Much Ado About Nothing

Burbage Theatre Co announced its 15th season, subtitled 'Past is Prologue,' featuring five plays at its Pawtucket, RI home, kicking off with MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING directed by Stephen Thorne.

Carey Van Driest, known for Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, will star as M'lynn in Steel Magnolias at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, directed by Artistic Director Robyne Parrish in her ARLT directing debut.

Ardeo Theatre Company will present Much Ado About Nothing as the final main stage production of the eighth annual Frederick Shakespeare Festival at Hood College's Hodson Outdoor Amphitheater, featuring an '80s-themed production directed by Aaron Angello.

Bristol Old Vic announced the full cast for its Christmas production CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE, led by Joëlle Brabban alongside Joseph Langdon and Bristol performer Dionne Draper, with local and UK-wide talent.

Theatre Georgian Bay will present a reimagined, 1930s-set production of TWELFTH NIGHT at Collingwood's Shipyards Amphitheatre, marking the company's 10th anniversary with a return to its inaugural Shakespeare production.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare unveils the complete cast for Les Misérables, closing out HVS's first season at the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center this fall.

Onomatopoeia Theatre Company's production of HAMLET, directed by Thomas R. Gordon, runs at The Gene Frankel Theatre in NoHo, featuring a cast led by Derek Chariton in the title role. Check out photos of the production.

Tom Hiddleston appeared on Good Morning America to discuss POMPEII: OUT OF TIME, his National Geographic docudrama series blending scripted drama and documentary storytelling about the final hours before Mount Vesuvius erupted.

Theresa Cunningham chronicles her life story through poetry, prose, song, and dance. See what our critic had to say.

Eastern Angles announced the cast for its touring stage adaptation of L.P. Hartley's THE GO-BETWEEN, featuring Howard Saddler, Hilary Greatorex, and Jack Solloway in a non-linear production with live music.

Forced Entertainment announced a return to UK stages with two works: the UK premiere of COLD SWEAT, featuring AI-generated voices and live lip-syncing, and a northern England tour of SELECTED WORKS: TABLE TOP SHAKESPEARE.

Madison Shakespeare Company announced three open-air productions to close its summer season, including an Eastern European folklore adaptation and Shakespeare love scenes performed across two outdoor venues in Wisconsin.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company announced its 2026-2027 season at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse in Atlanta, featuring MEASURE FOR MEASURE, MACBETH, THE TURN OF THE SCREW, OTHELLO, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and ROMEO AND JULIET.

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for AS YOU LIKE IT, co-directed by Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine, who also stars as Orlando. Lola Shalam leads as Rosalind in the Globe Theatre production.

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Elm Shakespeare Company announced 'Prescriptions for Joy,' a community initiative tied to its upcoming production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, inviting New Haven residents to create handwritten notes that will form a citywide digital map.

From writer and director Priscila Gonzalez comes the story of Snacey, a young snake who lives in the Northern Andes. She has not been the kindest snake and is afraid no one will show up to her birthday party!

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Woodstock Shakespeare Players will present its third season of free outdoor Shakespeare, focusing on the Bard's most compelling female characters while playfully debating the authorship of his works.

Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Like other HBO shows such as The Gilded Age and Julia, the Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, is full of Broadway, West End, and stage alums. 

Sophie Okonedo will lead the cast of A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The production is Brian Friel's reworking of Turgenev's classic play.

The RSC announced new productions for its 2026-27 season, including Sharon D Clarke in OTHELLO, a world premiere by Stewart Pringle, and a touring MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR visiting regional theatres across England.

Oberonis Latino Shakespeare Company will present a bilingual Spanish/English adaptation of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at McCadden Place Theatre in Los Angeles, directed by Adrián Genésius Barrón and set in a vineyard-inspired Latino cultural world.

Hugh Bonneville will make his Australian stage debut alongside Lisa McCune in a new production of Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES at Theatre Royal Sydney, directed by RSC associate Christopher Luscombe.

Tickets for the World Premiere of Tartuffe (Remixed) starring Oscar and Olivier-Award winner Mark Rylance will go on general sale this week for a strictly limited 7-week season. Learn more here.