The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare Theatre Company

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.