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Washington Irving

(writer and amateur actor)
Tom Aldredge, a versatile and prolific actor, brought depth and nuance to his role as the Narrator/Mysterious Man in Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods," earning Tony Award nominations for both the original 1987 production and the 2002 revival. more...
Williams Charles Macready

(Astor Place (Macbeth), English)
Brian Bedford, celebrated for his versatility and depth in classical theater, was one of the finest Shakespearean actors of his generation, making his mark with a Tony Award-winning performance in "The School for Scandal" in 1971 and his last Broadway appearance as Lady Bracknell in the 2011 production of "The Importance of Being Earnest." more...
James Bridges (u/s)
Peter Arnold
(Applause Books)
Charles Clark
John Ryder (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Edwin Forrest (u/s)
George Bradshaw
(Applause Books)
Scott
Williams Charles Macready (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Frederick Wemyss (u/s)
Mr. Blakely
Washington Irving (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Catherine Forrest

(wife of Edwin, English)
Miss Anne Holland
Miss Jane Bass (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Mrs. Pope

(Astor Place (Lady Macbeth))
Mr. Blakely (u/s)
Mr. Chippindale
Tilton (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Miss Wemyss

(an aspiring actress, daughter of Frederick Wemyss)
Katie Finneran, a two-time Tony Award winner known for her standout performances in Broadway revivals like Noises Off and Promises, Promises, also graced the stage in Two Shakespearean Actors. more...
Edwin Forrest

(Broadway Theatre (Macbeth; Metamora))
Victor Garber, renowned for his extensive work across film, television, and stage, brought his acclaimed talent to the role of Horace Vandergelder in the Broadway hit *Hello, Dolly!* opposite Bernadette Peters. more...
Agnes Robertson

(actress and Boucicault's wife, English/Scottish)
John Ryder

(Broadway Theatre (fills in as Macduff), English & )
Miss Helen Burton

(Broadway Theatre (2nd Witch; Goodenough))
Judy Kuhn, who graced the stage in the Lincoln Center Theatre's production of Two Shakespearean Actors, has an illustrious career with notable Broadway appearances in Fun Home and Les Miserables, earning multiple Tony and Drama Desk nominations. more...
Tilton

(Broadway Theatre (Porter; Church))
Peter Arnold (u/s)
Robert Jones
Thomas Fisher (u/s)
(Applause Books)
James Bridges

(Astor Place (Young Siward, 3rd Witch, Ross))
Miss Anne Holland (u/s)
Miss Helen Burton (u/s)
Miss Wemyss (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Frederick Wemyss

(Astor Place (Siward, Old Man))
John Sefton
Scott (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Agnes Robertson (u/s)
Catherine Forrest (u/s)
Mrs. Pope (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Charles Clark (u/s)
George Bradshaw (u/s)
John Sefton (u/s)
Mr. Chippindale (u/s)
Robert Jones (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Dion Boucicault

(playwright and actor, English/Irish)
Eric Stoltz, who made his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theatre's acclaimed revival of "Our Town," has seamlessly transitioned from theatre to both studio and independent films, earning a Tony Award nomination for his performance. more...
Miss Jane Bass

(Broadway Theatre (1st Witch))
Dion Boucicault (u/s)
Thomas Fisher
(Applause Books)

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Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Two Shakespearean Actors — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Brian Bedford
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Play Zeljko Ivanek
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Play Brian Bedford
1992 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Zeljko Ivanek
1992 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Brian Bedford

Production Team

Jules Fisher Lighting Designer
Jane Greenwood Costume Designer
Bob James Composer
(Incidental Music)
Orchestrator
David Jenkins Scenic Designer
Jeff Ladman Sound Designer
Greg Meeh Projection Designer
Jack O'Brien Director

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