Photo Flash: New Peek at THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS in Rehearsal at Theatre for a New Audienceby BWW News Desk - November 4, 2016Previews begin this Sunday, November 6, at 7:30pm at Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place, for Theatre for a New Audience's production of The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni adapted by Constance Congdon from a translation by Christina Sibul and featuring Steven Epp. Directed by Christopher Bayes, The Servant of Two Masters opens Wednesday, November 16, and is scheduled to run through Sunday, December 4. BroadwayWorld has a fresh sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below! Listen: Ivo van Hove Chats 'KINGS OF WAR' Shakespeare Adaptation at BAMby BWW News Desk - November 3, 2016Acclaimed theatre director Ivo van Hove stopped by WNYC's The Leonard Lopate Show today to talk about KINGS OF WAR, playing this weekend at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Click below to listen to the full interview, in which he discusses Shakespeare, improvisation, and bringing the Bard to a modern audience! Kentucky Shakespeare to Take A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM on Libraries Tourby BWW News Desk - November 2, 2016Kentucky Shakespeare's Education Department and the Louisville Free Public Library are partnering to bring Shakespeare to all 18 area Louisville Public Libraries with the 'Shakespeare in the Libraries Tour,' made possible by a grant from Louisville Metro. Bad Neighbour Theatre to Bring MEASURE FOR MEASURE to Brooklynby BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016Following successful performances in England and Russia, Bad Neighbour Theatre will present its debut production in New York of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure from November 14-19, 2016 at St Paul's Church Hall in Williamsburg. Cast and Creative Team Set for THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA at The Old Globeby BWW News Desk - October 27, 2016The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program presentation of William Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, running November 12 - November 20 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, directed by Richard Seer, Director of Professional Training for the M.F.A. program, as part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Opening night is Saturday, November 12 at 8:00 p.m. Seven Stages Shakespeare Company to Present LEAR. This Fallby BWW News Desk - October 27, 2016'Pray you now, forget and forgive.' These lines spoken by the title character in William Shakespeare's King Lear hold even more meaning in Seven Stages Shakespeare Company's (7SSC) production billed simply as LEAR., opening at the Millspace in Newmarket, NH on November 3rd and running through November 12th. The Acting Company's 44th National Tour Pairs Shakespeare & Malcolm Xby BWW News Desk - October 27, 2016The Acting Company announces its 2016-17 season and 44th national tour featuring two new gripping dramas in repertory -- the world premiere of Marcus Gardley's X and William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Both will be staged in an exciting artistic and educational collaboration with nearly 30 universities, colleges and community partners. The Company also has announced a five month, monthly Monday night Salon Reading Series in New York City. Cheek by Jowl to Bring THE WINTER'S TALE to BAM This Decemberby BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016BAM presents US Premiere of The Winter's Tale by Cheek by Jowl, running December 6-11, 2016 at the BAM Harvey Theater (651 Fulton St). Influential director Declan Donnellan tackles Shakespeare's classic tale of jealousy, madness, and magical transformation. The Theatre School at DePaul to Set ROMEO AND JULIET in the Landscape of Black Lives Matterby BWW News Desk - October 25, 2016The Theatre School at DePaul University will present Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, and directed by Cameron Knight on the Fullerton Stage at The Theatre School at DePaul University. The production opens on Friday, November 4th, and runs through Sunday, November 13, 2016. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Previews are on November 2 and 3 at 7:30 PM. Autre Monde Cafe to Present A SHAKESPEARE 400 DINNER: TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONAby BWW News Desk - October 24, 2016Autre Monde Cafe & Spirits welcomes Shakespeare enthusiasts to an evening of community collaboration with a delicious meal and dynamic acting. The Culinary Complete Works Shakespeare 400 dinner will be held on Wednesday, November 2nd, in conjunction with Berwyn's 16th Street Theater. Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Y's MACBETH at the Chopin Theatreby BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016Following a yearlong artistic collaboration with French theatre luminary Georges Bigot, renowned theatre company, Theatre Y, presents the inaugural production of the newly formed Theatre Y Ensemble with William Shakespeare's MACBETH, running now through December 4, at the historic Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! Photo Flash: First Look at Dion Johnstone, Patrick Page and More in CORIOLANUS at Red Bullby BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016Red Bull Theater presents William Shakespeare's Coriolanus, the first production of the 2016-'17 season. The streets are full of protest: It's an election year; economic inequality strains the social fabric; debates rage throughout a nation riddled with dissension and distrust; unscrupulous politicians manipulate public opinion; the hypocrisy and humiliation of political campaigns drive away the country's finest! But beneath all this political drama looms the personal tragedy of one man's emotional blindness. Call it Coriolanus ripped from the headlines! This visceral new production will spark a timely dramatic dialogue between actors and audiences. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! Anna Clyne's POCKET BOOK LXV Sets Shakespeare's 65th Sonnet to Musicby BWW News Desk - October 19, 2016Anna Clyne has recently composed Pocket Book LXV, a new piece written for the Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth that sets Shakespeare's 65th sonnet to music, which will receive its world premiere at the Folger Shakespeare Library on November 20. Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Announces 2017 Seasonby BWW News Desk - October 19, 2016The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival (NDSF) has announced its 2017 summer offerings, two beloved comedies and a kick-off celebration. The season begins with ShakeScenes, the Festival's annual Shakespeare mash-up featuring actors of all ages. Next, the Festival's touring company will bring Twelfth Night to parks and gardens throughout the region. Finally, the professional company will present Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare's touching comedy starring word warriors, Beatrice and Benedick. Photo Flash: First Look at MACBETH at Contemporary Theater Companyby BWW News Desk - October 17, 2016Double, double toil and trouble: Shakespeare's spooky tragedy, Macbeth, is coming to the Contemporary Theater Company just in time for Halloween, running now through November 12. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! 350 High School Students to Unite in BATTLE OF THE BARD Shakespeare Slamby BWW News Desk - October 17, 2016Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) joins forces with Chicago Youth Shakespeare (CYS) to engage 350 high school students from 40 public, private and parochial schools across the region in the first annual Battle of the Bard (BOTB)-inaugurated as part of the yearlong Shakespeare 400 Chicago.
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