Shakespeare Theatre
Address:
932 Seventh Ave. at W. 58th St.
New York, NY
Shakespeare Theatre History
Opened November 17, 1932
Shows at the Shakespeare Theatre
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News
The Cell Unveils 27 Resident Artists for 2027-28 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026
the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026
the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.
Interview: Stephen Hagan On Playing Frederick II Opposite Brian Cox in THE SCORE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Sep 28, 2026
Stephen Hagan discusses playing Frederick II opposite Brian Cox in Oliver Cotton's THE SCORE at Shakespeare Theatre Company, the play's only American engagement, directed by Trevor Nunn and extended through October 25.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 28, 2026
Stephen Hagan discusses playing Frederick II opposite Brian Cox in Oliver Cotton's THE SCORE at Shakespeare Theatre Company, the play's only American engagement, directed by Trevor Nunn and extended through October 25.
Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026
On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026
On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows.
Patrick Page's ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE to Open at Emerson Paramount Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026
Patrick Page, a Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner, will perform a solo exploration of Shakespeare's most notorious villains at the Emerson Paramount Center in Boston.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026
Patrick Page, a Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner, will perform a solo exploration of Shakespeare's most notorious villains at the Emerson Paramount Center in Boston.
Photos: James Bye and Hannah Sinclair Robinson in PARANORMAL ACTIVITY UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
All new photos have been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Paranormal Activity. The show will visit towns and cities nationwide until June 2027. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
All new photos have been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Paranormal Activity. The show will visit towns and cities nationwide until June 2027. Check out the photos here!
Phylicia Rashad To Direct FENCES At The Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
Phylicia Rashad will direct August Wilson's Fences at the Mark Taper Forum. Set in segregated Pittsburgh in the 1950s, Fences depicts the life of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star now scraping by as a sanitation worker.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
Phylicia Rashad will direct August Wilson's Fences at the Mark Taper Forum. Set in segregated Pittsburgh in the 1950s, Fences depicts the life of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star now scraping by as a sanitation worker.
Caroline Hendricks Shares Backstage Secrets From PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Caroline Hendricks who is now appearing in Paranormal Activity, who took us backstage at the August Wilson Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Caroline Hendricks who is now appearing in Paranormal Activity, who took us backstage at the August Wilson Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
Video: Inside Rehearsals for HAMLET at Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey shared a rehearsal video for its new production of HAMLET, featuring the first table read and early design presentations for the company.
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey shared a rehearsal video for its new production of HAMLET, featuring the first table read and early design presentations for the company.
Exclusive: Watch 'Merrily We Roll Along' From Signature Theatre Production
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2026
Watch a new video of the cast of Merrily We Roll Along at Signature Theatre performing the title song! The exclusive clip features Jason Gotay, Jake Lowenthal, Melanie Field, and the full company.
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2026
Watch a new video of the cast of Merrily We Roll Along at Signature Theatre performing the title song! The exclusive clip features Jason Gotay, Jake Lowenthal, Melanie Field, and the full company.
Video: THE SCORE Starring Brian Cox Now Playing at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company has shared new video promoting THE SCORE, its U.S. premiere production starring Brian Cox as Johann Sebastian Bach, now running at Harman Hall in Washington, D.C. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company has shared new video promoting THE SCORE, its U.S. premiere production starring Brian Cox as Johann Sebastian Bach, now running at Harman Hall in Washington, D.C. Watch the video!
Interview: Theatre Life with Ro Boddie
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 18, 2026
Today’s subject Ro Boddie is currently living his theatre life onstage playing the role of Toledo in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at Round House Theatre. The show plays through October 18th and is the opener to the company’s 50th season. Ro has performed many times at Round House Theatre over the years. Past credits include Sally & Tom, Topdog/Underdog, The Mountaintop, Radio Golf, The Tempest, A Boy and His Soul, and Master Harold…and the Boys.
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 18, 2026
Today’s subject Ro Boddie is currently living his theatre life onstage playing the role of Toledo in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at Round House Theatre. The show plays through October 18th and is the opener to the company’s 50th season. Ro has performed many times at Round House Theatre over the years. Past credits include Sally & Tom, Topdog/Underdog, The Mountaintop, Radio Golf, The Tempest, A Boy and His Soul, and Master Harold…and the Boys.
