Ben Lauer
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis's "Such Sweet Thunder" is a multi-disciplinary mash-up
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis brings together dancers, actors, and a 15-piece jazz band for a performance of Duke Ellington’s “Such Sweet Thunder.”
Utah Shakespeare Festival re-examines Hamlet and Ophelia
The Utah Shakespeare Festival has a fresh take on Hamlet and Ophelia’s relationship, inspired by Artistic Collaborator Jerry Murdock.
What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in September
Every month, we check in with our theater partners to find out what’s onstage. Here’s what’s happening at Shakespeare theaters in September.
The Miniature Mystery of the Maybe Barbie Book
Does this dollhouse copy of Shakespeare’s plays belong to Barbie?
What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in August
Every month, we check in with our theater partners to find out what’s onstage. Here’s what’s happening at Shakespeare theaters in August.
Johnny Cash's Shakespeare
The Folger’s collection includes a miniature set of Shakespeare’s plays that belonged to the Man in Black himself.
What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in July
Every month, we check in with our theater partners to find out what’s onstage. Here’s what’s happening at Shakespeare theaters in July.
Quiz: Which Shakespearean Item Are You?
Tell us a bit about yourself, and we’ll tell you which iconic object from a Shakespeare play matches your personality.
What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in June
Each month, we bring you a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance across America. Find our what the Folger’s theater partners have onstage in June.
"A Great Reckoning": a closer look at a fateful Final Jeopardy clue
We explore the history behind the Shakespearean Final Jeopardy clue that unseated “Jeopardy” champion James Holzhauer.
5 things to look for when you watch "As You Like It"
What should you watch for in a production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It?” We asked some friends what they look for in this classic play.
Quiz: Shakespeare's Mothers
There are more moms in Shakespeare’s plays than you might think. Take our quiz and see how well you know the mothers of Shakespeare.