Gerti Drassl with Leander Haußmann at Theatersommer Haag

Actress Gerti Drassl is set to star in Molière's classic comedy "The Miser" ("Der Geizige") as part of the Theatersommer Haag festival. The production, directed by renowned German director Leander Haußmann, will premiere on July 1 on the open-air stage in Haag, Lower Austria.

Haußmann, celebrated for his film "Sonnenallee," returns to the festival for the second consecutive year to direct a Molière play. Last year, he staged "The Imaginary Invalid" ("Der eingebildete Kranke"). This year, his focus shifts to the character of Harpagon, the miser obsessed with his buried gold, and his unfortunate relatives.

While early bird discounts for the festival may have passed, audiences still have the opportunity to experience the production. "The Miser" promises a summer of theatrical entertainment in the Mostviertel region, featuring Drassl in the lead role and Haußmann's distinctive directorial vision.