THE LORD OF MISRULE Will Be Performed at The Box in August
The Lord of Misrule is an ancient Christmas tradition dating back to Christmas' origins as Saturnalia. A beggar is crowned the Lord of Misrule to preside over drunken mobs and Christmas parties. The Lord of Misrule would often make demands of local gentry (usually more food or booze) and if the gentry failed to meet the demands; the Lord of Misrule would incite a riot against the gentry, destroying property and threatening violence. Basically, charity by force.
Theater for the New City Presents LUDWIG AND BERTIE
'Ludwig and Bertiea?? by Douglas Lackey examines the relationship of two leading twentieth century philosophers, Ludwig Wittgenstein and Bertrand Russell. Theater for the New City (TNC) will present the play's world premiere run September 26 to October 13, directed by Alexander Harrington.
CRY WOLF Announced At The New York Summerfest
CRY WOLF, a new play, follows the story of Connor and Gwen Burns as they return home from their tour in Iraq. As they attempt to return to civilian life, neither can find a way to process their trauma without hurting the other. The lasting damage and the joys of being home mix together until they are unsure if they're actually helping each other or just lashing out to relieve their personal pain. When are they actually there for each other? Are they crying wolf? Will they make it through?
Photo Flash: First Look at RED LIGHT WINTER as Part of The Bridge Residency
The Bridge Production Group presents Adam Rapp's 'Red Light Winter' as part of the The Bridge Residency at the Robert Moss Theatre in Astor Place. With direction by Claire Edmonds, 'Red Light Winter' runs in repertory with Carol Brown's 'Hedda' and original movement piece 'The Sonnets' through October 29th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Performances Added to CABARET AT THE END OF THE WORLD at IRT
Hard Sparks gives the ancients a twist with a pair of shows in rep: Melody Bates and Rebecca Hart's The Cabaret at the End of the World (directed by Joan Jubett), set in a nightclub in Julius Caesar-era Rome; and Bob Bartlett's Bareback Ink (directed by David Drake), a modern queer update of the Ganymede myth, set in a tattoo shop.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Presents Shakespeare's Most Notorious King
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will be available through the month of October when The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, in partnership with Drew University, presents a "double-bill" experience for students and adults. From October 6th - 30th, a single copy of the original First Folio, one of the world's most valuable, rare and influential books will be on public display at Drew University's Mead Hall. The renowned Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C. launched an historic tour of the book in early 2016 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
The Public's TROILUS AND CRESSIDA Opens Tonight at Shakespeare in the Park
The Public Theater recently announced that Louis Cancelmi, last seen as Caliban in the Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tempest, had stepped into the company of Troilus and Cressida as Achilles, replacing David Harbour, who suffered an injury during previews and will be unable to complete the run. The play celebrates its opening tonight, August 9, after a short delay.