RENT CONTROL to Play Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Westport Country Playhouse will present the Off-Broadway comedy RENT CONTROL, written by and starring Evan Zes. Based on Zes's true story, the play follows an aspiring actor whose moneymaking scheme involving a rent-controlled apartment spirals out of control.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Westport Country Playhouse will present the Off-Broadway comedy RENT CONTROL, written by and starring Evan Zes. Based on Zes's true story, the play follows an aspiring actor whose moneymaking scheme involving a rent-controlled apartment spirals out of control.
Review: THE SCORE at Sidney Harman Hall
by Peter Rouleau - Sep 17, 2026
Excellent performances elevate an uneven script.
by Peter Rouleau - Sep 17, 2026
Excellent performances elevate an uneven script.
Interview: Theatre Life with Trevor Nunn
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 17, 2026
Today’s subject Trevor Nunn is most definitely one of the most versatile directors to ever work in the theatre. Through his long and distinguished career, he has helmed some of the biggest theatre events to ever hit the stage on both sides of the Atlantic. He is currently living his theatre life as the director The Score which is currently running at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) through October 25th at Harman Hall.
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 17, 2026
Today’s subject Trevor Nunn is most definitely one of the most versatile directors to ever work in the theatre. Through his long and distinguished career, he has helmed some of the biggest theatre events to ever hit the stage on both sides of the Atlantic. He is currently living his theatre life as the director The Score which is currently running at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) through October 25th at Harman Hall.
Review: WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINA WOOLF at STNJ-A Compelling American Masterpiece
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 15, 2026
The company perfectly portrays the play’s shades of drama and humor.
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 15, 2026
The company perfectly portrays the play’s shades of drama and humor.
Video: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Production Trailer Released at STNJ
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has posted a production trailer for Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, currently running at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has posted a production trailer for Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, currently running at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.
Goodman Theatre, Paramount Theatre, and More Receive 58th Anniversary Jeff Awards For Equity Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026
The Jeff Awards recognized 41 recipients across 37 categories of theater excellence in Chicago, with Writers Theatre and Raven Theatre each receiving five awards for their productions.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026
The Jeff Awards recognized 41 recipients across 37 categories of theater excellence in Chicago, with Writers Theatre and Raven Theatre each receiving five awards for their productions.
THE CHEVALIER to Make Boston Debut at Concert Theatre Works
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026
Concert Theatre Works will present the Boston premiere of THE CHEVALIER, a theatrical concert about Black violin virtuoso Joseph Bologne's friendships with Mozart and Marie Antoinette. The production features violinist Brendon Elliott, pianist Dr. Karen Walwyn, and THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF BOSTON.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026
Concert Theatre Works will present the Boston premiere of THE CHEVALIER, a theatrical concert about Black violin virtuoso Joseph Bologne's friendships with Mozart and Marie Antoinette. The production features violinist Brendon Elliott, pianist Dr. Karen Walwyn, and THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF BOSTON.
Interview: Theatre Life with Susan Derry
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 10, 2026
Today’s subject Susan Derry is an example of an artist living their theatre life with a full plate of projects. She has several coming up that I promise you will be very interested in reading about. The first of which is her solo cabaret show entitled Ingenue You When which will be performed at Creative Cauldron in Falls Church, VA on September 12th and 18th at 7:30pm. You’ll need to read on to see what else Susan has coming up because it’s quite a lot of artistic goodness to take in.
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 10, 2026
Today’s subject Susan Derry is an example of an artist living their theatre life with a full plate of projects. She has several coming up that I promise you will be very interested in reading about. The first of which is her solo cabaret show entitled Ingenue You When which will be performed at Creative Cauldron in Falls Church, VA on September 12th and 18th at 7:30pm. You’ll need to read on to see what else Susan has coming up because it’s quite a lot of artistic goodness to take in.
Photos: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Opens at Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026
Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama stars Antoinette LaVecchia and Andrew Borba at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, directed by Nisi Sturgis.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026
Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama stars Antoinette LaVecchia and Andrew Borba at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, directed by Nisi Sturgis.
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