Monday, April 27, 2026

“My Kingdom for a Tour De Force” cries Jim Catapano about A Dizney-fied Retelling of Richard III Delights at the American Theatre of Actors by Jaymichaelsae

There’s something weird in the Kingdom of Disneare! King William has been overthrown by some very familiar-looking evildoers, and the scheming Richard (Joshuah Patriarco) sees an opportuni…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 04:35PM
Saturday, April 25, 2026

Michael Patrick obituary by Lucy Webster

Actor and writer who confronted his motor neurone disease diagnosis in his work, and went on to play Richard III When Michael Patrick became the first actor in Ireland’s theatrical history…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:00AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

“For Want of a Horse” by Terry Morgan

The phrase “for want of a horse” is most commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack from 1758, describing the cascading effect of how the absence of one small…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:40PM
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Richard III by Victoria Dammer

Sean Hagerty is one of the most discerning directors and his understanding of Shakespeare makes Richard III captivating. The post Richard III appeared first on The Front Row Center.

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 02:06PM
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Sword Strikes Playgoer During 'Richard III' in Berlin by Christopher F. Schuetze

The German actor Lars Eidinger lost control of the weapon in the final scene of Shakespeare's play.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:31PM

It's Mean to Be the King: Jim Catapano at RICHARD III (Atlas Shakespeare) by Jaymichaelsae

The Atlas Shakespeare Company Presents a Triumphant Retelling of Richard III Following acclaimed productions of Henry VI Parts 1 and 2 and Henry VI Part III, the Atlas Shakespeare Company no…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 12:04PM
Thursday, February 19, 2026

Fathers and Sons II by JK

Fathers and Sons II This all started when I read over the complete cast list for the upcoming Broadway musical, Beaches, and realized that Ben Jacoby is Mark Jacoby's son and they will …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:48AM
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

A Noise Within presents "Richard III" by Terry Morgan

An ill-shaped wretch no sane person would want to gain power. A habitual liar who will say absolutely anything to get ahead. A monster who uses people to get what he wants and then immediate…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:42PM
Friday, February 6, 2026

The Winter of Discontent Finds Its Heat: Zachary C. Clark Takes the Throne in Atlas Shakespeare's Richard III by Jaymichaelsae

NEW YORK CITY " The sun of York is setting, and in its place, a shadow looms over the Wild Project. Following their sweeping success with the Henry VI trilogy, Atlas Shakespeare Company is c…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 04:06PM
Thursday, February 5, 2026

Video: Ian McKellen Shares Love of Live Theater and Previews New Projects on THE LATE SHOW

Stage and screen legend Ian McKellen sat down with Stephen Colbert during a recent episode of The Late Show for an extended interview covering his long career as a performer. Currently ap…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43PM

Casting and Creative Team Revealed For The Curtain's Richard III by Meg Masseron

Gotham star Andrew Sellon will lead the production of Shakespeare's drama at the New Jersey venue this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

All Is But Fantasy review " Lady Macbeth, Juliet and the girls belt out their grumbles as the witches let rip by Catherine Love

The Other Place, Stratford-upon-AvonWhitney White's thrilling, song-filled show flips Shakespeare's great characters and asks why we still lap up these tales of sexy men killing sexy women I…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:36AM
Sunday, February 1, 2026

69th Obie Awards: The Apothetae Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

Since its founding by Gregg Mozgala in 2012, this company has sought to elevate disabled artists and storytelling, reshaping the past and the future of the theatrical canon. Creating opportu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:02AM
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Shirine Babb | Red Bull Theater Podcast by Red Bull Theater

Distinguished actor and educator SHIRINE BABB joins host Nathan Winkelstein for a conversation about inhabiting the formidable Margaret of Anjou from Shakespeare's Henry VI and Richard III. …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:26AM
Monday, January 26, 2026

