William Shakespeare News

On September 1st at 8pm, The Nuyorican Poets Cafe will honor Mr. John Leguizamo with a lifetime achievement award.

Few names in the modern lexicon can and do raise such vitriolic and vociferous reactions from film fans, Broadway babies and pop culture mavens alike - let alone everybody else - and not only for his classic spate of films, but, even more so because of his tumultuous personal life and the fact it has been painted on pages in the press for decades; yet, no question, the name Roman Polanski does just that. Given what has come to pass in his oft-vaunted career, the perils of his private life have always informed his art in one way or another - from his war-torn orphan upbringing in Europe in a concentration camp to his wife and son's brutal slaying by the Manson Family to the infamous rape case that made him a fugitive to the US; up to the new millennium and the recent HBO documentary examining the court case and, of course, the upcoming feature film, CARNAGE, itself. From the suffocating claustrophobia and bizarre social and sexual proclivity examinations in KNIFE IN THE WATER, REPULSION and CUL-DE-SAC, to his more mainstream US films like the horror classic ROSEMARY'S BABY and, in my critics' opinion one of the finest films ever made, CHINATOWN. Taking into account his seamless stage-to-screen transfer of DEATH AND THE MAIDEN in 1994, Polanski's CARNAGE could very well stand alongside that tremendous achievement as a solid film all its own - even divorced from its theatrical roots - especially judging from the looks of today's just-released trailer for the feature film version, coming out in December as one of the year's most highly-anticipated Oscar-bait entries being released at the end of the year (as always). For those not familiar with the hit source play, GOD OF CARNAGE concerns itself with one evening and the meeting of two couples in Manhattan to discuss their sons' situation in school and over the course of the colorful extended conversation the tables are turned and the parents reveal themselves to be children at heart - in more ways than one.

Green Expo and Shakespeare-On-the-Green return to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, August 20

Antic Disposition will present a brand new production of The Tempest from Saturday 20th August to Saturday 3rd September 2011 at Middle Temple Hall, an Elizabethan venue in which Shakepeare's own company once performed. Set within the grounds of London's leafy legal quarter, the venue will offer theatregoers a unique chance to experience Shakespeare's famous play in a uniquely historic setting.

To see the future one must only look to the past. Like many who came before him and after him, Julius Caesar had the support of the people but the loathing of the players. They conspired. They persuaded.

OpenStage Theatre is coming full circle for its 39th Anniversary Season as they return home with 4 shows in the newly remodeled Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre and go back to their 1973 grassroots with 3 shows in locations throughout Fort Collins.

The Old Globe has announced it's upcoming events from September through December. Among the theatre's offerings are THE TEMPEST, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and SOMEWHERE.

11th Hour Theatre Company is kicking off its season with the return of one of their most popular productions ever.

Asolo Repertory Theatre will present an FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of the New Stages project HAMLET REDUX, a 60 minute adaptation from the play by William Shakespeare.

Asolo Repertory Theatre presents an FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of the New Stages project HAMLET REDUX, a 60 minute adaptation from the play by William Shakespeare. As a second successful touring season begins, New Stages will reach out to schools, organizations and creative venues across the state. New this year: Two companies will tour, creating more opportunities for performances and dialogue within our communities. This new adaptation by Stephanie Fleischmann and Dmitry Troyanovsky and directed by Dmitry Troyanovsky, embarks on a one month-plus tour on October 4th; special Opening Night public performances in the Cook Theatre will be on October 6th at 6 pm & 8:30 pm.

SHN will present The Bridge Project production of RICHARD III by William Shakespeare featuring Kevin Spacey with Sam Mendes directing.

Marin Shakespeare Company will present 'The Tempest' by William Shakespeare, as directed by Jon Tracy. The Tempest is a magical, mysterious exploration of revenge, forgiveness and the transitory nature of dreams.

From August 19TH, 2011 to September 4TH, 2011 Theater Works will Produce William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

City Parks Foundation brings the SummerStage theater program to East River Park from August 27 until September 2.

There could scarcely be a more provocative start to the season-or a more vivid way to experience Shakespeare's beloved final play.

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Interim Managing Director Joshua Borenstein, will be hosting Non-Equity auditions for its 2011-2012 Season.

Celebrating its 18th anniversary season in 2011/12, Lantern Theater Company announces a slate of plays and events that illustrate the company's ongoing commitment to celebrating the best in classic and contemporary playwriting.

A.R.T. American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will present The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, opening the A.R.T.'s 2011-2 season tonight, August 17 at the Loeb Drama Center. The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin, is adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks and Diedre Murray, and directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus. Check out the first production shots below!

Krumlov Shakespeare Festival welcomes PSF's As You Like It in ?eský Krumlov 24 August - 4 September at the Rose Courtyard Theatre, Hotel R?že, ?eský Krumlov