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Date of Death: April 23, 1616 (52)

Birth Place: Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, ENGLAND

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TV: Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy & More Let the Sun Shine in Again at 50th Anniversary of HAIR- Watch Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2017

Last night The Public Theater celebrated the 50th Anniversary of HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical that originally opened at The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. The one-night-only benefit performance, directed by Diane Paulus, took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall.

It's Gonna Be A Happy New Year- Happy Birthday, Adam Pascal!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2017

Adam Pascal received Obie and Theatre World awards and a Tony nomination for best actor for his performance as Roger in the original cast of Rent.

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA at Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017

Folger Theatre launches its 2017/18 season of power, passion, and politics with William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra, onstage now through November 19, 2017. Click below to watch the building of the set and hear about the show from the cast and creative team!

VIDEO: Watch Scenes from WEST SIDE STORY in Honor of Its 60th Anniversary!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017

Sixty years ago today, on September 26th, 1957, WEST SIDE STORY opened on Broadway and went on to become one of the best-loved musicals of all time. In honor of its 60th anniversary, watch a selection of scenes from the show below!

VIDEO: On This Day, September 26- It All Began Tonight! WEST SIDE STORY Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2017

It all began tonight! On this day in 1957, West Side Story celebrates its opening night at the Winter Garden Theater!

VIDEO: APPROPRIATE Comes to Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2017

"Appropriate," the 2014 Obie Award winner for Best New American Play, will be staged at Westport Country Playhouse, from August 15 through September 2. The story of family secrets is written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, 2016 MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient, and directed by David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director.

VIDEO: New Trailer for Jazz-Era AS YOU LIKE IT at Bay Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2017

Bay Street Theater has announced their take on AS YOU LIKE IT, by William Shakespeare, directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle, with original music by Stephen Schwartz, will run from August 8 - September 3.

VIDEO: First Look - TNT Revisits Shakespeare in New Series WILL, Premiering 7/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2017

In celebration of Shakespeare's birthday on Sunday, April 23, TNT is releasing the premiere date and a new trailer for its upcoming series WILL, slated to launch on Monday, July 10, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) across TNT's U.S. platforms.

VIDEO: Stephen Karam, Young Jean Lee Recall Beginnings as a Playwright
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2017

Below, BWW brings you exclusive video content from TNT's newest show WILL, premiering Monday, July 10th.  

VIDEO: James Corden & Emily Blunt Perform ROMEO AND JULIET to Modern Soundtrack
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2017

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, host James Corden and guest Emily Blunt perform an abridged version of the William Shakespeare classic love story, ROMEO AND JULIET set to 14 modern songs, across seven different sets and just one take to get it right.

VIDEO: First Look at New Shonda Rhimes Drama STILL STAR-CROSSED
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2017

ABC has shared a first look at the new Shonda Rhimes series STILL STAR-CROSSED, premiering Monday, May 29th.

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