Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Dedicates FREE SHAKESPEARE ON THE COMMON to Mayor

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company announces the official dedication of this summer's Free Shakespeare on the Common performances of The Two Gentlemen of Verona (July 6 - 28, 2013) to Mayor Thomas M. Menino and First Lady Angela Menino.

According to Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler, "We are deeply grateful to have had the support and recognition of these influential and dedicated civic leaders, and we will honor them publicly at the July 11th performance on the Boston Common." He adds, "I hope everyone will come out and join us in this special celebration."

Mayor Menino and his wife Angela have been avid supporters of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's Free Shakespeare on the Common and the mission of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company of bringing FREE theatre to the people of Boston. Mayor Menino has said, "Commonwealth Shakespeare Company has enriched the lives of hundreds of thousands of adults and children from throughout Greater Boston. They contribute greatly to the vitality of our city and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike."

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's Free Shakespeare on the Common is one of = Boston's most beloved traditions. For their 18th annual season, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company is excited to present the comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona July 6 - 28, 2013. Directed by the company's Artistic Director Steven Maler, The Two Gentlemen of Verona tells the tale of two friends who leave their hometown of Verona to find their happy fortunes in Milan. Instead, they find temptation, trickery, and trouble as they vie for favor with the high- society Duke... and his debutante daughter. All are drawn into a web of disguise and secrecy where the last thing anyone wants is for the truth to surface - least of all the dog. Inspired by Rat Pack-era Vegas - the glamour, the hedonism, and the morning after agonies - the production brings new meaning to the line "what happens in Milan, stays in Milan."