Theatre at Washington and Lee, under the direction of Al Gordon, presented "Candide" in May 1999.(Transcript) Theatre at Washington and Lee. "The best of all possible worlds." Candide. Musical Direction by Barry Kolman. Vocal Direction by Scott Williamson. Directed by Al Gordon. Music by Leonard Bernstein. Book by Hugh Wheeler, adapted from Voltaire. Lyrics by Richard Wilbur, John Latouche & Stephen Sondheim. May 21, 22, 24, 1999 -- 8 pm. May 23, 1999 -- 2 pm. Keller Theatre -- Lenfest Center. Tickets and Information 540-463-8000.