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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
BWW Reviews: POTTED POTTER at The Bushnell is Mischief Mangled
by Jacques Lamarre - May 18, 2013

POTTED POTTER has critic taking Dolores Umbridge. (more...)

Lantern Theater Company Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013

In the midst of another record-breaking year of sold out performances and extended runs, Lantern Theater Companyannounces the productions that will comprise its 20th anniversary season in 2013/14. The season will begin with the Philadelphia premiere of Jane Austen's Emma in an adaptation by Michael Bloom, directed by Lantern Associate Artistic Director Kathryn MacMillan. During the holidays, the Lantern will present a world premiere adaptation of Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales, a co-creation by Lantern Artistic Director Charles McMahon and Philadelphia creator/performer Sebastienne Mundheim. In the spring, Lantern Artistic Director Charles McMahon directs William Shakespeare's epic tragedy Julius Caesar. The season will close with the Philadelphia premiere of South African playwright Athol Fugard's newest play, The Train Driver. (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center Presents 'An Evening with Joss Whedon', 5/29
by Movies News Desk - May 16, 2013

The filmmaker conversation will follow a special sneak preview of his bold and modern adaptation of Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, opening at the Film Society on Friday, June 7. (more...)

Photo Flash: Kevin Kline Visits Off-Broadway's WOMEN OF WILL
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013

Academy Award winner Kevin Kline stopped by to see Tina Packer and Nigel Gore in 'Women of Will' at The Gym at Judson (243 Thompson Street) in Manhattan earlier this week. Check out the photo below! (more...)

Open Air Theatre Announces Full Casting for 2013 Season - Jane Asher, Charlotte Wakefield & More!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013

As previews begin for Timothy Sheader's production of To Kill a Mockingbird this evening, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announce full casting for the 2013 season. (more...)

THE GREAT GATSBY Soundtrack Lands at No. 2 on Billboard Album Chart
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013

The Great Gatsby, the companion album to the Baz Luhrmann-directed movie of the same name, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart this week, selling 136,840 copies and becoming the best-selling movie soundtrack since The Hunger Games. This is the third soundtrack from a Baz Luhrmann film to reach the top three, following William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge! (more...)

Surfside Youth Players Present SCOTTISH PLAY (Junior Edition), 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013

For ONE NIGHT ONLY, Friday May 17th at 7:00 pm, the Surfside Youth Players and their teacher-director Eva Knowles proudly present the culmination of the Spring 2013 semester, SCOTTISH PLAY (Junior Edition), a parody of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. (more...)

THE BOAT FACTORY Set for Brits Off Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to announce the US premiere of THE BOAT FACTORY, written by Dan Gordon and directed by Philip Crawford, coming to Brits Off Broadway direct from the Grand Opera House, Belfast. Produced by Happenstance Theatre Company, THE BOAT FACTORY begins previews on Tuesday, June 4 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 30. Opening Night is Sunday, June 9 at 7:15 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:15 PM; Friday at 8:15 PM; Saturday at 2:15 PM & 8:15 PM; Sunday at 3:15 PM & 7:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). The single ticket price is $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). Tickets are available by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or online at www.59e59.org. For more information, visit www.britsoffbroadway.com. (more...)

OSF Opens Outdoor Elizabethan Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival opens its flagship theatre the weekend of June 14-16 with two Shakespeare productions, Cymbeline and A Midsummer Night's Dream, and a rollicking U.S. premiere of David Farr's The Heart of Robin Hood. (more...)

Michael McDonald, Bob Phillips and More Among Directors, Designers for 2013 PA Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013

From a manor house outside of London to the halls of power in Vienna to the vast plains of Oklahoma, designs for the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 22nd season reflect the diversity of the programming: Shakespeare's Measure for Measure and King Henry VIII, Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, Patrick Barlow's The 39 Steps and Rodgers and Hammerstein's legendary musical, Oklahoma! (more...)

