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Date of Death: April 23, 1616 (52)

Birth Place: Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, ENGLAND

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LaChanze-Helmed WINE IN THE WILDERNESS & More Set for Classic Stage Company 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024


Classic Stage Company has unveiled complete programming for their 2024-25 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Estudiantes Del Conservatorio Nacional De Música Muestran Capacidades Actorales Dentro Del Canto
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2024


Students from the Conservatorio Nacional de Música showcase their acting abilities within their singing performances.

ART/WNY Announces 2024-25 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024


American Repertory Theater of WNY will celebrate the company's 17th season of being a leader in producing new works with the world premieres of four plays written by Western New York playwrights.  

Cast Set for THE BOOK OF WILL at The Shakespeare Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2024


Lauren Gunderson's The Book of Will will play The Shakespeare Theatre this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Classical Theatre of Harlem Unveils Full Cast for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024


The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Carl Cofield.

Kelsey Grammer & Thomas G. Waites MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Extends To July 7
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024


Kelsey Grammer and Thomas G. Waites star in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, which has been extended to run until July 7.

Powerhouse Theater At Vassar College Announces Initial Casting For 38th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024


Vassar College has announced initial casting for the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, featuring Jessica Darrow, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Ngozi Anyanwu, Florencia Lozano, Purva Bedi, Michael Oloyede, and more.

FRIGID New York to Present 2024 Little Shakespeare Festival at UNDER St. Marks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024


FRIGID New York will present the 4th annual Little Shakespeare Festival at UNDER St. Marks this summer. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Possum Point Players Looking for Hair and Wig Stylist for Fall Musical SOMETHING ROTTEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024


Possum Point Players, Director Jim Hartzell and Makeup Chair, Donna deKuyper are looking for help with the fall musical comedy  Something Rotten in the area of wig and hair styling. Learn how to apply!

Single Tickets on Sale for Grand Theatre 2024/25 Season: A Time for Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024


Single tickets are now on sale for Grand Theatre's 24/25 season. Learn about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Vivid Stage Will Host SUMMER SOLOS Every Week in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024


Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present Summer Solos readings every week from July 1 through 24 at 6:30 pm at the Visual Arts Center of NJ at 68 Elm Street in Summit.

Shakespeare Slay Fest Inaugural Season to Take Place in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2024


The inaugural Shakespeare Slay Fest aims to reexamine and challenge traditional interpretations of Shakespeare's work, offering fresh perspectives and diverse voices onstage.

Sacramento Shakespeare Festival to Present JULIUS CAESAR in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2024


Sacramento Shakespeare Festival will present Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare in July. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Academia De Música Antigua De La UNAM Presenta Venus Y Adonis, De John Blow, En La Sala Manuel M. Ponce
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2024


La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), a través de la Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera, presentan a la Academia de Música Antigua de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), bajo la dirección artística de Eunice Padilla, con la participación especial del director invitado Miguel Espinoza y la directora de coro Ethel González-Horta, en un concierto que llevará al público en un viaje a través de la música del barroco europeo.

Photos: Upstart Crows Presents AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2024


Upstart Crows of Santa Fe is presenting And now for something completely different a mash-up of scenes from Shakespeare and Monty Python at The Crows’ Nest (7 Caliente Road, Building 1 - enter through the Fusion Taco lobby), July 12, 13, 14, at 6:30 p.m.. See photos from the production.

Rivertowns Playhouse to Present ACTING SHAKESPEARE INSIDE AMERICA'S WILDERNESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024


Join Rivertowns Playhouse this summer for an immersive Shakespeare experience in America's wilderness, with performances at Irvington Presbyterian Church and Sunset Stages in New Rochelle and Tarrytown. Learn more and see how to attend!

The Classical Theatre Of Harlem to Present PERSON PLACE THING With Randy Cohen And Ty Jones
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024


The Classical Theatre of Harlem will host PERSON PLACE THING featuring Randy Cohen and Ty Jones, exploring personal stories linked to significant places and objects. Learn how to attend!

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Sarah OHara - Jun 12, 2024


Award winning Theatre company Not Too Tame return with their latest production - William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night - and I can say without a doubt, that it is the best Shakespeare production you will see this year.

AFTER LIFE Comes to HK Rep Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024


After Life is headed to Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. This play focuses on how people must select a memory to look back on an entire life, bringing a sensibility and warmth to the audience.

THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA and More Set For RSC's Winter Season at the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024


Alongside one world premiere, three new Shakespeare productions and a major revival going on sale at Stratford, RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, have announced their first Winter season at the Barbican, which sees two critically acclaimed productions transfer from Stratford-upon-Avon.

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