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2007 play by Theresa Rebeck

Mauritius
Written by	Theresa Rebeck
Date premiered	7 October 2007 (2007-10-07)
Original language	English
Genre	Drama

Mauritius is a play by Theresa Rebeck.

It opened on Broadway in 2007.

Summary

The play focuses on two half-sisters, Jackie and Mary, who inherit a stamp collection from Mary’s grandfather which might be worth a fortune. The title refers to the "Blue Mauritius", one of the world's rarest stamps.

The sisters become involved with three men, including the owner of a stamp store Phillip and Dennis, whose occupation is somewhat mysterious. The characters try to out-do each other in attempting to reap possible rewards from the stamp collection.

After their mother's death, two estranged half-sisters discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for collectors.

Mauritius is a play which opened on Broadway at the Biltmore Theatre on October 4, , and closed November 25, Written by Theresa Rebeck.

A high-stakes story of desperation, obsession and betrayal, Mauritius follows the transformation of a young woman from lamb to lioness.

By Theresa Rebeck Directed by Marilyn Yoblick.

Two sisters battle to claim what's left of their family, a most-rare and valuable stamp collection.

Cast and characters

Production history

Mauritius premiered on Broadway at the Biltmore Theatre on October 4, 2007, and closed November 25, 2007. This play marked the Broadway debut for Rebeck.

The play was directed by Doug Hughes