Theatre Lab Revives Peter Shaffer's Amadeus Exploring Salieri and Mozart's Rivalry

Theatre Lab's recent revival of Peter Shaffer's play Amadeus revisits the intense rivalry between composers Salieri and Mozart. The production highlights Salieri's tragic mediocrity and his conflict with God after Mozart receives divine musical genius. Salieri's envy leads him to undermine Mozart, even attempting poisoning. The play explores themes of genius, jealousy, and faith, leaving audiences to reflect on the fates of both men and the nature of artistic recognition.