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JULIUS CAESAR, Set at All-Girls High School, to Hit NYC This Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017

Pocket Universe has announced the New York Premiere of a new, all-female production of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar this summer, from June 21 to July 8, 2017 at the Access Theater Gallery Space. Opening night is set for Friday, June 23.

Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre Cancels SHAKESPEARE & POLITICS Lecture Due to Snow
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017

Due to current weather conditions, The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre and The Free Library of Philadelphia have decided to cancel tomorrow's scheduled 'Shakespeare and Politics' lecture on Wednesday, March 15. 

Kentucky Shakespeare Sets Dates for 2017 JULIUS CAESAR in the Parks Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017

Kentucky Shakespeare has announced the fourth annual SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS tour.  Their 6-actor, 85-minute production of JULIUS CAESAR will tour to 23 area locations this spring, bringing free Shakespeare to local neighborhoods March 25-May 19, 2017. 

Why Not Theatre to Continue 10th Anniversary Season with Reimagining of HAMLET
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017

Under Artistic Director Ravi Jain, and Artistic Producers Owais Lightwala and Kelly Read, Why Not Theatre will mark a decade of work with a new production of the company's inaugural show, Ravi Jain's reconstructed Prince Hamlet, and the 4th round of the RISER Project, both at The Theatre Centre this spring.

Nashville Shakespeare Festival and Lipscomb University to Stage All-Female RICHARD II
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017

The Nashville Shakespeare Festival continues its 2017 season with Richard II, a co-production with Lipscomb University, which will run from Thursday, April 13 - Sunday, April 23.

Jesse J. Perez and Nikkole Salter to Lead MACBETH, Helmed by Liesl Tommy, at STC
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017

The Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) presents Macbeth, directed by Tony Award-nominee Liesl Tommy and featuring Jesse J. Perez as Macbeth and Nikkole Salter as Lady Macbeth. The show will run April 25-May 28 at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW).

BWW Review: Appalachian Agincourt, Hillbilly HENRY V from Cohesion
by Jack L. B. Gohn - March 13, 2017

We get an early hint that this Henry has more bloodthirst and realpolitik about him than Shakespeare had in mind, when (without any sanction in the script) he shoves aside a squeamish executioner and personally participates in the execution of the three traitors suborned to murder him at Southampton.

BWW Interview: 6 Questions & a Plug with KING LEAR's Sun Mee Chomet
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - March 9, 2017

We've heard a lot about KING LEAR's two lead actors but now it's time for the women -- at least one of them. Sun Mee Chomet takes on Regan in this production at the Guthrie Theater and relishes her character's evil ways.

BWW Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at TRT is Inventive and Fascinating
by Marina Kennedy - March 6, 2017

Two River Theater continues their successful season with 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' written by William Shakespeare. Cleverly adapted and directed by Eric Tucker, the production will be on the Red Bank stage through March 26th.

SHAKE 38 Restaurants to Feature Dishes Inspired by Shakespeare's Plays
by BWW News Desk - March 6, 2017

???????Thirty-eight culinary masters will be whipping up some eclectic menu items and calling their creations '38 Eats' as part of one of the most adventurous offerings to date during the eighth annual SHAKE 38, April 19-23, at multiple venues throughout the city.

McLean Community Players to Present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - March 6, 2017

The McLean Community Players will present William Shakespeare's comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, opening Friday, April 14, 2017, at Vinson Hall's Community Building Ballroom, 1735 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101. The production runs weekends through Sunday, April 30.

Actors Shakespeare Company to Present HAMLET IN ACTION
by BWW News Desk - March 6, 2017

The equity professional Actors Shakespeare Company in association with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance's 'Stages Festival' will present HAMLET IN ACTION, an audience-interactive staged reading, on March 10th and 11th at 7:30pm at the historic Snyder Academy in Elizabeth, NJ. The reading is free to the public.

Harrisburg Shakespeare Company to Stage Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET
by A.A. Cristi - March 2, 2017

Gamut Theatre Group's Harrisburg Shakespeare Company (HSC) is bringing its touring production of Romeo and Juliet to the Select Medical Mainstage at the New Gamut Theatre located at 15 N. 4th Street in downtown Harrisburg.

New American Theatre to Present Gender-Bending MACBETH: REVISITED
by BWW News Desk - March 2, 2017

The New American Theatre celebrates their 21st Anniversary season with William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth: Revisited.'

Epic Theatre's Second Youth Theatre Festival Remixes Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - March 3, 2017

Epic Theatre Ensemble will present the second edition of its four-week Youth Theatre Festival: Epic YTF. Epic YTF, a celebration of a diverse and inclusive community, fighting for social justice and equality, showcases performances from the award-winning after-school program Epic REMIX.

Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT to Shipwreck at ActorsNET This March
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017

ActorsNET continues its 21st season with William Shakespeare's popular comedy, TWELFTH NIGHT.

Play 'Hermia' in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Epstein
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017

Do you love Shakespeare and would relish the opportunity to act alongside West End stars? Then head to The Epstein Theatre on Monday, 6th and Tuesday 7th March for your chance to star in The Epstein Theatre's first ever Shakespearian production!

BWW Review: Finding Laughs at LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Orlando Shakes
by Kimberly Moy - February 27, 2017

Research tells us that LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST could be Shakespeare's first comedies. It is also a Shakespearean comedy that stands the test of time with a plot that could be in any modern day romantic comedy film. While the verse is long winded, the plot is easy to follow and provides great belly laughs that are worth sticking through.

Photo Flash: First Look - LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST Opens at Orlando Shakespeare Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents William Shakespeare's comedy, Love's Labour's Lost now through March 24, 2017 in the Margeson Theater. Set in the Roaring Twenties, Love's Labour's Lost will play in repertory with F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (now through March 26, 2017). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey to Fete Shakespeare's Fools at 2017 Gala
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey launches the start of its 55th season with their 2017 Annual Gala on Saturday, April 1, 2017.

The Shakespeare Academy @ Stratford Seeking Members for 2017 Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017

The Shakespeare Academy @ Stratford is a six-week theater and performance program that uniquely combines the study of Shakespeare's text, contemporary ensemble training, and the opportunity to rehearse and perform in two of Shakespeare's plays in repertory.

Official: Oscar Isaac to Play Title Role in HAMLET at The Public Theater This Summer with Keegan-Michael Key and More
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017

The Public Theater announced today that Hamlet has been added to the downtown summer season, featuring Golden Globe Award winner Oscar Isaac as the tormented Danish Prince.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Playhouse South's TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017

Playhouse South presents William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, or What You Will, running March 3, 4, 10, 11 at 8:00 pm and March 5, 12 at 2:00 pm at the Clark Haines Theater in the Barnes Board of Education Building (3750 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, Ohio 45429). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in action below!

Epic Theatre's Second Youth Theatre Festival to Remix Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017

Epic Theatre Ensemble will present the second edition of its four-week Youth Theatre Festival: Epic YTF. Epic YTF, a celebration of a diverse and inclusive community, fighting for social justice and equality, showcases performances from the award-winning after-school program Epic REMIX.

Public Works Dallas to Launch with THE TEMPEST This March
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017

Dallas Theater Center (DTC), in collaboration with Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts and Ignite/Arts Dallas, and in affiliation with New York City-based The Public Theater's Public Works and AT&T Performing Arts Center, announced details for Public Works Dallas, a groundbreaking community engagement and participatory theater project designed to deliberately blur the line between professional artists and Dallas community members.


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