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Chicago Opening Announced For The 'Smashed' Comedy DRUNK DEBATES

From the creators of the hit comedy Drunk Shakespeare now comes... Drunk Debates! Professional debaters take on the greatest topics of all time... with alcohol! The show is set to open on April 15th and run until May 28th at Chicago's The Lion Theatre at the heart of The Chicago Loop (182 Wabash Avenue).

DRUNK SHAKESPEARE to Open in Houston in January

The Houston production of the 'smashed' hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will open at The Emerald Theatre on Thursday, January 12th, 2023 for a limited run through April 29th.

Broadway Buying Guide: December 12, 2022

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 12, 2022.

DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Makes Its Way To Phoenix

Directed by Hudson and Lisa Klages, it begins with one actor drinking five shots of liquor before attempting to lead the cast through a Shakespeare play in under 90 minutes.

Cast Announced for DC Production of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE at The Sage Theatre

Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced complete casting today for the DC production of the 'smashed' hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare. Directed by Hudson and Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Sage Theatre on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Opens In Washington, D.C. June 16

Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced that the Washington, D.C. production of the 'smashed' hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will open at The Sage Theatre (located at 1100 13th St NW) on Thursday, June 16th, 2022 for a limited run thru October 1st.

Student Blog: Drinking with The Bard

Walking into 'The Gallery' at the Green Fig truly makes you feel like you're entering some kind of secret society. I won't go into much detail but be prepared to be wowed! Once you're inside, a cast member gives you a shot and escorts you to your seat as other actors interact with the audience, asking questions and making jokes. The venue has a very 'speakeasy vibe,' perfect for a drinking club with a Shakespeare problem. Before seeing the show, I got to interview Lisa Klages, the Associate Director and Production Manager, as well as Nate Betancourt, the drunk actor at that night's performance

DRUNK SHAKESPEARE CHICAGO Reopening August 6

Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced that the Chicago production of the 'smashed' hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will reopen at The Lion Theatre (located at 182 N. Wabash Ave in The Loop) on Friday, August 6th, 2021 for an open-ended run.

DRUNK SHAKESPEARE to Reopen Off-Broadway July 2nd

Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced that the New York production of the 'smashed' hit Off-Broadway comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will reopen at The Lounge (located at 711 7th Ave in the heart of Times Square) on Friday, July 2, 2021 for an open-ended run.

BWW Exclusive: A Spotlight on Immersive/Experiential Shows

Since the beginning of time, mankind has used theatre as a way to escape. Whether it be from the stress of work, the absurdity of the news cycle, or the monotony of everyday life, from a seat on the aisle, your troubles can disappear at the theatre.

Full Cast Announced For Chicago Production Of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE

Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced complete casting today for the Chicago production of the "smashed" hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare. Directed by Hudson and Associate Director Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Lion Theatre (182 N. Wabash Avenue in The Loop), a brand-new venue hidden behind a locksmith's shop, on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.

The 'Smashed' Hit Off-Broadway Comedy DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Will Open A New Production In Chicago

Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced today that the "smashed" hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare will take its Elizabethan shenanigans to Chicago in a new production. Directed by Hudson and Associate Director Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Lion Theatre (182 N. Wabash Avenue in The Loop), a brand-new venue hidden behind a locksmith's shop, on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.

DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Will Open at Chicago's Lion Theatre This May

Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced today that the "smashed" hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare will take its Elizabethan shenanigans to Chicago in a new production. Directed by Hudson and Associate Director Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Lion Theatre (182 N. Wabash Avenue in The Loop), a brand-new venue hidden behind a locksmith's shop, on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.

Broadwaysted Podcast Welcomes its Theatrical Soulmates from DRUNK SHAKESPEARE

But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? Oh, it's just the Broadwaysted crew with members of the cast of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE! This week we're coming to you from The Lounge on West 43rd street directly after seeing our guests Michael Amendola, Mr. Josh Hyman, and the evening's drunk actor, Kelsey Lidsky in the hilarious DRUNK SHAKESPEARE! The cast shares how the show works, we discuss our favorite Shakespeare film adaptations, and then the cast shares some of the wildest moments interacting with audience members.

BAD DANCING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS Begins This Week at The Lounge

Producer Scott Griffin - creator of the Off-Broadway hit DRUNK SHAKESPEARE - has announced that the new immersive and interactive theatrical experience BAD DANCING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS will debut Off-Broadway at the new venue The Lounge at Roy Arias Stages (300 West 43rd Street at 8th Avenue). The show will start previews Saturday, February 7, with an opening night scheduled for Sunday, March 22, and a closing date of Friday, June 5. BAD DANCING will star Whit Leyenberger and Damiyr Shuford. The show is created by Scott Griffin, Whit Leyenberger and Damiyr Shuford. Tickets are $54 for the 'Mezzanine' seats and $69 for 'Stage' seats which get you closer to the action. Drinks and snacks are available before and after the show. For tickets and more information, please visit www.BadDanceFinals.com.

DRUNK SHAKESPEARE to Offer Late Night Performances this Weekend

Due to popular demand, The Drunk Shakespeare Society has added two special late night performances of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE on Friday, April 11 & Saturday, April 12 at 10PM. For these special performances, the 'Drunk Actor' from the 8PM performance will drink again at 10PM, adding an extra layer of drunken debauchery to the late night show. DRUNK SHAKESPEARE, an irreverent and outrageous new theatrical experience is directed by David Hudson, conceived by Scott Griffin & Three Day Hangover (David Hudson, Lori Wolter Hudson and Beth Gardiner) and produced by Scott Griffin.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE, Begin. Tonight at Quinn's Bar

The Drunk Shakespeare Society presents the world premiere production of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE, an irreverent and outrageous new theatrical experience directed by David Hudson, conceived by Scott Griffin & Three Day Hangover (David Hudson, Lori Wolter Hudson and Beth Gardiner) and produced by Scott Griffin. DRUNK SHAKESPEARE will begin performances tonight, March 26 at Quinn's Bar Upstairs (356 West 44th Street, 2nd Floor). This is a limited engagement through June 8, 2014. Scroll down for a first look at the cast!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE, Begin. 3/26 at Quinn's Bar

The Drunk Shakespeare Society presents the world premiere production of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE, an irreverent and outrageous new theatrical experience directed by David Hudson, conceived by Scott Griffin & Three Day Hangover (David Hudson, Lori Wolter Hudson and Beth Gardiner) and produced by Scott Griffin. DRUNK SHAKESPEARE will begin performances on Wednesday, March 26 at Quinn's Bar Upstairs (356 West 44th Street, 2nd Floor). This is a limited engagement through June 8, 2014. Scroll down for a first look at the cast!

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