William Shakespeare News

A reimagined version of Much Ado About Nothing, set in 1940s Italy, will open at the Gene Frankel Theatre next month. Directed by Thomas G. Waites, performances will run June 7 - 30.

West End star Oliver Tompsett will join the Broadway company of the hit musical & Juliet as ‘William Shakespeare’ beginning on Friday, May 10, 2024.

TV legend Les Dennis stars as Malvolio in TWELFTH NIGHT at Shakespeare North Playhouse. Full cast and creative team announced for the run from 7 - 29 June.

The final guests for Season 49 of Saturday Night Live have been announced as Maya Rudolph and Jake Gyllenhall. Maya Rudolph will host “SNL” for the third time on May 11. The five-time Emmy Award winner currently stars in and executive produces the second season of Loot. Jake Gyllenhaal will host the May 18 season finale, returning as host for the third time. He makes his series debut as star and executive producer of “Presumed Innocent,” premiering June 12 on Apple TV+. 

Endangered Species theatre Project will present their 6th annual Frederick Shakespeare Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic story The Secret Garden, in a new version by Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard, directed by Howard.

The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for Henry 6, a world premiere adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Parts I, II, and III, adapted and directed by Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein. 

Celebrate the 25th Annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival. Enjoy timeless classics and new adaptations in a unique, immersive experience.

The Old Globe has revealed cast and creative team for the world premiere of HENRY 6, an adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry VI. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Wagner College Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season of storytelling! Check out the lineup here!

Experience the Renaissance era with the hilarious musical, SOMETHING ROTTEN. Follow the journey of the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, as they strive to outshine William Shakespeare by creating the world's first musical. Featuring a talented cast including Paul Lindley, Von Huber, and Anthony Matrejek.

Auriga Productions has announced the remounting of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Hamlet. This production was originally performed in Dallas and is moving to Fort Worth Arts for two weekends only.

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training has announced its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance will celebrate the company's 24th anniversary season with the showing of two of Cherylyn Lavagnino's artistic works, Tales of Hopper and The Winter's Tale, at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music, 450 W 37th Street, in New York City.

Shakespeare on the Sound will celebrate its 28th summer season with a very unique production of Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Center Theatre Group has announced its full slate of programming under Snehal Desai's artistic leadership with its 2024/25 Season called 'One CTG. One LA.' The company has also revealed that the Mark Taper Forum will reopen after 16 months of closure.

The show is filled to the brim with witty puns, double entendre, and references to Shakespeare’s works and well-known musicals. Something Rotten! is the perfect solution for those in need of a good laugh!

Shakespeare Company will present William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, directed by Emily Gallagher. All performances will be held at Summit Rock in Central Park and admission is free.