William Shakespeare News

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Shakespeare Theatre Company is currently presenting Merry Wives, and we spoke to Jacob Ming-Trent about the production. The first show of STC’s forthcoming 40th Anniversary Season, Merry Wives is adapted by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Taylor Reynolds (Studio Theatre’s Fat Ham). Merry Wives plays STC’s Harman Hall through October 5.

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Max Bennett, who plays the role of Saturninus in Titus Andronicus. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it’s like performing at the Hampstead Theatre and even how Shakespeare helped him understand musicals!

Lauren Gunderson and Ari Afsar’s exciting new musical I & You: The Musical opens tomorrow night Friday September 19 at Princeton’s McCarter Theatre. Get a first look at footage here!

RED BULL THEATER has revealed further details of the 2025-’26 season, kicking off with the world premiere of Richard II. Learn more about the season here!

Check out photos of the World Premiere of I & YOU: THE MUSICAL, opening Friday, September 19, at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ. The production will run through Sunday, October 12.

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

The Javaad Alipoor Company has announced that LJ Parkinson, Jennifer Jackson, Gabriella Schmidt, Sean Jackson and Tom Varey will star in the world premiere of its brand new stage production, Elmet.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is currently presenting an extraordinary production of The Bard’s enduring tragedy, 'Romeo and Juliet' through 10/5.

Fresh off its sit-down engagement at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre, the new(-ish) 2022 Broadway jukebox musical & JULIET is finally making its long-awaited pit-stop an hour south of L.A. at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa through September 21, 2025. Unabashedly gleeful and quite a broad crowd-pleaser, this fun, empowering, and infectiously giddy musical is, simply put, such an endearing, delightful surprise. Featuring thrilling visuals, a uniformly talented, likable cast, a wonderfully silly yet still aspirational premise, and a long list of ear worm bops that weave seamlessly into its organized mayhem, this entertaining tongue-in-cheek stage show is, hands down, this reviewer’s favorite touring direct-from-Broadway production of 2025 so far by a mile.

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.