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BWW Review: Marietta's New Theatre in the Square Brings a Fresh Take on Shakespeare's Beloved HAMLET
by Gracie McBride - October 4, 2016

If you read Hamlet in school, it's probably ingrained into your brain as a boring old play about power hungry people who deliver famous soliloquies. Or perhaps you're one of those cool theater geeks who actually enjoys reading plays from the 1600's and thinks you know Hamlet  pretty well. Well whatever your experience with Hamlet has been in the past, be prepared to have your world turned at this gender-swapped, modern version of Shakespeare's Hamlet at Marietta's New Theatre in the Square.

ShawChicago to Stage James Barrie's Lost Epic SHAKESPEARE'S LEGACY
by BWW News Desk - October 3, 2016

ShawChicago presents Shakespeare's People, a collection of the Bard's most coveted words, and the American premiere of James Barrie's lost epic, Shakespeare's Legacy. It premiered 100 years ago, was lost, and later uncovered at the University of Chicago library. This one-night performance is part of the Shakespeare 400 celebration in Chicago. It will take place on October 24 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610.

OTHELLO Kicks off 16-17 Season for Vanderbilt University Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 30, 2016

Melding Italian Renaissance elements with contemporary street art to signify a 'clash of cultures,' Vanderbilt University Theatre's production of Othello, one of Shakespeare's most powerful dramas and the first VUT production of the 2016-17 season, opens tonight at Neely Auditorium on the Nashville campus.

Company Chordelia to Explore One of Shakespeare's Most Complex Women in LADY MACBETH: UNSEX ME HERE
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016

Company Chordelia has announced the dates of its premiere performances and tour of the company's new dance theatre show Lady Macbeth: unsex me here.

Kentucky Shakespeare to Stage TITUS ANDRONICUS in Butchertown
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016

Kentucky Shakespeare presents William Shakespeare's bloodiest thriller, Titus Andronicus in an empty warehouse in Butchertown behind Play Louisville.

BWW Review: LOVE'S LABEERS LOST at LiveArtDC and Grain of Sand Theatre - Shakespeare in a Frat House
by Jenny Minich - September 30, 2016

LOVE'S LABEERS LOST is Shakespeare in a frat house in a bar. Director Sara Bickler has always wanted to direct Shakespeare's LOVE'S LABOURS LOST, a little produced comedy without a happy ending.

RSC to Broadcast KING LEAR in US Cinemas This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016

Beginning November 4, 2016, the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Shakespeare's King Lear will play in select movie houses across North America.

BWW Review: CURATE SHAKESPEARE: AS YOU LIKE IT at TCC A Farcical Journey
by Natali Andres - October 2, 2016

A difficult task taken on with passion and dedication by Director Jacob Harrelson who took one month and a whole lot of chaos and turned it into a hilarious piece that creeps into the crevices of the mind and heart.

MACBETH to Play the Contemporary Theater Company This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016

Double, double toil and trouble: Shakespeare's spooky tragedy, Macbeth, is coming to the Contemporary Theater Company just in time for Halloween, running October 14 through November 12.

Theatre for a New Audience Teams with New York Public Library for 'FIRST FOLIO' Event
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016

Theatre for a New Audience and The New York Public Library will mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death with a viewing of a First Folio followed by a conversation among scholars and conservators on the Folio's innovative origins, its history as a wildly coveted (and carefully conserved) artifact, and its continued role in the robust afterlife of Shakespeare.

Photo Flash: Chukwudi Iwuji, Michael Sexton and More Take Part in 'CORIOLANUS' Public Forum
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016

The Public Theater recently continued its 2016 Fall Public Forum line-up, featuring an exciting series of one-night-only events and expanded audience engagement programming to explore the ideas and themes presented on The Public Theater's stages, with a reading of Shakespeare's Coriolanus last night at Joe's Pub. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Midsommer Flight's Holiday Show TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016

Midsommer Flight continues its fifth season of free Shakespeare programming, presenting a remount of last year's hit, a free indoor production of the comedy Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, directed by Midsommer Flight's Producing Artistic Director Beth Wolf and music directed by Midsommer Flight's Resident Music Director Elizabeth Rentfro in partnership with the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Dedicated to presenting high quality, accessible productions of Shakespeare's plays, Midsommer Flight is a proud arts partner with the Chicago Park District.

Hamlet Isn't Dead to Mount THE MERCHANT OF VENICE as Musical Adventure
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016

Hamlet Isn't Dead presents The Merchant of Venice, directed by Artistic Director David Andrew Laws.

BWW Article: A Tale Of Two Tituses
by Keith Waits - September 27, 2016

One of Shakespeare's earliest plays. One of Shakespeare's bloodiest and goriest plays. One of Shakespeare's least frequently performed plays.

BBW Review: Long Live KING CHARLES III
by Maria Rita Meli - September 26, 2016

Is England prepared for Prince Charles' ascension to the throne after the death of Queen Elizabeth II? King Charles III, making its regional premiere in the Arizona Theatre Company's 50th anniversary season, explores his possible future reign.

BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Shakespeare Theatre Company - A Fascinating Contemporary Treat
by Charles Shubow - September 26, 2016

Director Alan Paul takes risks with Shakespeare's classic tale of romance and tragedy.

Listen to 'Gotta Get Out' from LIKE YOU LIKE IT Studio Cast Recording, Out Today!
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016

Broadway Records today released the star-studded studio cast recording of LIKE YOU LIKE IT. Scroll down for a first listen to 'Gotta Get Out,' featuring Alison Luff, Patti Murin, Robin de Jesus, Sam Underwood, Derek Klena, Kate Rockwell, Aaron Riesebeck and the ensemble!

$10K Grant Supports FSU/Asolo Conservatory's 'Shakespeare in the Gardens' Show
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training today announced that it is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

Donmar Warehouse's All-Female THE TEMPEST Begins Tonight at King's Cross
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016

Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading will compose original music for Phyllida Lloyd's forthcoming production of The Tempest. The songs will be set to Shakespeare's words in the Donmar's new all-female production which starts performance from tonight 23rd September.

LIKE YOU LIKE IT Studio Cast Recording Released Today
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016

The star-studded studio cast recording of LIKE YOU LIKE IT is out digitally and in stores today, September 23, 2016, via Broadway Records.

Brown/Trinity Rep to Present THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and THE WINTER'S TALE
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016

The Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs kick off their season by breathing new life into two of Shakespeare's classics. The Taming of the Shrew, under the direction of Kate Bergstrom ('18), runs October 20-23, 2016 and The Winter's Tale, directed by Mauricio Salgado ('18) runs November 3-6, 2016.

MOBILE UNIT'S HAMLET, Starring Chukwudi Iwuji, Opens Tonight at The Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016

The Public Theater's MOBILE UNIT'S Hamlet officially opens at the The Public Theater's Shiva Theater tonight, September 22, for a run through Sunday, October 9. 

Shakespeare in the Square to Stage CORIOLANUS: FROM MAN TO DRAGON This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2016

Shakespeare in the Square will present Coriolanus: From Man to Dragon - the debut production from the Combative Theatre Co. - for a limited engagement from November 4 to 20.

Northern Stage to Present a Daring Production of MACBETH at Barrette Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2016

William Shakespeare's Macbeth runs live on stage at the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction, VT, September 28 through October 23. For tickets and information, call 802-296-7000 or visit www.northernstage.org. Tickets start at $15 for students and $30 for adults.

Cast Set for Alley Theatre's 70th Season Opener A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2016

Gregory Boyd, Artistic Director of the Alley Theatre, has announced the cast and creative team of the Hubbard Theatre season opener, William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.  


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