William Shakespeare News

Paul Mescal is making it known: he is a huge fan of Stephen Sondheim. In a new interview, the Olivier Award-winning actor shared his appreciation for the late composer, who is known for such musicals as Company, Sweeney Todd, and Merrily We Roll Along.

The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 92nd season, titled “In Other Words,” with an appearance at both Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College and the MainStage at Proctors.

Sandbox Theatre Collective will present Romeo + Juliet by William Shakespeare, diected and co-produced by Helena Scholz-Carlson. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Shakespeare Theatre Company is presenting Merry Wives. The first show of STC’s forthcoming 40th Anniversary Season, Merry Wives is adapted by Jocelyn Bioh. Get a first look at photos here!

Shakespeares sexistiska kärlekskomedi intar Stora scenen – i en ny version av Farnaz Arbabi.  Systrarna Katarina och Bianca är varandras raka motsatser. Bianca är en soft girl-influencer och friarna står på rad för att göra henne till hemmafru.

Heathers the Musical director Andy Fickman has teased that there is potential for a musical adaptation of She's the Man. Fickman, who directed the original Amanda Bynes film, is hopeful that the musical will make its way to the stage some day.

Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt will be starring in upcoming productions at The Royal Shakespeare Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2025 include Merry Wives and more.

Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, starring Paul Mescal, Olivier Award-winner Jessie Buckley, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn, recently held its Canadian premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Take a look at photos from the premiere event here! 

Theatre Rhinoceros in collaboration with TransBay Joint Powers Authority and The East Cut has revealed the cast for OTHELLO. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Court Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, adapted and directed by Marti Lyons. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

American Conservatory Theater’s Education and Community Programs will present performances of Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare. Learn more and see how to attend!

The Drunk Shakespeare Society will present Drunk Dracula this Halloween season for a limited engagement of six weeks. Learn more and see how to purchase tickeets.

William Shakespeare’s Hamlet will deliver a timeless tale of power and revenge to the Theatre Memphis Next Stage with an insightful take on a classic story.

​GalaxyCon will present the debut of Animate! Philadelphia at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Asolo Repertory Theatre has received an $85,000 Strategic Partnership Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Learn more about the grant here!

St. Louis is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2025 include The Cottage and more.

After a critically acclaimed summer run of William Shakespeare's Henry VI, Parts 1 & 2, Atlas Shakespeare Company returns to the stage with the sequel: Henry VI, Part 3.

What did our critic Something Rotten! is a musical’s musical! There’s something here for everyone here - pure entertainment for folks who just want to be entertained, and, for the seasoned musical theatre nerd, infinite musical theatre references, from obvious to obscure, that make the show even that much more fun. If you’re a Shakespeare fan, this is a thouroughly modern look into what the Renaissance fans really thought about the Bard!hink of SOMETHING ROTTEN at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall?

Fogler's adaptation weaves Shakespeare's text and My Chemical Romance's groundbreaking emo album, The Black Parade, together to create a production unlike any other.