Eric Avari (Duke), Betsy Lee Workman, Reid White, Gwendolyn Schwinke, voice/text coach, Miles Anderson, Bella Merlin, (Nerissa), Stephen Sorokoff, Eda Sorokoff, Michale Fuchs (Old Gobbo), Elizabeth Aspenlieder, Associate Photo

From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Opening Night Gala of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at Shakespeare & Co.

The magic of Venice was in the air at Shakespeare & Company last night.   After a stirring performance of The Merchant of Venice, directed by Tina Packer in the Tina Packer Playhouse, it was cocktails, dinner, and dancing under the stars on the beautiful campus of Shakespeare & Company.   Guests mingled with actors and dignitaries at the annual Gala and BroadwayWorld was there.  The play runs through August 21st. Check out the photos below.