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When 'Othello' Feels Elementary: 'Way of the World'

Photo by Scott Suchman IF YOU CONSIDER Shakespeare too easy, if you sneer at those lowbrow lovers of Moliere, you might be a Congreve fan.

You also might not have very many friends.

William Congreve's play "The Way of the World" is the epitome of Restoration comedy — dense, wordy, festooned with ruffles and, if you can wade through the culture shock, often hilarious.

It's set in a society in which class reigns supreme. Sound familiar, Washingtonians?

» Shakespeare Theatre, 610 F St. NW; 7:30 p.m., $23.50-$55.50; 202-547-1122. (Gallery Place)

Photo by Scott Suchman

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