In this rollicking musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, Shaina Taub’s original music and lyrics intertwine with the words of the Bard to explore romantic and familial love, deception and self-discovery, fate and ambition. Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls hard for a duke. As she navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and true love in the process. Written by Shaina Taub Conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah & Shaina Taub Adapted from the play by William Shakespeare Directed by Jessica Bogart Music Direction by Maurice Draughn
Authors
- Anthony Cochrane
- David Amram
- David Erlanger
- Duncan Sheik
- Ellen Bower
- Galt MacDermot
- Peter Golub
- Robert Richmond
- Rupert Holmes
- Thomas Campion
- William Shakespeare
Tony Awards and Nominations for Twelfth Night
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Best Revival of a Play | |
| 2014 | Best Revival of a Play |
Twelfth Night at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre Schedule
October 11 & 12 at 8:00 pm
October 13 at 2:00 pm
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About the Theatre
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
911 North University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: (734) 764-2538
Located within the Michigan League building on the central campus of the University of Michigan, the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre is an intimate, shoe-box theatre seating 600. Decorated with solid oak paneling that creates an atmosphere of elegance and charm, the Mendelssohn Theatre is perfect for smaller performances, lectures or conferences.
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