Staging Shakespeare

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in March
See what’s playing at our Shakespeare Theater Partners around the country this March.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in February
See what’s playing at our Shakespeare Theater Partners around the country this February.

Black Theater Artists and Shakespeare
To commemorate Black History Month, we’re sharing interviews with acclaimed Black theater artists—actors, directors, playwrights—and scholars about performing and adapting Shakespeare, then and now.

Quiz: Shakespeare, writing, and imagination
How did Shakespeare think about creativity and playwriting? Try out our quiz to learn more.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in January
See what’s playing at our Shakespeare Theater Partners around the country this January.

The Old Globe’s Barry Edelstein on Shakespeare and Community
Learn how Edelstein adapted and directed Shakespeare’s rarely produced Henry VI, Parts I, 2, and 3, turning it into a theatrical event with a cast and crew of over a thousand and bringing their community-based work even closer to the center of the organization.

Directing Romeo and Juliet, with Sam Gold
Director Sam Gold reflects on the challenges and joys of reinterpreting a well-known story for Broadway and shares the creative process behind staging a Romeo and Juliet that feels relevant to a whole new generation of theatergoers.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in December
It’s officially Christmas Carol season! See what’s playing at our Shakespeare Theater Partners around the country this December.

“That holy feeling”: Al Pacino on looking for Shakespeare
Austin Tichenor takes a look at Al Pacino’s new memoir, Sonny Boy. Pacino describes how central Shakespeare was to his development as a young actor.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in November
Explore what’s playing at our Shakespeare Theater Partners around the country this November.

Bringing Shakespeare’s Macbeth to Operatic Heights
Washington National Opera’s Artistic Director Francesca Zambello interviews director, Brenna Corner, about Verdi’s opera inspired by Macbeth.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in October
Read our round-up of October performances from Shakespeare theaters across the country.