Shakespeare
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America
This Summer, There Will Be Shakespeare in Lots of Parks
With the Delacorte Theater in Central Park closed for renovations, the Public Theater is taking “The Comedy of Errors” to…
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America
New ‘Richard III’ Raises an Old Question: Who Should Wear the Crown?
A production at the Shakespeare’s Globe theater faced criticism because a nondisabled actor plays the scheming king. But disputes like…
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America
In the Bard’s Hometown, a Challenge for New Theater Leaders
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s co-artistic directors have put together a challenging debut season. But many visitors come to Stratford-upon-Avon seeking…
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America
In a Pair of ‘Macbeth’ Productions, Only One Does Right by the Lady
One of Shakespeare’s most coveted roles for women gets different interpretations onstage in New York and Washington.
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America
‘Make Noise Enough’: Excavating Shakespeare’s Songs
In Shakespeare, music is an integral part of the action. But the First Folio, which turns 400 this year, failed…
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Europe
Floorboards (Possibly) Trodden by Shakespeare Are Found in England
Boards dating to the 15th century were found during renovations at St. George’s Guildhall. However, some Shakespeare experts are not…