Gamut Theatre Presents CLASSICS FEST
Gamut Theatre Group presents Classics Fest: Five shows, over five nights, for $5 tickets each. Classics Fest is a week-long festival of plays and staged readings that celebrate diversity and classic works.
BWW Review: Weirdness Yields Insight in Masterly MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
If we can climb beyond the foothills of the weird norms of the dramatic universe, we can take in how marvelously has Shakespeare anticipated some issues we must confront today. Showing us the Duke's deputy Angelo telling novice nun Isabella that he will save her brother Claudio from the executioner, but as a certain contemporary leader would put it, he a?oeneeds a favor from her, though,a?? or showing us Angelo defending himself from public accusations of sexual harassment by pleading a good reputation we know is maintained only by threats, conspiracy theories, and spurious claims about his accusers, or showing us Angelo getting his way (he thinks) by making promises he has no intention of keeping, Shakespeare conducts us to very familiar territory.
Full Casting Announced For MEASURE FOR MEASURE at CSC
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company continues its 2019-2020 Season with William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, directed by Lise Bruneau. Measure for Measure runs from February 7-23, 2020, with previews February 5-6, and press night on the 7th.
London's 'Drowsy Chaperone' to Close on August 4
The London production of The Drowsy Chaperone, which opened at the Novello Theatre on May 14th, will have its final performance on Saturday, August 4th 2007, following a decision made by the producers.