Forty years before the abolition of slavery, William Henry Brown, a free Black American, organized a production of Shakespeare’s Richard III under his company, African Grove Theatre. At the same time, the leading producer of New York City, Stephen Price, has secured the famous English actor Junius Brutus Booth to play Richard III at his Park Theatre. Threatened by the potential success of Brown’s Richard III, Price is intent on shutting them down. While Brown fights to get his production to opening night, he must also contend with his company of African American actors who aren’t sure of their place in English drama, or if they’re even prepared for the consequences of presenting Shakespeare in their own way. Food and drinks available for purchase before every show.
The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse is at 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308, Atlanta, GA.
Twelfth Night (1/8/26-1/25/26)
Shakespeare Out of a Hat Weekend (1/2/26-1/4/26)
A Christmas Carol (12/6/25-12/23/25)
Hamlet: Prince of Denmark (11/8/25-11/30/25)
Macbeth (10/4/25-11/2/25)
The Taming of the Shrew (9/11/25-9/28/25)
Muse of Fire Playwriting Contest (8/29/25-8/30/25)
The Venetians by Matt Barbot (8/21/25-9/7/25)
William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged) (8/2/25-8/17/25)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (7/5/25-7/27/25)
The African Company Presents Richard III (1/29/26-2/1/26)
Romeo and Juliet (2/6/26-3/1/26)
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2026 Season
Marietta Theatre Company (1/22 - 8/22) | |
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BLEEDING HEARTS
Theatrical Outfit (1/28 - 2/22) | |
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Ain't Misbehavin
Marietta Theatre In The Square (2/13 - 3/1) BUY NOW & SAVE | |
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Fox Theatre (2/28 - 3/21) | |
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Annie
Woodstock Arts Theatre (7/10 - 7/26) | |
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Chicken & Biscuits
OnStage Atlanta (2/6 - 2/22) | |
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Cobb Idol Jr 2026
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (2/11 - 2/11) | |
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GPG Beatles Tribute: 'Let It Be Jude'
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (3/24 - 3/29) | |
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Chi-Town Transit Authority: Chicago Tribute Band
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (3/14 - 3/14) | |
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