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MACBETH, OTHELLO and More Set for Atlanta Shakespeare Company Six-Show 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company announced its 2026-2027 season at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse in Atlanta, featuring MEASURE FOR MEASURE, MACBETH, THE TURN OF THE SCREW, OTHELLO, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and ROMEO AND JULIET.

THE HOBBIT To Be Presented By The Atlanta Shakespeare Company
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse to present The Hobbit, directed by Adam King & Kevin Roost. Our unlikely hero, Bilbo Baggins, would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole.

TIMON OF ATHENS Will Come to The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse will present TIMON OF ATHENS from April 11 to April 26, 2026. This production offers a fresh take on Shakespeare's exploration of wealth and friendship.

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse to Stage MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING in March 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse will present Shakespeare's comedic classic MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING from March 7 to April 4, 2026, offering a fresh take on this timeless tale of love and deception.

Review: THE VENETIANS by The Atlanta Shakespeare Company
by Joseph Harrison - Aug 25, 2025

Atlanta audiences are no strangers to inventive Shakespearean storytelling, but the world premiere of Matt Barbot's THE VENETIANS at The Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern, offers a fresh and provocative twist on two familiar tales that’s as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally, and culturally resonant.

Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by The Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Belle Esprit
by Joseph Harrison - May 4, 2025

Romance. Wit. Engaging. Timeless. These are a few words that could be used to describe Jane Austen’s 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice a literary classic that is still devoured by readers over two hundred years later. A novel so beloved has certainly had its share of adaptations which have brought the tale to life in many forms. And while many of these offerings have been good, there is something magical and entrancing experiencing this story unfold live on stage. That is what is taking place at The Shakespeare Tavern with Claire F. Martin’s latest reimagining of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE – pure magic. A collaborative offering between The Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Belle Esprit Theatre Collective, this production is fresh, spirited, and truly enchanting.

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST Announced At The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse will present Love’s Labour’s Lost,d irected by Artistic Director Jeff Watkins and produced by Andrew Houchins.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company Announces 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2024

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company has announced its 2024-2025 season, featuring productions of MACBETH, THE TEMPEST, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.

LOVE'S LABOUR LOST to Open at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024

Experience the in-person production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Presents ROMEO AND JULIET
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2024

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Olivia Dawson.

PERICLES: PRINCE OF TYRE Announced At The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2023

Pericles: Prince of Tyre at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse is a must-see production running from January 6-27, 2024. Press comps available until January 20, 2024. Contact us to request tickets in advance.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company Reveals 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2023

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse has announced its 2023-24 Season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Playwright Douglas Post's New Works Premiere at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and Grippo Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2023

Grippo Stage Company presents the world premiere of Shaw vs. Tunney, written by award-winning playwright Douglas Post and directed by Nick Sandys, based on “The Prizefighter and The Playwright” by Jay R. Tunney, May 25 - July 8, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

Atlanta Shakespeare Company at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse to Present BY MY WILL in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 26, 2023

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse has announced  their special April 2023 production, BY MY WILL, a new divine comedy that explores the source of Shakespeare's genius.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company to Present PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 26, 2023

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Pericles, Prince of Tyre from March 11-April 1, 2023. The production is directed by Artistic Director Jeff Watkins.

12 Shows Hitting Atlanta Stages This Spring
by Caroline Powell - Feb 21, 2023

From classics to reimagined favorites, Atlanta theatre is blooming this spring with more than 10 productions across the city.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company Presents THE TEMPEST This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2022

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents The Tempest, November 5-27, 2022. Directed by Jaclyn Hofmann Faircloth

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company At The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Announces Its 2022-23 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2022

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company has announced its 2022-23 season at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Presents MACBETH
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022

One fateful evening, three weird sisters greet Macbeth and Banquo with visions of what could be. Is it the witches and their magical prophecies or is it Macbeth and his wife's all too human desire for power that set in motion some of the most blood curdling, murderous, and tragic events that Scotland has ever witnessed? 

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Presents THE SHAKESPEARE BINGE FEST
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents THE SHAKESPEARE BINGE FEST, a three month-long celebration of Shakespeare for every level of fan from newbie to nerd, catering to all your cravings.