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The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare Theatre Company
Dates: 3/22/2022 - 4/22/2022
📍 Theatre: Shakespeare Theatre Company
Shakespeare Theatre Company
450 7th Street NW Washington, DC 20004
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202.547.1122
Tickets: Starting at $35
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In a city steeped in the ills of antisemitism, racism, misogyny, and homophobia, Shakespeares incendiary play exposes the fissures between fairness, accountability, and justiceand who profits from them. Tony Award nominee John Douglas Thompson (Jitney, Mare of Easttown), one of the most compelling classical stage actors of his generation (The New York Times), makes his STC debut as the enigmatic Shylock in this searing portrayal of societys prejudices and the elusive nature of mercy.All titles, artists, and dates subject to change.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for The Merchant of Venice
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Best Revival | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Revival of a Play | Nominated |
News About The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare Theatre Company
BWW Review: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
March 27, 2022 The Merchant of Venice is traditionally categorized as a comedy, but the character of Shylock anchors one of Shakespeare’s most maddening tragic arcs. Here, Shylock is played by the magnificent John Douglas Thompson, whose powerful interpretations of the character's frank yet contorted appeals for justice make this production unmissable.
American Shakespeare Center Has Announced Principal Casting For Marquee Repertory Season
January 13, 2020 American Shakespeare Center launches the 2020 Marquee Repertory season this summer navigating the waters of Venice, the glittering locale of Shakespeare's Othello and The Merchant of Venice and Ben Jonson's Volpone. In the fall, the world premiere of Keene, a companion play to Othello by breakout playwright Anchuli Felicia King, joins the repertory.About the Theatre
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