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The 39 Steps combines Hitchcock with hilarious, and is a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. The New York Times called it 'Absurdly Enjoyable! Theater at its finest!' In 2008, it took Broadway by storm with six Tony nominations, two wins, and became an instant sensation in New York and across the country, running for a remarkable 1,135 performances.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF announces its 2011-2012 Season, which includes the company's trademark mix of bold productions of Shakespeare, the hottest shows from Broadway, popular stories for children of all ages, and modern classics featuring the region's favorite performers and artists.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF announces its 2011-2012 Season, which includes the company's trademark mix of bold productions of Shakespeare, the hottest shows from Broadway, popular stories for children of all ages, and modern classics featuring the region's favorite performers and artists. Season tickets are available now from www.orlandoshakes.org or by phone (407) 447-1700.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater's Bard's Board Barristers present its annual mock trial on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's season culminates in a fresh and lively evening of songs, scenes, Shakespeare and more in a Finale Cabaret, playing one night only on Sunday, August 1st, at 7:30pm on the Main Stage - and Dee Roscioli, who recently starred as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, will also perform.

The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's season culminates in a fresh and lively evening of songs, scenes, Shakespeare and more in a Finale Cabaret, playing one night only on Sunday, August 1st, at 7:30pm on the Main Stage - and Dee Roscioli, who recently starred as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, will also perform.

Casting 100+ roles, designing hundreds of costumes and myriad lighting and sound cues, and hiring 134 seasonal staff, the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival prepares to open its 19th season.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater In Partnership with UCF will celebrate the lasting enjoyment and widespread significance of William Shakespeare's sonnets by presenting a reading of all 154 sonnets on February 12th from 11am-3pm. The Plaza Courtyard in downtown Orlando will become the stage as elected officials, supporters of the Arts, company presidents, celebrities, actors, and other members of the Central Florida community participate in bringing Shakespeare's words to life more than 400 years later. Orlando Shakespeare Theater's Artistic Director, Jim Helsinger, will act as the Sonnet-a-thon's Master of Ceremonies and host. Other readers include: Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty, Senator Bill Nelson, Winter Park Mayor Ken Bradley, Orlando Sentinel Theatre Critic Elizabeth Maupin, Commissioner Tony Ortiz, Roger McGuinn from The Byrds, and many more.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater In Partnership with UCF will celebrate the lasting enjoyment and widespread significance of William Shakespeare's sonnets by presenting a reading of all 154 sonnets on February 12th from 11am-3pm. The Plaza Courtyard in downtown Orlando will become the stage as elected officials, supporters of the Arts, company presidents, celebrities, actors, and other members of the Central Florida community participate in bringing Shakespeare's words to life more than 400 years later. Orlando Shakespeare Theater's Artistic Director, Jim Helsinger, will act as the Sonnet-a-thon's Master of Ceremonies and host. Other readers include: Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty, Senator Bill Nelson, Winter Park Mayor Ken Bradley, Orlando Sentinel Theatre Critic Elizabeth Maupin, Commissioner Tony Ortiz, Roger McGuinn from The Byrds, and many more.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater In Partnership with UCF will celebrate the lasting enjoyment and widespread significance of William Shakespeare's sonnets by presenting a reading of all 154 sonnets on February 12th from 11am-3pm. The Plaza Courtyard in downtown Orlando will become the stage as elected officials, supporters of the Arts, company presidents, celebrities, actors, and other members of the Central Florida community participate in bringing Shakespeare's words to life more than 400 years later. Orlando Shakespeare Theater's Artistic Director, Jim Helsinger, will act as the Sonnet-a-thon's Master of Ceremonies and host. Other readers include: Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty, Senator Bill Nelson, Winter Park Mayor Ken Bradley, Orlando Sentinel Theatre Critic Elizabeth Maupin, Commissioner Tony Ortiz, Roger McGuinn from The Byrds, and many more.

