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Photos: The Porters Of Hellsgate Opens HENRY IV PARTS 1 & 2
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024


The Porters of Hellsgate have announced their upcoming production of HENRY IV, PARTS 1 AND 2, by William Shakespeare, directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck, current Associate Artistic Director of Boston Court Pasadena. Check out photos here!

OTHELLO Directed By Sinéad Rushe Will Be Released Online For Streaming
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024


Following its successful run at Riverside Studios last autumn, Sinéad Rushe's polyphonic production of Othello will be available to stream exclusively on Original Online this September.

Review: THE HISTORY PLAYS: RICHARD II, HENRY IV, AND HENRY V at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - Apr 14, 2024


What did our critic think of THE HISTORY PLAYS: RICHARD II, HENRY IV, AND HENRY V at Guthrie Theater?

Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of Guthrie's THE HISTORY PLAYS Set Design
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2024


Watch as Scene Shop Supervisor Jesse Delaney as he breaks down the complex build process happening in the scene shop for the History Plays: RICHARD II, HENRY IV and HENRY V at the Guthrie Theatre. 

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For Shakespeare Productions in Rep at the Guthrie Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 6, 2024


Enjoy a first look into Shakespeare's History Plays and hear from Artistic Director Joseph Haj on the significance of this epic production and the chance to revisit rotating repertory. RICHARD II, HENRY IV and HENRY V make their historic return to the Guthrie stage for the first time in over 30 years beginning March 23.

Guthrie Theater To Present Shakespeare's RICHARD II, HENRY IV And HENRY V In Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2024


Guthrie Theater will present a rotating repertory of Shakespeare's History Plays. Dive into the rich tapestry of historical dramas on stage.

LA's Shakespeare Youth Festival Unveils 2024 Season Featuring JULIUS CAESAR & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024


Shakespeare Youth Festival - the country's youngest Shakespeare company will stage full productions of Shakespeare's classic plays, Julius Caesar, Richard II, and The Tempest in repertory. Learn more about the festival, and see how to purchase tickets.

Shakespeare Youth Festival Reveals Four Plays For 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024


Shakespeare Youth Festival will stage full productions of Shakespeare’s classic plays, Julius Caesar, Richard II, and The Tempest in repertory at the Hudson Theatre located in LA’s historic Theater Row. 

Full cast set for OTHELLO at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023


Trish Wadley Productions has announced full casting for a new version of Shakespeare’s Othello which features Iago played collectively by three actors.

New Version of OTHELLO Will Feature Three Iagos at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023


Trish Wadley Productions has announced initial casting for a new version of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Othello. 

Review: The Stratford Festival's RICHARD II Provides a Fresh New Lens to View a Complicated King Through
by Lauren Gienow - Jul 4, 2023


A visually stunning and unabashedly queer adaptation of William Shakespeare’s RICHARD II is currently on stage at the Stratford Festival’s Tom Patterson Theatre and it allows for a fascinating exploration into the character’s hopes, fears, and sense of identity. Adapted by Brad Fraser and conceived and directed by Jillian Keiley, this production is set in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s and features disco, drugs, and bathhouses as the backdrop for the tragedy that begets young King Richard II as he attempts to maintain his crown.

Revolutionary Adaptation of RICHARD II to Hit the Stage at the Stratford Festival's Tom Patterson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023


Jillian Keiley takes us into the glamorous and gritty world of Studio 54, at its thrilling heights in the late 1970s to early ’80s, with a revolutionary new version of Shakespeare’s Richard II, conceived by Keiley and adapted by Brad Fraser.

Robert Cuccioli, Danny Bolero & More to Star in Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023


Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the casts for this summer’s season. See details about the productions, learn who is starring and more!

RICHARD II to Open in March at The Pear Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2023


The Pear Theatre has announced casting and production details for its next co-production, William Shakespeare's Richard II, with Perspective Theatre Company. The show runs March 9 - 26, 2023 at The Pear Theatre in Mountain View.

