Scott Ellis and I have shaped builds on what Roundabout has always believed: that theater can hold the classic and the urgent side by side,” Roundabout Artistic Director Christopher Ashley sad in a statement.
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
How do you get tickets for The Imaginary Invalid?
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Which theatre is The Imaginary Invalid at?
The Imaginary Invalid is at New York's Todd Haimes Theatre, which is located at 227 West 42nd Street, New York, 10036.
What is the running time of The Imaginary Invalid?
The Imaginary Invalid runs for 1hr 30min. No intermission.
What is the age recommendation for The Imaginary Invalid?
Ages 8+.
How much are tickets for The Imaginary Invalid?
The Imaginary Invalid tickets start at $72.
What is The Imaginary Invalid about?
Molière's comedy is about an eternal patient who plans to marry off his daughter to a doctor to save on medical bills.
Who wrote The Imaginary Invalid?
Bill Irwin is adapting this comedy by Molière.
Who directs The Imaginary Invalid?
Stage veteran Brandon J. Dirden directs this revival.
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