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BWW Review: Double the Fun with Seattle Shakes THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Jay Irwin - September 21, 2015

It's one of Shakespeare's more raucous comedies so in order to do it right it's best to just let it happen and not get in its way too much. Luckily director Jane Nichols and the folks at Seattle Shakespeare Company understand that about "The Comedy of Errors" but that didn't stop them from adding in some glorious bits of slapstick and physical comedy to this already funny tale, elevating it to hilarious.

Daniel Craig to Take on OTHELLO Off-Broadway?
by Jessica Khan - September 17, 2015

Daniel Craig, who last starred on Broadway opposite his wife Rachel Weisz in Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL, recently expressed a desire to 'do some theater in New York' but not on Broadway. Well, someone was listening!

Four Clowns Stages HAMLET at Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles, Now thru 10/10
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2015

Los Angeles' favorite clown troupe Four Clowns, still buzzing from the success of their recent award-winning Hollywood Fringe Festival engagement, teams up with the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles for an all new take on one of the Bard's most popular works. Four Clowns presents Hamlet will run for eight performances only, Fridays and Saturdays from tonight, September 18 - October 10, 2015, all shows at 8:00pm.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Launches Seattle Shakespeare's 25th Anniversary Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2015

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, a fast and funny farce filled with mixed up mayhem, leads off Seattle Shakespeare Company's 25th Anniversary Season. Directed by Jane Nichols, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS will play at the Leo K. Theatre at Seattle Repertory Theatre, tonight, September 17-October 11, 2015.

Shakespeare in the Streets Presents TWELFTH NIGHT This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2015

An artful adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, will be featured in the fourth annual, wildly popular, Shakespeare in the Streets, it was announced today by Rick Dildine, Artistic and Executive Director for Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. The event is scheduled today through Saturday, Sept. 17-19, on N. 14th Street in the Old North neighborhood.

BWW Review: All Hail! Trinity Opens 2015-16 Season with Commendable JULIUS CAESAR
by Veronica Bruscini - September 16, 2015

Trinity Repertory Company kicks off its season in style with a smart, gripping production of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

KING LEAR Rounds Out Shakespeare Dallas' 2015 Season, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015

O! Let me not be mad, not mad, sweet heaven; keep me in temper; I would not be mad. There is no reason to be mad as the 2015 season of Shakespeare in the Park comes to a close. Shakespeare Dallas has one more treat in store for its audiences; Shakespeare's classic, KING LEAR.

COMEDY OF ERRORS Launches Seattle Shakespeare's 25th Anniversary Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015

Seattle Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director George Mount announced plans for the company's 25th Anniversary season that includes performances at the Leo K. Theatre, the return of directors Jeff Steitzer, David Quicksall, and Victor Pappas, and the mainstage directing debuts of Jane Nichols and Vanessa Miller

Photo Flash: First Look at Anne Scurria and More in Trinity Rep's JULIUS CAESAR
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2015

Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Company, under the leadership of Richard L. Bready Artistic Director Curt Columbus kicks off their 2015-2016 season, Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers with William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR, directed by Associate Artistic Director Tyler Dobrowsky. Julius Caesar runs now through October 11, 2015 in Trinity Rep's Dowling Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW Review: SHAKESPEARE'S LAST NIGHT OUT, More than just a Simple Tavern Musical
by Ellen Dostal - September 15, 2015

This one act play with music was the surprise of my weekend. Not because of what I already knew about it, of course, based on press materials and previous word of mouth from friends who saw it at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, but because of something no one had thought to mention. That for all its rowdy comedy, bawdy innuendo and drunken delights, Michael Shaw Fisher has written, and performs, a piece that reveals Shakespeare's heart in moments of genuine vulnerability making it more than simply a passing fringe fancy. This one man 75-minute Elizabethan tavern musical could easily tour the country in every intimate venue, educational setting, pub or cabaret house smart enough to book it.

Shakespeare Dallas Announces 2015-16 Complete Works Season
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2015

When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain. Or perhaps during the 2015-16 season of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.

RSC's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Screens Tonight at Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2015

The Folger Shakespeare Library continues its collaboration with Picturehouse Entertainment to bring the Royal Shakespeare Company from Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon to Washington, D.C. with a screening of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE tonight, September 12th at 7:00pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2015

Below, get a first look at Shakespeare Off-Broadway's production of THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, opening this evening at the historic Players Theatre in Greenwich Village!

TWELFTH NIGHT Set for Asolo Rep's 2015 New Stages Tour This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 9, 2015

Asolo Repertory Theatre presents the sixth annual New Stages Tour, an FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production of William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT, which will perform throughout October and November 2015.