Which Broadway Show Has Been Revived the Most?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 4, 2022


This month, the reader question was “What Broadway show has been revived the most?” Taking both plays and musicals into account, and considering works in repertory, these were the findings.

KDC Theatre Brings Shakespeare's HENRY IV to Barons Court Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 7, 2022


London-based theatre company, KDC Theatre, is staging a newly adapted version of William Shakepeare’s historical play Henry IV at Barons Court Theatre, West Kensington, from Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 November.

The Company Theatre Presents RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022


The banishment of beloved nobleman Henry Bolingbroke sets into motion a series of events that threaten to remove King Richard II of England from his throne in this retelling of Shakespeare's classic tale of power and corruption by Rochester's The Company Theatre.

Review: The Festival d'Avignon Presents RICHARD II By Christophe Rauck
by Wesley Doucette - Jul 25, 2022


According to a poll taken in 2016, a little more than half of all British people have seen or read Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. That number dips just below half for Macbeth and Midsummer. The Tempest rounds out the Top 10 at 22% engagement. Deep down in this list at 7%, tucked between Merry Wives of Windsor and Love's Labour's Lost, is Richard II. This obscurity was seen as a feature not a bug for Jean Vilar when he opened the first Festival d'Avignon with Richard II in 1947. Since this performance, the play has become something of a hallmark of French theatre. This year, Christophe Rauck adds his own directorial vision at the Festival's Gymnase du Lycée Aubanel with Micha Lescot in the title role.

Photos: Pittsburgh Public Theater Announces Winners Of The 28th Annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022


Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the winners of the 28th Annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest. This year’s contest was held at the O'Reilly Theater on Monday, February 28 for invited guests and streamed live on Facebook.

Winners Announced For the Pittsburgh Public Theater's 28th Annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2022


Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the winners of the 28th Annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest. This year’s contest was held at the O'Reilly Theater on Monday, February 28 for invited guests and streamed live on Facebook.

Instant Shakespeare Company To Present English History Cycle From Edward II Through Richard III
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2021


The Instant Shakespeare Company will present readings on Zoom from Edward II to Richard III by William Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Thirteen Plays covering English History from 1311 through 1485 from Saturday October 9 through November 6. These will be presented on Zoom and livestreamed to the Instant Shakespeare Company on YouTube.

Shakespeare@home Presents Final Episode Of RICHARD II This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2020


Shakespeare@ Home, the new audio-play series' third and final episode of Richard II will be available for free streaming and downloading on Sunday, July 19th at 7PM. Artistic Director Sean Hagerty of Shakespeare@ has created this new, all-free 'radio play' season, responding to the COVID-19 epidemic.

Stream and Download Shakespeare@Home's Final 'Radio Play' Episode of RICHARD II Through July 19th
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2020


Shakespeare@ Home, the new audio-play series' third and final episode of Richard II will be available for free streaming and downloading on Sunday, July 19th at 7PM.

SHAKESPEARE@HOME Presents Episode Two of RICHARD II
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020


Shakespeare@ Home, the new audio-play series presents Episode Two of Richard II on Thursday, July 9th at 7PM for free download.

Shakespeare@ Home Launches RICHARD II Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2020


Shakespeare@ Home, this new audio-play series launches Richard II, tomorrow,  Wednesday, July 1st at 7PM for free download.

King Richard II History

Other Productions of King Richard II

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1951   Broadway
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1956   Broadway
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1978   Off-Broadway
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1982   Off-Broadway
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1987   Off-Broadway
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1998   Off-Broadway
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2006   Off-Broadway
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2011   Off-Broadway Pearl Theatre Company Production
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2011   West End Donmar Warehouse Production
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2021   Off-Broadway Shakespeare in the Park Production
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King Richard II - Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Ralph Fiennes
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Jonathan Kent
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Play Oliver Ford Davies
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival - Play Richard II

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