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Kunene and the King at Shakespeare Theatre Company
Dates: 2/16/2025 - 3/16/2025
📍 Theatre: Shakespeare Theatre Company
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A celebrated South African classical actor has just been given a career-defining role as King Lear and a life-changing diagnosis—and Lunga Kunene (John Kani) has been charged with his care. As Jack Morris (Edward Gero) confronts his mortality, two men brought together by necessity discover the unifying power of Shakespeare a quarter century after the fall of apartheid. Written and performed by Tony-winner John Kani (Black Panther, The Island, Sizwe Banzi is Dead), Edward Gero (The Lehman Trilogy) joins this “poignant two-hander” (The Guardian) in the play’s U.S. premiere. Runtime: Approximately one hour and 30 minutes with no intermission.
News About Kunene and the King at Shakespeare Theatre Company
Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
February 23, 2026 The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
Review: KUNENE AND THE KING at Shakespeare Theatre Company
February 24, 2025 'Kunene and the King' is a captivating and moving examination of character and society. It also feels particularly timely for American audiences to explore, while helping us all connect a bit better by urging us to truly see each other.
Photos: KUNENE AND THE KING at Shakespeare Theatre Company
February 20, 2025 The U.S. premiere of John Kani’s Kunene and the King has extended its run at Shakespeare Theatre Company. Performances will now run through March 23. Plus, check out all new photos here!
KUNENE AND THE KING & More Lead Washington, DC's February 2025 Top Theatre Shows
February 05, 2025 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. February 2025 top picks include Kunene and the King, Schmigadoon, & more!
Edward Gero to Join John Kani in KUNENE AND THE KING at Shakespeare Theatre Company
November 26, 2024 Edward Gero has been cast to play opposite previously announced John Kani in Kunene and the King at Shakespeare Theatre Company, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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June 05, 2024 Today’s subject Simon Godwin is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of DC’s Tony Award winning Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). He assumed the position in 2019 succeeding the company’s founder Michael Kahn after a stunning 33-year reign.
Matthew Broderick & More to be Featured in Shakespeare Theatre Company 24/25 Season
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