William Shakespeare News

Today Producing Artistic Director Edward Stern announced his 20th - and final - season at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The Playhouse' s 52nd season includes two world premieres and three regional premiere productions, as well as the return of one of the most popular musicals in its history.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 3/20 for Columbus

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 3/20 for Cleveland

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 3/20 for Cincinnati

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 3/20 for Dayton

American Globe Theatre celebrates its' 22nd season as Times Square's longest running classical theatre with MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, the well-beloved comedy by William Shakespeare.

This March, Madison Ballet and the Overture Center present A Midsummer Night's Dream, a unique dance interpretation of William Shakespeare's fanciful comedy. Peter Anastos' choreography brings the classic play into new perspective. The score, which serves as a driving force throughout the ballet, was written by Felix Mendelssohn.

The New Theatre Project is thrilled to announce their line-up for Season 2: Revelation. Coming from an inaugural season about the shaping of one's identity, the company moves to plays reflecting their current state: the small and large moments of self- discovery and revelation. The season includes plays about magic and memory, war and weddings, death, art, and life. Join TNTP for this beautiful season of new work.

Did someone say.....the Scottish Play, with a twist?!? I dare do all that may become a man, who dares more is none.

Westport Country Playhouse will host its second annual open house, "Playhouse Community Day," on Saturday, March 19, 1 to 5 p.m., offering a wide variety of family activities, backstage tours, displays and historic artifacts, insight on the upcoming 2011 season and ticket discounts throughout the afternoon. Admission is free and open to the public. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be available.

This March, Madison Ballet and the Overture Center present A Midsummer Night's Dream, a unique dance interpretation of William Shakespeare's fanciful comedy. Peter Anastos' choreography brings the classic play into new perspective. The score, which serves as a driving force throughout the ballet, was written by Felix Mendelssohn.

Theatre of NOTE continues the celebration of its 30th anniversary with SHOE STORY, written by Ben Snyder and directed by Maureen Huskey.

Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents the classic tragedy Hamlet by William Shakespeare in weekend performances March 18 through April 17, 2011.

STC Ed presents Hamlet by William Shakespeare in a new adaptation by Naomi Edwards, runs 18 March to 8 April 2011. Opening Night: Monday 21 March 2011 at Wharf 2, Sydney Theatre Company, Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay

On Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m., a panel of esteemed Shakespearean and religious scholars and experts will examine Shylock, Shakespeare, and the Jews: Anti-Semitism in The Merchant of Venice.

Little Angel Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company presents The Tempest by William Shakespeare 9 April to 15 May

Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents William Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Shana Cooper, at the University Theatre (222 York Street) March 11-April 2, 2011. Opening Night is Thursday, March 17.

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Brian Kulick, Artistic Director and Jessica R. Jenen, Executive Director, will present the sixth year of its popular YOUNG COMPANY, which creates classical works specially tailored for young audiences.

Currently celebrating its 3rd season, the Guerrilla Shakespeare Project (GSP) presents William Shakespeare's TAMING OF THE SHREW directed by Kim Martin-Cotton (recently seen on Broadway opposite Al Pacino in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE) with previews beginning March 17 prior to an official press opening of March 20 at the Medicine Show Theatre (549 West 52nd Street) in Manhattan.

Lucy Black, Timothy Carlton, Simon Chandler, Richard Clifford, Oliver Coopersmith, Niamh Cusack, Rory Fleck-Byrne, Freddie Fox, Jenny Galloway, Patrick Godfrey, Nicholas Jones, Tommy McDonnell, Lucy Robinson, Tristan Shepherd, Richard Teverson, Sarah Waddell, Michael Webber and Tristram Wymark will join the previously announced Anne-Marie Duff in Terence Rattigan's final play, Cause Celebre, opening for previews on 17 March with a press night on 29 March 2011.