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The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308
Atlanta, GA 30308

The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse is a theatre in Atlanta, GA.

Upcoming Shows

Othello

Nov 5 – Nov 29, 2026

Directed by O'Neil Delapenha, this production follows the noble Othello, whose love for Desdemona becomes tainted by the malevolent schemes of the envious and manipulative Iago. As lies unravel and suspicion corrupts, Othello's once steadfast confidence breaks, leading to a...

Sixteen Springs or Four Loves (staged reading)

Sixteen Springs or Four Loves (staged reading)

Nov 14

A Play About the Missing Years of The Winter’s Tale by local Atlanta Playwright Mel Konner A babe is reluctantly abandoned in a forest by Antigonus, who is attacked by a bear but survives. The babe, named Trouvita, and the injured nobleman are rescued by a shepherd family. She...

Dead Girls No Mothers

Dead Girls No Mothers

Nov 18 – Nov 22, 2026

Four of Shakespeare’s heroines - Cordelia, Desdemona, Lavinia, and Ophelia - speak from beyond death to reclaim the voices they were denied in life. Confronting the violence, silencing, and objectification imposed on them by patriarchal systems, they expose how their suffering...

Articles

Review: LIKE FATHER at the Alliance Theatre

Review: LIKE FATHER at the Alliance Theatre

by Joseph Harrison · October 23, 2026

A thrilling, darkly funny new musical, LIKE FATHER at the Alliance Theatre pairs an electrifying score with a gripping story and powerhouse performances in a world premiere that lives up to the hype.…

Review: AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES at Theatrical Outfit

Review: AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES at Theatrical Outfit

by Joseph Harrison · September 27, 2026

Theatrical Outfit's stirring new production reminds audiences exactly why FENCES continues to resonate so profoundly, pairing Wilson's masterful script with a cast that delivers some of the finest acting currently on an Atlanta stage.…

Review: CHOIR BOY at Actor's Express

Review: CHOIR BOY at Actor's Express

by Joseph Harrison · August 11, 2026

Finding the courage to be yourself is rarely easy. Finding that courage in a place where tradition, expectation, and conformity are woven into the fabric of daily life can feel nearly impossible. That tension sits at the heart of CHOIR BOY, now on stage at Actor's Express. Tarell Alvin McCraney's po…

Review: BASURA at Alliance Theatre

Review: BASURA at Alliance Theatre

by Joseph Harrison · June 20, 2026

Featuring music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, a book by Karen Zacarías, and direction by Michael Greif, BASURA is a vibrant, uplifting new musical filled with heart, hope, and the transformative power of music.…

REVIEW: Aurora Theatre’s IN THE HEIGHTS Soars

REVIEW: Aurora Theatre’s IN THE HEIGHTS Soars

by Amanda Theriot-Greenwell · June 12, 2026

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical In the Heights takes standard Broadway fare and moves it slightly more uptown - to 183rd Street, to be specific.  Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre has its patrons do the same, moving a little further north outside the Perimeter to see their own new production of t…

REVIEW: Radical Royals Dazzle in SIX at the Fabulous Fox Theatre

REVIEW: Radical Royals Dazzle in SIX at the Fabulous Fox Theatre

by Amanda Theriot-Greenwell · May 3, 2026

Take six insanely talented songstresses, a four-piece all-female band, an intricate LED-based set piece, some glow-in-the-dark glasses and studded platform boots, and what have you got? Surely not a historical recreation of the tale of Henry VIII and his six infamous wives. Yet that is exactly what …

Past Shows

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The Turn of the Screw

Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2026

Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Henry James' Gothic tale, directed by Kati Grace Kirby, follows a new governess who begins to see the ghosts that haunt the children at an English Manor, including her predecessor's specter. The production raises the question of whether the ghosts...

Macbeth

Macbeth

Oct 1 – Oct 25, 2026

One fateful evening, three weird sisters greet Macbeth and Banquo with visions of what could be. Is it the witches and their magical prophecies or Macbeth and his wife's all too human desire for power that set in motion some of the most blood curdling, murderous, and tragic...

Measure for Measure

Sep 10 – Sep 27, 2026

Directed by Jaclyn Hofmann-Faircloth, this dark comedy by Shakespeare follows the Duke of Vienna who decides to enforce long-ignored morality laws before leaving his self-righteous deputy in charge. The innocent Isabella must decide what she will stoop to in order to save her...

The August Threepeat (Shrew, Twelfth Night, Comedy of Errors in repertory)

The August Threepeat (Shrew, Twelfth Night, Comedy of Errors in repertory)

Aug 6 – Sep 5, 2026

The August Threepeat! We’re resurrecting our wildly ambitious and popular August Threepeat: a repertory of three Shakespeare comedies from the past year. Join us all month for live laughs and love on the Tavern stage. The Comedy of Errors Directed by Adam King Performances...

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Jul 9 – Aug 2, 2026

A fairy King and Queen come across four runaway lovers and a gaggle of amateur actors trying to rehearse a play in the forest. The magical royal couple meddles with their mortal lives, culminating in a comical cluster of confusion. But don’t worry, we’ll get to the Bottom of it...

The Hobbit (by Greg Banks)

The Hobbit (by Greg Banks)

Jun 6 – Jun 28, 2026

Our unlikely hero, Bilbo Baggins, would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea and a plate of bacon and eggs. However, he somehow finds himself on a magically mystical adventure. Staged with speed and surprises, and performed by 5 actors, you’ll be...

Emma

Emma

May 2 – May 31, 2026

Join us for a unique reimagining of Jane Austen's beloved novel, produced by the ASC in collaboration with Belle Esprit. Emma Woodhouse has it all: beauty, wealth, status, wit. She also has a talent for matchmaking, and delights in pairing off the eligible men and women in town...

Timon of Athens

Timon of Athens

Apr 9 – Apr 26, 2026

Timon, a wealthy Athenian noble, responds to flattery by hosting banquets, giving gifts and bailing out his suitors. When his fortune runs out and his friends reject his pleas for help, he becomes an embittered recluse and, after seeing that those who abandoned him suffer...

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Mar 5 – Apr 5, 2026

The OG Rom-Com! Will Benedick, the ever-confirmed bachelor, admit his love for the equally witty and equally independent Beatrice? Will the young lovers Claudio and Hero survive the devious meddling of others? What do you want to bet there will be two weddings in the end? Food...

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Feb 6 – Mar 1, 2026

In a violent and broken community, can love still exist, thrive and survive? We invite you to join us for our 23rd anniversary production of William Shakespeare's tragic story about young lovers, feuding families and one Friar with good intentions. Food and drinks available for...

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Theatrical Outfit (5/19-6/13)