Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Announces Changes to 2010 Season And Special Events

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey announced today that it will present Harold Pinter's No Man's Land as part of its 2010 Season. No Man's Land replaces the previously announced production of Pinter's The Caretaker. "In January we announced our 2010 Season which included Harold Pinter's The Caretaker. Unfortunately, certain restrictions have recently been placed on the production of this play, and we are no longer able to offer it in our season." said Ms. Monte. "I was very much looking forward to exploring Pinter's work as part of my 20th year, and so I am thrilled to announce that we will be producing Harold Pinter's masterpiece, No Man's Land." The 2010 Season marks the company's 48th year and the 20th Anniversary season of Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte whose 1995 production of Pinter's The Homecoming earned extraordinary critical acclaim.

Complete Works subscriptions, including tickets to all six Main Stage productions, as well as 5-play and 4-play discount ticket packages are now on sale. The Complete Works subscription features up to 43% percent savings off the cost of regular tickets, the best seats to all Main Stage productions; free, easy and unlimited ticket exchanges should schedules change; discounts on additional tickets; and the convenience of having tickets in hand and dates scheduled in advance. Complete Works subscriptions range in price from $105 for Previews to $378 for Opening Nights. Student subscriptions are available for $60. Choose-your-own 5-play and 4-play ticket packages start at $80. Call The Shakespeare Theatre Box Office at 973-408-5600. Call the box office at 973-408-5600. Look for more information at www.ShakespeareNJ.org.

The 2010 Season features six Main Stage productions as well as a production on the Theatre's Outdoor Stage on the campus of The College of St Elizabeth.

The 2010 Season begins with one of William Shakespeare's most raucous comedies, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. Shakespeare's lusty comedy features two wild-spirited, stubborn rebels - Petruchio and Katerina. Artistic director Bonnie J. Monte directs THE TAMING OF THE SHREW which runs June 2 through June 27.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey returns to its popular Outdoor Stage, with Carlo Goldoni's zany commedia masterpiece which has kept audiences in stitches for more than 250 years, THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS. The comedy will be presented at the Greek amphitheatre on the pastoral campus of The College of Saint Elizabeth in Morris Township. The production is directed by Jason King Jones. THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS runs June 23 through August 1.

Back on the Main Stage is ARMS AND THE MAN, George Bernard Shaw's 1894 comedy, which remains one of the world's most popular plays. Directed by Associate Artistic Director Joe Discher, ARMS AND THE MAN begins performances on July 7 and runs through August 1.

Harold Pinter's masterpiece NO MAN'S LAND takes the Main Stage from August 11 through August 29. From one of the world's most important playwrights and the winner of the 2005 Nobel Prize for Literature, NO MAN'S LAND marks Ms. Monte's first return to the mysterious, haunting world of Pinter since her acclaimed production of The Homecoming in 1995. This disturbing and provocative piece offers up Pinter's biting wit and brilliant use of language at its best.

Shakespeare's comedic genius returns to the Main Stage with ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL running September 15 through October 10. Not seen on The Shakespeare Theatre stage in more than a decade, this new vision of Shakespeare's mercurial romance features an ensemble cast of nine actors switching identities as the play moves from Rossillion to Paris to Florence and back again. The production is directed by longtime company member Stephen Fried.

James Goldman's THE LION IN WINTER follows next. This wickedly biting "domestic comedy" of a dysfunctional family dynasty in the year 1183 was nominated for two Tony Awards when it opened on Broadway in 1966, and later was made into an Academy Award winning film.
THE LION IN WINTER will be directed by veteran company member Paul Mullins and runs October 20 through November 14.

To celebrate the Holiday Season, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present the American East Coast premiere of Dodie Smith's beloved British romantic comedy I CAPTURE THE CASTLE, a popular mainstay of the British stage since it was first produced. This 1930's coming-of-age classic is perfect for family audiences. Directed by Cameron Watson, I CAPTURE THE CASTLE runs December 1 through January 2.

2010 Special Events Announced

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will offer several exciting events throughout the year as part of this very celebratory season.

LEND US YOUR EARS, a new series, will offer staged readings of plays that are being considered for future production on the Main Stage. Script-in-hand readings by members of the Shakespeare Theatre's esteemed company of actors will begin with background information on the play and its issues. The readings will be followed by a question and answer and opinion session with the audience in order to get feed-back on the pros and cons of each selection's prospects for future production. The schedule includes: Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare on September 20; The Good Woman of Setzuan by Bertolt Brecht on October 4; and Henry VIII by William Shakespeare on November 15. All readings take place on 7:30 pm at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. Tickets are $15 each or $40 for all three readings. Student prices are $10 each or $25 for all three readings. For more information or to order tickets, call 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.

In celebration of the Halloween season, The Shakespeare Theatre will present SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES, an evening of dramatic readings from classic ghost and horror stories, featuring actors from The Shakespeare Theatre Company and from favorite horror films. The evening will include excerpts from William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft and more, along with spooky sound effects, haunting music, and scary surprises. SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES will be held Monday, October 25 at 7:30 pm at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. Tickets are $32. For more information, or to order tickets, call 973-408-5600 or visit www.Shakespeare NJ.org.

TEA AND TONIC, a "wonderfully British" fundraising event to benefit The Shakespeare Theatre's extensive education programs will be held on Sunday, November 14 at The Park Avenue in Florham Park. Inspired by the strong British influence in the 2010 season, this fall fête features champagne cocktails, Pimm's, tonics and gin; a specialty tea-tasting station; a cigar-rolling station; cucumber sandwiches, scones, strawberries and cream, and other delectable high tea classics. For more information, call the Development Office at 973-236-2998.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Main Stage, the 308-seat F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, is conveniently located in Madison at 36 Madison Avenue (Route 124) at Lancaster Road (on the Drew University campus), just minutes from routes 287, 78 and 10. Parking is free. The Outdoor Stage is located on the campus of the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown. The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre is barrier free with access into the Theatre via a ramp and elevator access to all floors. Wheelchair seating and transfer seating is available. Braille and large print programs are available. Infrared listening devices are available free of charge. Some performances are audio described. Contact the theatre for more information. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.

The acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is an independent, professional theatre company located on the Drew University campus. One of the leading Shakespeare theatres in the nation, serving 100,000 adults and children annually, it is New Jersey's only professional theatre company dedicated solely to Shakespeare's canon and other world classics. Through its distinguished productions and education programs, the company strives to illuminate the universal and lasting relevance of the classics for contemporary audiences.

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