After nearly a month's delay bringing David Hirson's new play to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre, it's now the right time for Wrong Mountain. Ron Rifkin and Daniel Jenkins star in the comedy, which began previews Dec. 27 and opens Jan. 13, 2000.

Who are the bravest men currently working in the theatre? The producers presenting David Hirson's Wrong Mountain, currently playing at Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre. Not only does Hirson have only one other play to his credit, but that play happens to be La Bete, 1991's short-lived, fantastical, modern verse play which inspired advocates and detractors of equal ferocity. In addition, Hirson's latest is likely to engender more heated discussion. The story traces the spiritual and artistic journey of an obscure, bitter and egomaniacal poet (played by Ron Rifkin), who, on a bet, achieves success in a field he has long loathed: the commercial theatre. Among the play's many, actively cerebral themes are -- ahem -- the mediocrity of Broadway and its audiences. Hirson obviously has a lot going on in his head, about his chosen profession and the world of art in general. He shared a few of his notions with Playbill On-Line.

Who are the bravest men currently working in the theatre? The producers presenting David Hirson's Wrong Mountain, currently playing at Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre. Not only does Hirson have only one other play to his credit, but that play happens to be La Bete, the short-lived, 1991 fantastical, modern verse play which inspired advocates and detractors of equal ferocity. In addition, Hirson's latest is likely to engender more heated discussion. The story traces the spiritual and artistic journey of an obscure, bitter and egomaniacal poet (played by Ron Rifkin), who, on a bet, achieves success in a field he has long loathed: the commercial theatre. Among the play's many, actively cerebral themes are -- ahem -- the mediocrity of Broadway and its audiences. Hirson obviously has a lot going on in his head, about his chosen profession and the world of art in general. He shared a few of his notions with Playbill On-Line.

After nearly a month's delay bringing David Hirson's new play to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre, it's now the right time for Wrong Mountain. Ron Rifkin and Daniel Jenkins star in the comedy, which begins previews Dec. 27 and opens Jan. 13, 2000.

Mark Rylance, David Hyde Pierce and Joanna Lumley rhyme their last couplet in the Broadway revival of David Hirson's comedic romp La Bête, which concludes its Broadway run Jan. 9 at the Music Box Theatre.

A reminder, with video highlights, of Broadway shows that are playing their final weeks. Which ones are you planning to see?

A reminder, with video highlights, of Broadway shows that are playing their final weeks. Which ones are you planning to see?

A winter chill is in the air and there's no better way to warm yourself this season than in the plush seat of a Broadway theatre. The Great White Way is preparing to say farewell to some new and longtime friends and Playbill.com is helping theatre lovers make sure they catch a glimpse of these productions before they take a final bow.

The Broadway revival of David Hirson's comedic escapade La Bête, which stars Mark Rylance, David Hyde Pierce and Joanna Lumley, will end its Broadway run Jan. 9, 2011, a month prior to its original closing date of Feb. 12, 2011.

Tony and Oliver Award-winning director Matthew Warchus' frothy staging of David Hirson's comedic escapade La Bête, which pits a princess, a playwright and a pontificating clown against one another, officially opens on Broadway Oct. 14 at the Music Box Theatre. Veteran actors Mark Rylance, David Hyde Pierce and Joanna Lumley star.

David Hirson's 1991 verse satire La Bête, which takes a look at the beastly intersection of 17th-century arts and populism, makes a Broadway return Sept. 23 with Tony Award winners David Hyde Pierce and Mark Rylance and BAFTA winner Joanna Lumley in tow.

David Hirson's 17th-century-set satire La Bête, starring Tony Award winners David Hyde Pierce and Mark Rylance and BAFTA winner Joanna Lumley, will begin Broadway previews at the Music Box Theatre Sept. 23.

The revival of David Hirson's 1991 Molière-inspired verse satire La Bête, starring Tony Award winners David Hyde Pierce and Mark Rylance and BAFTA winner Joanna Lumley, begins previews June 26 at London's Comedy Theatre.

The Broadway-bound revival of La Bête, David Hirson's 17th-century-set Molière-flavored satire starring Tony Award winners David Hyde Pierce and Mark Rylance and BAFTA winner Joanna Lumley, officially opens July 7 at London's Comedy Theatre.

Casting is now complete for the London and Broadway revival of La Bête, David Hirson's 1991 Moliere-inspired verse satire, which will star Tony Award winners David Hyde Pierce and Mark Rylance and BAFTA winner Joanna Lumley.

Wrong Mountain, the David Hirson play which opened on Jan. 13 to mostly negative reviews, will close at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on Feb. 5, it was announced. Mountain, which stars Ron Rifkin, began previews on Dec. 27. It will have played 19 previews and 28 performances.

The producers of Broadway's Wrong Mountain aren't letting mixed reviews and poor grosses (so far) stop them from giving the show a chance to build. According to a Boneau/Bryan-Brown office spokesperson, David Hirson's comedy is engaging its audiences with post-show "Talk Backs" and offering $25 seats to any member of an entertainment union (including SAG, AFTRA, Equity, IATSE, etc.).

The Mountain came to the millennium, but the millennium won't come to the Mountain.

David Hirson's new comedy, Wrong Mountain, has its world premiere at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theatre, Oct. 21-Nov. 21, opening Oct. 27. The New York City-bound show, directed by Richard Jones, will have a number of recent Broadway performers on board, among them Ron Rifkin, Daniel Jenkins (Big) and Ilana Levine.

When David Hirson's new comedy, Wrong Mountain, has its world premiere at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theatre, it will have a number of recent Broadway performers on board, among them Ron Rifkin, Daniel Jenkins (Big) and Ilana Levine.