Casa 0101 & American Latino Theatre Open THE KING OF THE DESERT 1/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 16, 2012
Casa 0101 Theater in association with CoActive Content will present a new co-production of "The King of the Desert," written by Stacey Martino, performed by Rene Rivera, and helmed by Sal Romeo, all Lifetime Members of The Actors Studio.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Co Presents The Merchant of Venice
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2012
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Maryland's premier classical theatre company will present William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice at Oliver's Carriage House in Columbia, MD, February 17 to March 24, 2012.
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern Presents THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Beginning 1/8
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 18, 2011
Bassanio, needing money to woo Portia, heiress of Belmont, asks his friend Antonio, a Venetian merchant, for 3,000 ducats. Having no money by him and with all his ships at sea, Antonio goes to a Jewish moneylender, Shylock, who hates him for his loathing of usury. Shylock proposes what he calls a "merry bond" by which, if the money is not repaid within three months, he may take a pound of Antonio's flesh; foolishly Antonio agrees.
CoActive Content Presents THE KING OF THE DESERT 10/28-12/4
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 28, 2011
CoActive Content, Stacey Martino, Founder/Artistic Director, and American Latino Theatre Company, David Llauger-Meiselman, Artistic Director, will present a new co-production of the critically acclaimed play, 'The King of the Desert,' written by Stacey Martino, performed by René Rivera, and helmed by award-winning director, Sal Romeo, all Studio Lifetime Members of The Actors Studio.
Quintessence Theatre Presents THE VENETIAN TWINS, MERCHANT OF VENICE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2011
Quintessence Theatre Group launches its second season with two classic comedies: Carlo Goldoni's THE VENETIAN TWINS, in a translation by Ranjit Bolt, and William Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, to be presented in repertory and directed by Alexander Burns.
CoActive Content Presents THE KING OF THE DESERT 10/28-12/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2011
CoActive Content, Stacey Martino, Founder/Artistic Director, and American Latino Theatre Company, David Llauger-Meiselman, Artistic Director, will present a new co-production of the critically acclaimed play, 'The King of the Desert,' written by Stacey Martino, performed by René Rivera, and helmed by award-winning director, Sal Romeo, all Studio Lifetime Members of The Actors Studio.
Quintessence Theatre Presents THE VENETIAN TWINS, MERCHANT OF VENICE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2011
Quintessence Theatre Group launches its second season with two classic comedies: Carlo Goldoni's THE VENETIAN TWINS, in a translation by Ranjit Bolt, and William Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, to be presented in repertory and directed by Alexander Burns.
Porters of Hellsgate Presents THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, 8/12-9/18
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 12, 2011
Continuing their fifth season in the summer of 2011, The Porters of Hellsgate return to The Whitmore-Lindley Theatre Complex in North Hollywood with William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Taking liberty with time and place, The Porters explore race, class, sexuality and wealth for their six-week run of the Bard's ultimately tragic comedy.
STAGE TUBE: Looking Back at the History of Shakespeare in the Park!
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 18, 2011
Shakespeare in the Park is one of New York City's most beloved summer traditions. New York natives and visitors alike have been enjoying free Shakespeare in Central Park since performances began in 1954. Now 57 years after Joseph Papp first conceived the project, The Public Theater continues to produce Shakespeare in the Park.
With the success of last summer's Shakespeare in the Park productions of The Merchant of Venice and The Winter's Tale, the 2011 Shakespeare in the Park summer season is once again presenting two Shakespeare plays in repertory, giving audiences eight straight weeks of free Shakespeare at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Go back through the history and legacy of Shakespeare in the Park with a feature from Time magazine - view it below!
Porters of Hellsgate Presents THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, 8/12-9/18
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2011
Continuing their fifth season in the summer of 2011, The Porters of Hellsgate return to The Whitmore-Lindley Theatre Complex in North Hollywood with William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Taking liberty with time and place, The Porters explore race, class, sexuality and wealth for their six-week run of the Bard's ultimately tragic comedy.
STAGE TUBE: Bebe Neuwirth Accepts Actors Fund Medal of Honor
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2011
The Actors Fund's annual gala on May 23, 2011 at the New York Marriott Marquis honored Tony and Emmy Award winning actress and current star of 'The Addams Family,' Bebe Neuwirth ('Chicago,' 'Sweet Charity,' 'Cheers,' 'Frasier'); Tony, Emmy and Academy Award winning actor Al Pacino ('The Godfather: Parts I, II and III,' 'Scent of a Woman,' HBO's 'Angels in America' and 'You Don't Know Jack,' 'The Merchant of Venice'), and Vice President, Market General Manager for New York City's Marriott & Renaissance Hotels Michael J. Stengel. Check out Neuwirth's acceptance speech by clicking below!
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Wins 2011 AEA Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity Award
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 6, 2011
Actors' Equity Association (Equity) announced today that The Public Theater's acclaimed production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE is the recipient of its Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award for the 2010-2011 Season. The Award will be presented at a reception at the Equity headquarters in New York City on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. In addition, Equity will receive a Mayoral Proclamation, presented by Commissioner Katherine Oliver, designating June 7th as Diversity on Broadway Day.
InDepth InterView: Daniel Sullivan Talks ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, GOOD PEOPLE, MERCHANT & More
by Pat Cerasaro - May 31, 2011
Having directed a handful of the most acclaimed performances of the season - among them Al Pacino and Lily Rabe in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, as well as GOOD PEOPLE'S Frances McDormand- the last thing you would expect Daniel Sullivan to be doing would be taking on one of Shakespeare's most problematic plays - ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL - and putting it on in Central Park; yet, Mr. Sullivan soldiers on.