Andrew Sellon to Star as Richard III at Nimbus Arts Center by Meg Masseron

The Gotham star will lead the production of Shakespeare's drama at the New Jersey venue this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Friday, January 23, 2026

Review Roundup: AN ARK, Starring Ian McKellen

An Ark, the first play created for and in mixed reality, makes its world premiere at The Shed. Written by Olivier and Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by UK Theatre Award winner Sa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:30AM
Thursday, January 22, 2026

The King of Villains in the Concrete Jungle: Adriana Alter and Atlas Shakespeare Company Take on Richard III by Jaymichaelsae

In the bustling landscape of New York theater, where experimental "black box" concepts and modern deconstructions often dominate the stage, Adriana Alter is championing a different kind of r…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 02:19PM
Friday, January 16, 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026

Video: Rob Colletti & Hayley Podschun Sing 'Sue Me' from GUYS AND DOLLS

Watch Rob Colletti and Hayley Podschun perform "Sue Me" from Guys and Dolls. Directed By Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello (Porgy and Bess, Turandot, West Side S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM
Monday, December 22, 2025

Video: 'Luck Be a Lady' from GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Take your first look at "Luck Be a Lady" performed by Jacob Dickey and the company of GUYS AND DOLLS at Sakespeare Theatre Company. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Fr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Video: Kyle Taylor Parker Sings 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat' from GUYS AND DOLLS

Take your first look at "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" performed by Kyle Taylor Parker and the company of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Frances…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33PM
Monday, December 8, 2025

Video: GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Get a first look at Sakespeare Theatre Company's holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello (Porgy and Bess, Turandot,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26PM
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Photos: Hayley Podschun, Julie Benko and More Star in GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company

akespeare Theatre Company has released photos of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello (Porgy and Bess, Turan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:35PM
Sunday, November 23, 2025

Evil Can Appear Beautiful by Margaret Rose

Two major productions of Richard III are touring Italy in the present season, a sign perhaps that the dark side of the human psyche, which this notorious Shakespeare villain embodies, is …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 03:56PM
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Richard II by Wendy Caster

While Richard III has been done 21 times on Broadway, Richard II has been done only seven, most recently in 1957. (Source: ibdb.com) It is certainly less interesting. Richard III is a gra…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 04:18AM
Saturday, November 8, 2025

"Kyoto" is a Call to Action on Climate Change by Jan Simpson

The only thing small about Kyoto, the latest import from Britain that opened this week at Lincoln Center's Mitzi E. Newhouse theater, is its one-word title. Everything else is outsized: the …

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 02:48PM
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Ian McKellen and More Will Lead Mixed Reality Play AN ARK at The Shed

An Ark, the first play created for and in mixed reality, will make its world premiere next year at The Shed. Written by Olivier and Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by UK Theatre A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM
Friday, October 10, 2025

My Right Foot review " wryly humorous look at life with a terminal illness by Helen Meany

Axis Ballymun, DublinMixing childhood memories, songs and Shakespeare, Michael Patrick delivers a one-man show about the reality of being given four years to live Michael Patrick may not liv…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:02AM
Friday, October 3, 2025

Play On Podcasts Launches New Season With Richard III, Featuring Matt Fraser, Mia Katigbak, Hiram Delgado, More by Margaret Hall, Andrew Gans

Set in San Francisco at the height of the Latin Punk movement, this adaptation applies a new lense to Shakespeare's tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Sunday, September 28, 2025

David Killick obituary by Roger Davidson

My client and friend, the actor David Killick, who has died aged 86, was a stalwart of British theatre and television for more than 60 years. He had a long association with the Royal Shakesp…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24PM
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Born with Teeth, Wyndham's Theatre review - electric sparring match between Shakespeare and Marlowe by Heather Neill

Rival Elizabethan playwrights in an up-to-the-minute encounter The title refers to a line in Henry VI, Part III: the future Richard III boasts that midwives cried, "Oh Jesus bless us, he is …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 09:48PM

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