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The Book of Will at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Dates: 7/10/2024 - 7/28/2024


36 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07960

Tickets: $15 - $75


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The Book of Will | By Lauren Gunderson

Directed by Bonnie J. Monte

The Book of Will is a beautiful love story and it is all true. The characters in the play were real, living, breathing people. They were not only Shakespeare’s fellow company members, they were his best friends. This story of how those friends, with the help of Providence and a small group of fellow accomplices, managed to rescue Shakespeare’s plays from oblivion is not only an extraordinary tale, but a truly inspiring and moving one. Lauren Gunderson shines a long-awaited spotlight on the two unknown actors, who by virtue of their determination to protect their friend’s work and reputation, achieved something miraculous against all odds. That “something” has created a ripple effect which has permeated every aspect of life, every day, for almost every human who has ever lived since they accomplished their goal of saving Shakespeare’s stories and words for all time.

It is a tale that rivals any epic saga that has ever recounted the feats of heroes. But these heroes were simple, ordinary folk who, thankfully and perspicaciously, recognized the priceless value of something so incredibly rare that they risked everything to save if for all of us.

Directed by STNJ’s Artistic Director Emerita, Bonnie J. Monte

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Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Reveals Cast of ROMEO AND JULIET
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UNEXPECTED: THE STORIES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN Comes to STNJ
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announced At The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announced At The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
November 07, 2024 A Christmas Carol returns to the Main Stage of the acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ). This production plays at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University beginning December 4, 2024.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
November 07, 2024 A Christmas Carol will return to the Main Stage of the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey next month. This production plays at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University.
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Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at STNJ-Entertaining and Riveting, A Must-See
Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at STNJ-Entertaining and Riveting, A Must-See
July 16, 2024 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is now presenting 'The Book of Will,' a production that has it all.  This riveting play is filled with wit, drama and humor.
Cast Set for THE BOOK OF WILL at The Shakespeare Theatre
Cast Set for THE BOOK OF WILL at The Shakespeare Theatre
June 21, 2024 Lauren Gunderson's The Book of Will will play The Shakespeare Theatre this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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36 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07960

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