Hudson Valley Shakespeare
June 10 – August 31, 2014
Directed by Christoper V. Edwards Othello
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Newly married to Desdemona, is appointed leader of a major military operation. Iago, passed over for promotion by Othello in favor of the younger Cassio, persuades Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair, with devastating consequences.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare
June 10 – August 31, 2014
Directed by Eric Tucker
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Shakespeare’s gleeful, yet provocative, examination of friendship and young love features jealous lovers, a cross-dressing heroine, a hysterical clown–and the best role for a dog ever!
Saratoga Shakespeare Company
July 15 – July 27, 2014
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Join us as we present one of the greatest tragedies ever written, Shakespeare’s MACBETH, overflowing with murder, madness and evil spirits, as it explores the dark side of ambition, greed, and guilt. MACBETH is the play most requested by our summer audiences, and we are very excited to gratify your wishes.
Shakespeare In The Park
July 22 – August 17, 2014
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
John Lithgow as Lear
Revenge, rage, grief and delusion thunder upon the Delacorte as Tony® and Emmy® Award winner John Lithgow takes the stage as one of theater’s great tragic heroes, KING LEAR. Tony winner Daniel Sullivan directs Shakespeare’s classic drama about a King who loses everything—including his mind—when he disowns his favorite daughter, and finds himself betrayed in return.
The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
Begins October 15
Directed by Paul Mullins
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Longtime company director Paul Mullins returns to direct Shakespeare’s final play, the rarely produced historical epic about the young King Henry and the first two of his six wives.
Begins December 4
Directed by Scott Wentworth
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