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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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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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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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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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‘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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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…

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