Dr. Faustus Arts & Entertainment Saturday, April 15, 2017Last RepeatFirst Repeat The event started -2720 days agoMultiday event - 0 days 7:30 PM Wilson Hall Wilson Theatre Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus, is a play by Christopher Marlowe, based on the German story Faust. Doctor Faustus was first published in 1604, eleven years after Marlowe's death and at least 10 years after the first performance of the play. It is the most controversial Elizabethan play outside of Shakespeare, with few critics coming to any agreement as to the date or the nature of the text. Faustus makes a pact with the Devil, selling his soul in return for the ability to perform absolutely anything he pleases with the power of black magic. This fatal decision catapults him into an intoxicating world of celebrity, as he becomes a world-renowned conjuror, international heartthrob and friend of the rich, famous and powerful. But what is the cost of his insatiable thirst for wealth and fame? Directed by Karen Baker Tickets General Admission - $15 Details Category Arts & Entertainment department College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Theatre Audience Public, Students, Faculty and Staff, Alumni Contact David Harwell 256-824-6871 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Venue Wilson Hall301 Sparkman DriveHuntsville, AL 35899View map More Dates SHARE