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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in October
A song and dance number from Chicago Shakespeare's North American premiere production of “Nell Gwynn.”
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in October

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Every month, we share a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance around America. What plays are onstage this month? We visit our theater partners to find out.

At the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, "UpRight" readings in surprise locations
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At the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, "UpRight" readings in surprise locations

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The Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s Pop-UpRight Shakespeare series brings lively, “upright,” on-your-feet staged readings of Shakespeare’s plays to surprise locations in and around Nashville.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in September
Sarah Harlett as Richard III. Seattle Shakespeare Company's all-female production.
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in September

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Ben Lauer

Find out what’s onstage at Shakespeare theaters across the United States in September.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in August
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in August

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Ben Lauer

This month might be your last chance to catch some of that sweet, sweet summertime Shakespeare before the weather starts to cool down and it’s time to head back to school. See what the Folger’s theater partners have onstage this…

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in July
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in July

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Ben Lauer

Each month, we take a look at what’s onstage at our theater partners across the country. Find your region and see what shakin’ (like, Shake-speare—get it?) near you.

Six things to look for when you watch "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
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Six things to look for when you watch "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

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Ben Lauer

What should you watch for in a production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream?” We asked some friends what they look for in this classic play.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in June
Photo: Rosalind stands alone onstange with her arms outstretched in
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in June

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Ben Lauer

Each month, we bring you a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance across America. Grab your picnic basket and follow us: June is the start of summer Shakespeare season, and we know just where to go.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in May
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in May

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Ben Lauer

Each month, we bring you a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance across America. What’s onstage this May? Find out.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in April
Macbeth at Chicago Shakespeare
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in April

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Every month, we share a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance around America. What plays are onstage this month? We check in with our theater partners

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in March
Shepherd’s dance in Bohemia
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in March

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Every month, we share a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance around America. What plays are onstage this month? We check in with our theater partners.

Imagining Shakespeare: What's your favorite "statue scene" from "The Winter's Tale?"
Photograph of the statue scene from Folger Theatre's 2009 production of
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Imagining Shakespeare: What's your favorite "statue scene" from "The Winter's Tale?"

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Ben Lauer

We asked our followers on social media to share their favorite stagings of the “statue scene” from “The Winter’s Tale” with the hashtag #ImaginingShakespeare. 

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in February
A Midsummer Night's Dream at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in February

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Every month, we share a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance around America. What plays are onstage this month? We check in with our theater partners Alabama Shakespeare Festival, The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, Brave Spirits Theatre,…

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