The Folger Theatre actually built a purpose-made theatre from the ground up inside the majestic Great Hall of DC’s National Building Museum. Its a grand setting for their stunning production of Shakespeare’s most magical comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Directed by Victor Malana Maog, it’s a wonder-filled 90 minute production, full of romantic delight … Continue reading
To celebrate William Shakespeare’s April 26th birthday (he’s not quite 500 yet!) here are some great queer and gender productions of some of his finest plays available to view online Brit queer director Phyllida Lloyd mounted an all-female trilogy of plays comprising Julius Caesar, Henry IV and The Tempest playing at London’s Donmar Warehouse … Continue reading
Connor Delves is about to recreate his role as Mercutio in STARCROSS about Mercutio and Tybalt. Sworn enemies and…fated lovers. In this fresh twist on the world’s most iconic love story, STARCROSSED unveils the intrigue and passion of a forbidden romance forged in strife, stifled by circumstance and silenced by history. In the … Continue reading
If William Shakespeare was still around to pick up his royalty checks he would have made more than a wee fortune from Macbeth alone. It’s been filmed almost 70 times already, with three versions being released this year alone. Out of all of these, the one due to hit US screens next month could be … Continue reading
There are seemingly endless ways to play any of Shakespeare’s great classic dramas and NY gets to see yet another interpretation of his Scottish tragedy Macbeth this Fall. Fab Marquee Productions are presenting Macbeth (of the Oppressed) at The 14th Street Y which will feature two real-life husbands in the starring roles, and with most of … Continue reading