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New York: The Studio at Cherry Lane Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Source, American Theatre of Actors, Naked Angels Lab, Target Margin Theater, Gotham Radio Theatre. Regional: The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Quintessence Theatre Group, American Shakespeare Center, Stages at Camden County College, The Growing Stage, The Playground Theatre

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Shakespeare Project Of Chicago to Open 30th Anniversary With MEASURE FOR MEASURE

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will celebrate its 30th anniversary with free performances of MEASURE FOR MEASURE, exploring themes of power and corruption in four Chicagoland venues.
The Oak Park Festival Theatre to Present ROMEO & JULIET in July

Experience ROMEO & JULIET under the stars as Oak Park Festival Theatre brings the classic Shakespearean tragedy to life in the park. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Jordan Barbour to Lead Quintessence Theatre Group's Live Reading of OTHELLO

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, is bringing the world of William Shakespeare into our homes with a reading of his classic tragedy, Othello. This reading, on Wednesday May 6 at 7:30 p.m., will be streamed on Facebook (www.facebook.com/QuintessenceTheatre) and on the company's website www.qtgrep.org.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of HAMLET

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 25th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's great revenge tragedy HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK, running Oct. 11-19, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including a new venue for this season, the Des Plaines Public Library.
Photo Flash: First Look At THE WINTER'S TALE At Goodman Theatre

No modern American director is better at making a play's iconic moments pop with fresh irreverence' (Chicago Tribune). Artistic Director Robert Falls reimagines The Winter's Tale-one of William Shakespeare's final and most wildly theatrical works-following his celebrated revivals of Measure for Measure (2013) and King Lear (2006) at Goodman Theatre. 
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of MOBY DICK - REHEARSED, Orson Welles's Adaptation Of Herman Melville's Novel

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents a special production of MOBY DICK-REHEARSED, Orson Welles's adaption of Herman Melville's novel, for two performances: March 15 at the Niles-Maine District Library and March 16 at the Newberry Library. The theatrical reading is part of the Newberry's special exhibition celebrating the 200th anniversary of Melville's birth - 'Melville: Finding America at Sea.' Admission is free and registration is required at both venues.
Granbury Theatre Company's INTO THE WOODS Wins Best Musical at the Column Awards

Granbury Theatre Company's Into the Woods was co-winner of the Best Musical award at the 20th Annual Column Awards Gala on February 24, 2019, at the Irving Arts Center.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of Bloody Revenge Tragedy TITUS ANDRONICUS

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's gory tragedy TITUS ANDRONICUS, running Jan. 11-17, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two new venues for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of Bloody Revenge Tragedy TITUS ANDRONICUS

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's gory tragedy TITUS ANDRONICUS, running Jan. 11-17, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two new venues for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of Rarely Seen PERICLES

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare and Wilkins's rarely seen epic romance PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE, running Oct. 19-25, 2018, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two venues new for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of Rarely Seen PERICLES

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare and Wilkins's rarely seen epic romance PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE, running Oct. 19-25, 2018, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two venues new for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of Rarely Seen PERICLES

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare and Wilkins's rarely seen epic romance PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE, running Oct. 19-25, 2018, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two venues new for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.
BWW Review: THE 39 STEPS at Gretna Theatre

The 39 Steps is a prime example of big things coming in small packages. The cast of four expertly portray over 150 characters in a show with aspects of espionage, mystery, thrills, and comedy...lots and lots of comedy.
Photo Flash: Quintessence Theatre Group Present Twain's THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER

Quintessence Theatre Group celebrates its 8th birthday with the second production of its new Family Classics Series: a world premiere of Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper. Adapted and directed by Quintessence ensemble member Josh Carpenter, The Prince and the Pauper is one of Mark Twain's best works of young adult fiction - a humorous and poignant tale of class consciousness, mistaken identity and self-discovery set in Tudor England. All performances are at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, 19119. To purchase tickets, visit www.Quintessencetheatre.org or call 215.987.4450.
Quintessence Theatre Group Present Twain's THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER

Quintessence Theatre Group celebrates its 8th birthday with the second production of its new Family Classics Series: a world premiere of Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper. Adapted and directed by Quintessence ensemble member Josh Carpenter, The Prince and the Pauper is one of Mark Twain's best works of young adult fiction - a humorous and poignant tale of class consciousness, mistaken identity and self-discovery set in Tudor England. All performances are at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, 19119. To purchase tickets, visit www.Quintessencetheatre.org or call 215.987.4450.
BWW Review: COMPLETE WORKS OF WM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)(REVISED) at DE Theatre Company

Madcap. Zany. Sophisticated Marx Brothers. Come one, come all to a Shakespearean jihad at DE Theatre Company with THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WM. SHAKESPEARE (abridged and revised). Cliff Notes on speed (even though the opening scene introduced Bob Cratchit. Wrong playwright, fellows. HA.)
Madness and Mayhem With 3 MEN IN TIGHTS Delights the Holidays

Hold onto your codpiece! Delaware Theatre Company brings revisionist Elizabethan theater to the boards. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF William Shakespeare (abridged) REVISED re-creates all 37 of William Shakespeare's plays in no less than 97 minutes portrayed by 3 very nimble actors from November 29-December 23, 2017.
Madness and Mayhem With 3 MEN IN TIGHTS Delights the Holidays

Hold onto your codpiece! Delaware Theatre Company brings revisionist Elizabethan theater to the boards. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF William Shakespeare (abridged) REVISED re-creates all 37 of William Shakespeare's plays in no less than 97 minutes portrayed by 3 very nimble actors from November 29-December 23, 2017.
Quintessence Theatre Group Extends LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Through 10/29

Quintessence Theatre Group began this week with the announcement that they are extending Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece, Long Day's Journey into Night. They are adding four performances and will close Sunday, October 29.
Quintessence Theatre Group to Stage O'Neill's Masterpiece LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

Quintessence Theatre Group brings Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece Long Day's Journey into Night to life as the second show of its 8th Season. The company's first modern American classic takes center stage at the Sedgwick Theater, October 4-22. Opening Night is Today, October 7 at 7 p.m.

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