MERCHANT OF VENICE to Play Actors' NET, 5/31-6/16
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013

William Shakespeare's famed 'Merchant of Venice' brings love, greed, revenge and a plea for tolerance to The Heritage Center stage in Morrisville - all wrapped up in the classic tale of three couples seeking love as a vengeful money lender seeks his 'pound of flesh.' (more...)

{Your Name Here} A Queer Theater and The Tank to Present JULIET & ROMEO, 6/15-23
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013

{YOUR NAME HERE} (David Macke, Artistic Director) and The Tank will present William Shakespeare's JULIET & ROMEO, as adapted and directed by Mark Duncan and Conceived by Victoria Tucci. This version takes the story of the star-crossed lovers and recasts them as a lesbian couple set in modern day America. Through this queer lens, the themes of hate become more prescient as we explore what happens when LGBT youth are not given the support they need. (more...)

Donmar's JULIUS CAESAR, LA DIVINA CARICATURA World Premiere and More Set for St. Ann's Warehouse 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013

St. Ann's Warehouse has announced programming highlights of its 2013-14 season, which will kick off in October with the American Premiere of the Donmar Warehouse's tremendously acclaimed all-female production of Julius Caesar. (more...)

We Players to Stage Shakespeare's MACBETH Under Golden Gate Bridge, 8/30-10/6
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013

We Players, in partnership with the National Park Service/ Golden Gate National Recreation Area will present a site-integrated production of Shakespeare's Macbeth at Fort Point, the civil war era fortress located beneath the Golden Gate bridge. The production previews August 30 -September 1, then runs September 5 through October 6, 2013. (more...)

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 5/13/2013
by - May 13, 2013

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 5/13/2013. (more...)

Wayward Productions & Chicago Fusion Theatre Present RICHARD III, Opening 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013

Wayward Productions in association with Chicago Fusion Theatre is pleased to announce the full cast list for the remount of its hit production of William Shakepeare's tragic masterpiece RICHARD III at The Den Theatre. (more...)

The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory Announces Summer Workshops
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013

The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory has announced its "Summer with Shakespeare: Performance Workshops" Students entering grades 3 - 12 can experience what it might be like to travel back in time to the 1600s and be a part of the fun and excitement of Shakespeare's acting company-The King's Men. Summer with Shakespeare is a great way to develop acting skills, make friends, build confidence, and develop an appreciation and understanding of Shakespeare's work. Plus, it's a "malmsey-butt" of fun! (more...)

BWW Review: Bond Meets the Bard at Vaquero Playground
by Nancy Grossman - May 12, 2013

FROM DENMARK WITH LOVE: A 007/HAMLET MASH-UP may be your poison if you know your James Bond movies and the crux of the Shakespeare tragedy. At times difficult to follow, the two vehicles blend better than you might think, thanks to clear direction and an energetic, fun-loving ensemble. Daniel Jones has enough good looks to play both leading men and has his hands full with the Bond girls. Playwright John J. King fulfills his mission to provide mirth while helping to save the earth. (more...)

Random Access Theatre to Set MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING in Golden Age Macao, 6/6-30
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2013

Random Access Theatre presents William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, set in Macao during its Golden Age in the 17th Century as a Portuguese colony and trading post in southeastern China. Shakespeare's witty comedy takes on a new life with a culturally diverse cast and a vivid Chinese/Portuguese inspired design concept. Adapter Jessica Ko and Director Casey Cleverly explode this beloved play to comment on power, race, colonialism, and sex in a wickedly funny and visually striking adaptation. (more...)

OTHELLO: THE REMIX, SHREK and More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Summer 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2013

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) produces a summer program annually featuring a festival of plays-from family musicals to international guest artists to classic and re-imagined productions of Shakespeare's canon-attracting Chicagoans and tourists alike. Over nine million people come to Navy Pier each year, the majority in the summer months, and Chicago Shakespeare is the premier theatrical attraction at the Midwest's most visited site. (more...)

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