Fermat's Last Tango

Summary Fermat's Last Tango was inspired by the achievements of Princeton University Mathematics Professor Andrew Wiles, who in June 1993 presented a proof to the theorem first set forth by French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in 1637. "Fermat's Last Tango" is a musical fantasia based on the true encounter between mathematician Andrew Wiles and Fermat's last theorem. The music composed by Joshua Rosenblum, the book by his wife Joanne Lessner, and the clever lyrics by the pair provide extraordinary entertainment. The play makes a clear statement about the enduring importance of mathematics and its intellectual impact over the millennia. View more details

Fermat's Last Tango

Directed : David Stern

Written : Joanne Sydney Lessner Joshua Rosenblum

Stars : Christianne Tisdale Gilles Chiasson Edwardyne Cowan Mitchell Kantor

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Genres : Fantasy Drama Musical

Release date : Feb 13, 2001

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Summary Fermat's Last Tango was inspired by the achievements of Princeton University Mathematics Professor Andrew Wiles, who in June 1993 presented a proof to the theorem first set forth by French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in 1637. "Fermat's Last Tango" is a musical fantasia based on the true encounter between mathematician Andrew Wiles and Fermat's last theorem. The music composed by Joshua Rosenblum, the book by his wife Joanne Lessner, and the clever lyrics by the pair provide extraordinary entertainment. The play makes a clear statement about the enduring importance of mathematics and its intellectual impact over the millennia. View more details

Details

Genres : Fantasy Drama Musical

Release date : Feb 13, 2001

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

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