The Tragedy of Richard III

Frank Wood, Kristen Connolly, & Bill Irwin Join Kelli O'Hara et al. in Public's KING LEAR; Cast Complete

The Public Theater announced complete casting today for KING LEAR, directed by James Macdonald, beginning preview performances on Tuesday, October 18. Kristen Connolly (Cordelia), Bill Irwin (The Fool), and Frank Wood (Cornwall) will join the company that includes the previously announced Che Ayende (Duke of Burgundy/Knight/Servant), Craig Bockhorn (Doctor), Michael Crane (Oswald), Herb Foster (Old Man/Knight), Seth Gilliam (Edmund), Enid Graham (Goneril), Michael Izquierdo (King of France), Michael McKean (Gloucester), Arian Moayed (Edgar), Kelli O'Hara (Regan), John Douglas Thompson (Kent), Richard Topol (Albany), and Sam Waterston (Lear). (more...)

Photo Flash: A Glimpse at The Public Theater's KING LEAR, Featuring Sam Waterston, Kelli O'Hara and More, in Rehearsal!

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews for KING LEAR, directed by James Macdonald, on Tuesday, October 18. KING LEAR will run through Sunday, November 20 in The Public's Newman Theater with an official press opening on Tuesday, November 8. (more...)

Photo Flash: KING LEAR in Rehearsals at the Public Theater

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews for KING LEAR, directed by James Macdonald, on Tuesday, October 18. KING LEAR will run through Sunday, November 20 in The Public's Newman Theater with an official press opening on Tuesday, November 8. (more...)

Michigan Shakespeare Festival To Run 6/12 -8/12

Preparations began in earnest this week as actors, technical artists and staff converged on Jackson, Michigan for the 2012 season of the Michigan Shakespeare Festival. As sets were being built, costumes sewn and sound and lighting artist were hard at work, the full acting company began rehearsals for Shakespeare's Richard III and Love's Labour's Lost as well as George Bernard Shaw's classic Pygmalion. At the same time, advance ticket sales continue to outpace all previous records. (more...)

Michigan Shakespeare Festival Runs Now thru 8/12

Preparations began in earnest this week as actors, technical artists and staff converged on Jackson, Michigan for the 2012 season of the Michigan Shakespeare Festival. As sets were being built, costumes sewn and sound and lighting artist were hard at work, the full acting company began rehearsals for Shakespeare's Richard III and Love's Labour's Lost as well as George Bernard Shaw's classic Pygmalion. At the same time, advance ticket sales continue to outpace all previous records. (more...)

Shakespeare Orange County to offer Pay What You Will Thursdays Through End of 2012 Season

Back by popular demand for their twenty first anniversary season are Shakespeare Orange County's "PAY WHAT YOU WILL THURSDAYS" (as in Will Shakespeare) at Garden Grove's Festival Amphitheatre. Audiences have the opportunity to "pay what they will" for the remaining Thursday evening performance of The Tragedy of Richard III and three consecutive Thursday evening performances of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Audiences are treated to the magic of professional theatre in an outdoor setting with performances staged under the night sky. Parking is free, and picnic areas are available. (more...)

Kelli O'Hara, Arian Moayed and Richard Topol Join The Public Theater's KING LEAR; Tickets On Sale Now!

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) announced additional casting today for KING LEAR, directed by James Macdonald, running October 18 - November 20 in the Newman Theater with an official press opening on November 8. Che Ayende (Duke of Burgundy/Knight/Servant), Craig Bockhorn (Doctor), Michael Crane (Oswald), Herb Foster (Old Man/Curan), Seth Gilliam (Edmund), Michael Izquierdo (King of France), Arian Moayed (Edgar), Kelli O'Hara (Regan), and Richard Topol (Albany) will join the previously announced Enid Graham (Goneril), Michael McKean (Gloucester), John Douglas Thompson (Kent) and Sam Waterston (Lear). Single tickets, priced at $75-$85, go on sale Tuesday, August 9. Member tickets are $40 and are on sale now. (more...)

Michigan Shakespeare Festival To Run 6/12 -8/12

Preparations began in earnest this week as actors, technical artists and staff converged on Jackson, Michigan for the 2012 season of the Michigan Shakespeare Festival. As sets were being built, costumes sewn and sound and lighting artist were hard at work, the full acting company began rehearsals for Shakespeare's Richard III and Love's Labour's Lost as well as George Bernard Shaw's classic Pygmalion. At the same time, advance ticket sales continue to outpace all previous records. (more...)