King John
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Tim Carroll
Tom Patterson Theatre
May 21 to September 20
Opens May 28
War is the inevitable result when the King of France demands that John relinquish his crown in favour of his nephew, the young Prince Arthur. Excommunication, attempted atrocity, rebellion and assassination all contribute to a political and personal turmoil that finds devastating expression in an anguished mother’s grief for her son.
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!
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.