Photo Flash: First Look at Wolfbane Productions' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2015

Wolfbane Productions, the premiere theatre company based out of Appomattox, VA, is now debuting their 90's pop adaptation of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, onstage now through September 12, 2015. Returning to the beautiful grounds of the Devils Backbone Brewing Company, this outdoor event is staged amidst the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains at 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA 22967. Scroll down for a first look at the cast onstage!

Pearl Theatre Opens 2015-16 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2015

The Pearl Theatre Company begins its 2015-2016 season with Bedlam Theater Artistic Director Eric Tucker's fresh take on William Shakespeare's classic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, following a highly successful engagement of the production at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival this summer.

Aaron Posner & Teller Helm Larry Yando in Chicago Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2015

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents Shakespeare's spectacular tale of revenge and romance -- The Tempest -- staged by award-winning directors Aaron Posner and Teller, of the magic duo Penn & Teller. This inventive reimagining features the music of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, as well as choreography from the pioneering dance troupe Pilobolus led by Associate Artistic Director Matt Kent.

Photo Flash: DUP's New Take on Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET
by BWW News Desk - September 6, 2015

Manila, Philippines-- Dulaang UP (DUP) celebrates its 40th theater season with the theme “20/20 Vision: Clarity . Originality. Perspective.” For its premiere offering, DUP presents #R

Marin Shakespeare Company's RICHARD III Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 4, 2015

Marin Shakespeare Company, Marin County's professional, awarding-winning outdoor summer Shakespeare festival, continues its 2015 season with 'Richard III.'

The Drilling Company Brings THE TAMING OF THE SHREW to Bryant Park Today
by BWW News Desk - September 4, 2015

Sometimes the battle of the sexes is not enough. The Drilling Company reads turf wars and class consciousness into its production of 'The Taming of the Shrew,' to be presented today, September 4, through September 20 as part of Bryant Park Shakespeare, directed by Alessandro Colla.

Stratford Festival's KING LEAR, ANTONY & CLEOPATRA and KING JOHN to Air on CBC-TV, Beginning Sunday
by BWW News Desk - September 3, 2015

The Stratford Festival comes to CBC-TV this September with spectacular performances of KING LEAR, ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA and KING JOHN, captured live in HD and presented uninterrupted. These productions are the first in the Stratford Festival HD initiative, which will see all of Shakespeare's plays filmed over the next 10 years, making them available to audiences nationwide and around the world.

Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Laurence and Annette O'Toole in HAMLET IN BED
by BWW News Desk - September 2, 2015

HAMLET IN BED, written by Michael Laurence and directed by Lisa Peterson, is currently in previews for a September 17, 2015 opening. HAMLET IN BED plays at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly Place. Joining Mr. Laurence in the cast is Annette O'Toole. The production runs through Sunday, October 25. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars in action below!

RSC's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE to Screen at Folger Theatre Next Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 1, 2015

The Folger Shakespeare Library continues its collaboration with Picturehouse Entertainment to bring the Royal Shakespeare Company from Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon to Washington, D.C. with a screening of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE on Saturday, September 12th at 7:00pm.

BWW Review: Head Trick Theatre's Pastorally Pleasing AS YOU LIKE IT
by Andria Tieman - August 31, 2015

Shakespeare in the park is one of the best parts of summer, and it's exciting that Head Trick Theatre has mounted a production that is affordable, family-friendly and energetic.  AS YOU LIKE IT is the perfect outdoor production, and using the beautiful woods of Blackstone Park as its backdrop, and very minimal sets that allow the dialogue and performances to shine as they should.

BWW Review: A 'Midsummer' to End All Summers
by Kristen Morale - August 30, 2015

Watching Shakespeare's play come to life on the sandy shores of Chatham, Massachusetts is a rather interest thing to behold. Hippolyta lounges on a beach chair near the ocean while the mischievous Puck jovially dances onto the stage wearing an Anglers jersey. Cape Cod is to be found everywhere, yet Monomoy has still managed to keep the Shakespearean spirit alive and well in its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The characters have remained the same: Theseus and Hippolyta still plan on being wed, Helena entreats after the love and affection of the unwilling Demetrius, who instead views the fair Hermia as his darling one - a love interest shared with the doting Lysander, whom Hermia finds dear. The fairy King and Queen, in addition to those that serve them, still wreak havoc on the lives of each other as well as on the unsuspecting humans below, stealing from them their gift of free will and forcing them to see what they would not have otherwise seen. A group of men anticipating their performance before Theseus and his new bride at their wedding run into trouble when their lead is given an animal's head. Confusion and inexplicable events still run rampant, and this story remains as entertaining and riveting as ever - this is without a doubt true.


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