The Merry Wives of Windsor
by William Shakespeare
“He’s playing for their hearts, but they’re playing for keeps.”
When the legendary rogue Sir John Falstaff attempts to seduce two clever wives at once, he quickly discovers he is the one being played. This high-energy comedy of errors follows the brilliant women of Windsor as they orchestrate a series of hilarious humiliations for their unsuspecting suitor.
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