The Winter’s Tale at Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center

Description: This original Public Works adaptation of The Winter’s Tale, with music and new lyrics by Todd Almond, was originally conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet based on the play by William Shakespeare. Directed at Princeton by professional director and faculty member Shariffa Ali, this musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is set in dystopian Sicilia and utopian Bohemia and inspired by Afrofuturism and centers community participation through a story of love, betrayal and redemption. The Winter’s Tale will include a Princeton student cast of 20; a local community cast of 42 of all ages; along with 20 members of the Princeton Playhouse Choir, several student performing arts groups including Sympoh Urban Arts Crew, Raqs: Princeton Belly Dance Company, Dorabucci African Dance Company, and HUA Chinese Dance group; and cameo appearances by many well-known campus faculty and staff.

Admission: Tickets are $12 in advance of show dates, $17 purchased the day of performances at the box office, and $10 for students. Advance tickets are encouraged, available through the McCarter Theatre box office at mccarter.org.