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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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    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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    22 Aug 2026
    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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