William Shakespeare News
Date Of Birth:
April 23, 1564
Date Of Death:
April 23, 1616 (52)
Birth Place:
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, ENGLAND
Gender:
Male
William Shakespeare News Feeds
Latest News on William Shakespeare
Schoolhouse Theater Presents Local Artists Photo Exhibition RE-STRUCTION, 5/24-6/10
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012
ReStruction, an exhibit in two parts, features "Photo Metaphors," a group of photo montages by Stephen Gordon of Bedford, and "Cameragenics," a series of digital photo manipulations by Alan P. Cohen. The exhibit is being presented by The Schoolhouse Theater and Gallery May 21st through June 10, 2012, in conjunction with the mainstage production of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" that also runs through June 10. ( more...)
|
Judi Dench on the Importance of Shakespeare in Schools
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012
In a recent interview with BBC, Dame Judi Dench chatted about the importance of teaching Shakespeare in schools. Dench commented: " I would like to be doing a Shakespeare play every single night, and I do try to say a sonnet every day... Either it gives you goosebumps or it doesn't, and I heard this morning that some schools have stopped doing Shakespeare on the school curriculum." ( more...)
|
STAGE TUBE: Scenes from 42ND STREET and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Stratford Shakespeare Festival
by Stage Tube - May 23, 2012
In the clips below, watch director Julian Marsh (Sean Arbuckle), actor Billy Lawlor (Kyle Blair) and the company of Pretty Lady convince Peggy Sawyer (Jennifer Rider-Shaw) to take over the lead in the show in 42nd Street, just one of 14 productions that make up the 60th season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Plus, watch a scene from Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in which Benedick (Ben Carlson) meets his "dear Lady Disdain," Beatrice (Deborah Hay), after returning to Messina from military service. Check out the videos below! ( more...)
|
Actors Theatre of Columbus Presents ROBIN HOOD, 5/24-6/24
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2012
Actors Theatre of Columbus will begin their 31st season with an exciting swashbuckling world premiere of Robin Hood in German Villages Schiller Park. The park will be transformed into Sherwood Forest beginning Thursday, May 24th. ( more...)
|
Utah Shakespeare Festival to Present Shakespeare's 38 Plays Over 12 Years
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012
Under the leadership of Artistic Directors David Ivers and Brian Vaughn, the Utah Shakespeare Festival recently announced its commitment to produce all of William Shakespeares 38 plays over the next 12 years in a new program called Complete the Canon. This year, 2012, marks the beginning of the program with the rarely-produced Titus Andronicus, as well as The Merry Wives of Windsor and Hamlet. ( more...)
|
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Hartford Stage's THE TEMPEST, Starring Daniel Davis
by Stage Tube - May 16, 2012
The Tony Award-winning Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director, and Michael Stotts, Managing Director, presents William Shakespeares The Tempest, directed by Darko Tresnjak, playing May 18 through June 10, 2012 (press opening: Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30pm). ( more...)
|
Photo Flash: Daniel Davis et al. in Hartford Stage's THE TEMPEST
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012
The Tony Award-winning Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director, and Michael Stotts, Managing Director, presents William Shakespeares magical masterwork, The Tempest, directed by Darko Tresnjak, playing now through June 10, 2012 (press opening: Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30pm). Tony Award nominee Daniel Davis, best known for his recent NYC roles in Classic Stages The Cherry Orchard, Lincoln Centers The Invention of Love, and the 2004 Broadway revival of La Cage aux Folles, as well as six seasons as Niles the Butler on TVs The Nanny, plays Prospero. See photos of Davis and the rest of the cast on stage below! ( more...)
|
Tennessee Rep Presents Ingram New Works Festival, 5/30-6/9
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012
Tennessee Repertory Theatre has announced its schedule for the Martha R. Ingram New Works Festival. The festival will be held May 30 June 9 and will feature staged readings of new plays from four regional playwrights as well as nationally-renowned playwright Steven Dietz. Dietz is this years recipient of the Ingram New Works Fellowship. ( more...)
|
Resonance Ensemble Presents 10 YEARS/10 DREAMS GALA, 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012
Celebrating 10 years, Resonance Ensemble (Eric Parness, Artistic Director; Rachel Reiner, Managing Director) will revel in classic fashion on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Judson Memorial Meeting Room (55 Washington Square South). This years program is entitled 10 YEARS/10 DREAMS, featuring 10 ten-minute plays inspired by William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. The Gala will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6PM, followed by performances at 7PM. Tickets range from $50-150, are tax-deductible and can be purchased by visiting http://www.resonanceensemble.org/events. ( more...)
|
BWW TV: Ian McDiarmid in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's TIMON OF ATHENS - Show Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 11, 2012
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is currently presenting, William Shakespeare's rarely produced Timon of Athens, directed by CST Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and featuring Tony Award winner Ian McDiarmid in the title role. Performed in CST's Courtyard Theater from through June 10, 2012, Gaines' production also features Sean Fortunato as Flavius, James Newcomb as Apemantus and Danforth Comins as Alcibiades. Performances began April 24, 2012. Production highlights have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below! ( more...)
|
1 2 3 4 … 217 next »
|
|
|