This shimmering Shakespeare adaptation at the Delacorte Theater retains the outline of the original, while making space for songs. You don’t have to sing along, though you may want to. Source: New York Times
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With ‘As You Like It,’ Public Works Aims for a Reflection of Humanity
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
The musical adaptation, part of Free Shakespeare in the Park, is a remounting of an acclaimed production that had a short run in 2017. Source: New York Times
Ankara Print Dresses? These Aren’t Shakespeare’s ‘Merry Wives.’
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2021
Shakespeare in the Park is back, and Dede Ayite’s West African-influenced costume designs are just as lively as Jocelyn Bioh’s adaptation. Source: New York Times
New Work by Suzan-Lori Parks to Be Part of Public Theater Season
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
“The Visitor” and “cullud wattah,” two shows postponed by the pandemic, will get their premieres alongside works by James Ijames, Shaina Taub and Lloyd Suh. Source: New York Times
Review: Shakespeare’s ‘Merry Wives,’ Now in South Harlem
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Jocelyn Bioh reshapes a comedy of clever women, frail men and harsh revenge into one of love and forgiveness, just when New York needs it. Source: New York Times
Positive Coronavirus Test Halts Shakespeare in the Park for Third Night
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2021
“Merry Wives,” an adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy, had already pushed back its opening night by nearly two weeks after an injury to its leading man. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams in the Limelight
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2021
The nominee for mayor sent a message to Democrats around the country during Sunday talk show appearances. Source: New York Times
Hot Vax Summer? Falstaff and Shakespeare in the Park Are Ready.
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2021
The Delacorte Theater in Central Park is reopening with a Harlem-set version of Shakespeare’s comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Source: New York Times
Times Event: Summer With Lin-Manuel Miranda and Shakespeare
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
As the theater world begins to rebuild after a long shutdown, we explore early signs of New York City’s renewed cultural life in the latest episode of “Offstage.” Source: New York Times
The Arts Are Coming Back This Summer. Just Step Outside.
By Gotham Rex on March 16, 2021
The return of Shakespeare to Central Park is among the most visible signs that theaters, orchestras and opera companies aim to return to the stage — outdoors. Source: New York Times
Seeking Shakespeare in the Park This Summer? Turn on Your Radio
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2020
The Public Theater, prevented by public health concerns from performing in Central Park, has joined forces with WNYC to turn “Richard II” into a four-part radio play. Source: New York Times
Enter WSR’s Short Essay Contest to Win Two Free Tickets to Shakespeare in the Park
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2019
Enter WSR’s Short Essay Contest to Win Two Free Tickets to Shakespeare in the Park If William Shakespeare had set his romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, on the Upper West Side, he would probably have called it, Much Ado…
PROTESTERS DISRUPT ‘JULIUS CAESAR’ PERFORMANCE DURING ASSASSINATION SCENE
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2017
PROTESTERS DISRUPT ‘JULIUS CAESAR’ PERFORMANCE DURING ASSASSINATION SCENE Two protesters disrupted a performance of Shakespeare in the Park on Friday night during the assassination scene, briefly causing