A contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is sure to resonate with modern audiences, in light of today's far-right extremist groups and recent anti-Semitic attacks.
The New Jewish Theatre has opened 'District Merchants', by Aaron Posner, and it is certainly among the finest productions I've ever seen there.
It's tons of fun and enchanting, despite some weaknesses with the show's new book.
The New Jewish Theatre's 2018-19 season continues with an adaptation of The Merchant of Venice - Aaron Posner's District Merchants, an Uneasy Comedy.
The MacDowell Colony has awarded fellowships to 86 artists from 18 states and nine countries.
As the century was about to turn when Shakespeare first unveiled his tragic masterpiece, Julius Caesar - it's believed to have been written around 1599 - political turmoil was afoot in Britain as worries mounted about who would succeed the aging virgin queen on the throne upon her demise.
Deadline reports that Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy 1 & 2, The Walking Dead, HBO's True Detective Season 3), Charlotte McKinney (Flatliners, Baywatchremake), Parisa Fitz-Henley (Luke Cage, Jessica Jones), and Austin Stowell (Catch 22, Battle of the Sexes) will join Fantasy Is
Louisville is going back to the Renaissance!
Something Rotten! roared into town this week.
The Media Theatre announces the cast for its upcoming production of 'Julius Caesar', on stage January 30 through February 24, 2019.
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced that the annual WTF Gala will include special appearances by Eden Espinosa (WTF's Lempicka, Wicked), Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht (WTF's The Closet, "Friends"), and 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok (WTF's Cost of Living).
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, John F.
Something Rotten! is Something Awkwardly Awesome
The New Jewish Theatre's 2018-19 season continues with an adaptation of The Merchant of Venice - Aaron Posner's District Merchants, an Uneasy Comedy.
Last week saw the gala performance of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS at Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells.
The Staten Island Children's Museum is the recipient of some "HELP" from the Northfield Bank Foundation.
Playwright Matthew MacKenzie returns to The Theatre Centre with the world premiere of AFTER THE FIRE, directed by Brendan McMurtry-Howlett and featuring Sheldon Elter, January 10-19, 2019 for nine performances only.
Tackling the roles in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, proved to be no easy task for the students at The University of Texas.
Irreverent Shakespeare Project presents Julius Caesar, directed by Heather Ann Gottlieb, produced by Steven Brandon, Mark Laird, Bradley Gosnell, Rachel Rios and Ari Stidham.
The Staten Island Children's Museum, in partnership with the GRACE Foundation of New York, will host a "Sensory Friendly Family Fun Night" on Thursday, November 29 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for children and families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
