The Invention of Love
“What will become of you?”
Synopsis
An esoteric play portraying the life of poet A. E. Housman focusing specifically on his personal life and love for a college classmate.
Top Cast
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Robert Sean Leonard
Young Housman
Richard Easton
Older Housman
David Harbour
Moses John Jackson
Michael Stuhlbarg
Alfred William Pollard
Byron Jennings
Benjamin Jowett / Henry Labouchére
Paul Hecht
Jerome K. / John Ruskin
Peter McRobbie
Mark Pattison / W.T. Stead
Mark Nelson
Chamberlain
Guy Paul
John Percival Postgate / Robinson Ellis
Martin Rayner
Frank Harris / Walter Pater
Jeff Weiss
Charon
Release History & Theatrical Window
Lyceum Theatre
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Stoppard
- Original Score
- Bob James
- Original Title
- The Invention of Love
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack O'Brien
Tom Stoppard
Bob James
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Stoppard
Writer
Bob James
Original Music Composer
Jack O'Brien
Director
Bob Crowley
Costume Design
Lynette Mauro
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Invention of Love.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Invention of Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Invention of Love about?
An esoteric play portraying the life of poet A. E. Housman focusing specifically on his personal life and love for a college classmate.
Who directed The Invention of Love?
The Invention of Love was directed by Jack O'Brien.
Who stars in The Invention of Love?
The principal cast of The Invention of Love includes Robert Sean Leonard, Richard Easton, David Harbour, Michael Stuhlbarg, Byron Jennings.
When was The Invention of Love released and how long is it?
The Invention of Love was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Invention of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Invention of Love was composed by Bob James.