Academy Award-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman will take part in a moderated conversation discussing his film and theater career with Orlando Shakespeare Theatre's artistic director, Jim Helsinger on April 10. The event will take place during PlayFest! The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays which runs from April 2 to 11, 2010.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater In Partnership with UCF will celebrate the lasting enjoyment and widespread significance of William Shakespeare's sonnets by presenting a reading of all 154 sonnets on February 12th from 11am-3pm. The Plaza Courtyard in downtown Orlando will become the stage as elected officials, supporters of the Arts, company presidents, celebrities, actors, and other members of the Central Florida community participate in bringing Shakespeare's words to life more than 400 years later. Orlando Shakespeare Theater's Artistic Director, Jim Helsinger, will act as the Sonnet-a-thon's Master of Ceremonies and host. Other readers include: Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty, Senator Bill Nelson, Winter Park Mayor Ken Bradley, Orlando Sentinel Theatre Critic Elizabeth Maupin, Commissioner Tony Ortiz, Roger McGuinn from The Byrds, and many more.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company offers a full season of holiday cheer in just 90 minutes with EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) This production written by Michael Carleton, John Alvarez, and Jim Fitzgerald is a non-stop holiday romp through everyone's favorite Christmas stories performed by just three actors in ninety minutes. Opening December 13th at Arnold's Bar & Grill in downtown Cincinnati, EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) is directed by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Artistic Associate Jeremy Dubin, and features guest artist Nick Rose and Resident Company members Justin McCombs and Sara Clark

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company offers a full season of holiday cheer in just 90 minutes with EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) This production written by Michael Carleton, John Alvarez, and Jim Fitzgerald is a non-stop holiday romp through everyone's favorite Christmas stories performed by just three actors in ninety minutes. Opening December 13th at Arnold's Bar & Grill in downtown Cincinnati, EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) is directed by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Artistic Associate Jeremy Dubin, and features guest artist Nick Rose and Resident Company members Justin McCombs and Sara Clark

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company offers a full season of holiday cheer in just 90 minutes with EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) This production written by Michael Carleton, John Alvarez, and Jim Fitzgerald is a non-stop holiday romp through everyone's favorite Christmas stories performed by just three actors in ninety minutes. Opening December 13th at Arnold's Bar & Grill in downtown Cincinnati, EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) is directed by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Artistic Associate Jeremy Dubin, and features guest artist Nick Rose and Resident Company members Justin McCombs and Sara Clark

Florida Studio Theatre concludes it's Summerfest Season with Jess Borgeson, Adam Long and Daniel Singer's The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) opening July 29 and continues through August 23, 2009. Called a 'Fantasia of zany energy' by the New York Daily News, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) has 'a talent to mine humor through the bards own words and the antics of 3 comedic actors playing all the great roles,' commented Richard Hopkins, Artistic Director.

Florida Studio Theatre concludes it's Summerfest Season with Jess Borgeson, Adam Long and Daniel Singer's The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) opening July 29 and continues through August 23, 2009. Called a 'Fantasia of zany energy' by the New York Daily News, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) has 'a talent to mine humor through the bards own words and the antics of 3 comedic actors playing all the great roles,' commented Richard Hopkins, Artistic Director.

The course of true love never did run smooth, Lysander tells his distraught lover Hermia at the beginning of A Midsummer Night?s Dream. Mischief, mayhem, moonbeams, and magic potions abound as four young Athenian lovers encounter more than they imagined possible in one of Shakespeare?s best known romantic comedies.

The course of true love never did run smooth, Lysander tells his distraught lover Hermia at the beginning of A Midsummer Night?s Dream. Mischief, mayhem, moonbeams, and magic potions abound as four young Athenian lovers encounter more than they imagined possible in one of Shakespeare?s best known romantic comedies.

Florida Studio Theatre kicks off its 2009 summer season with A Marvelous Party! The Noël Coward Celebration. Variety called it 'Energetic...Outstanding.' You are invited to a party! A dazzling evening of ravishing melody and witty repartee, A Marvelous Party draws from Noël coward's songs, plays, and journals in an effervescent revue. Songs include 'Mad About the Boy,' 'I'll Follow My Heart,' 'I've Been to a Marvelous Party' and more. A Marvelous Party! The Noël Coward Celebration begins June 3rd.